Bentley Silver Wings Design Study for a Bugatti Veyron Rival

At the 1999 Geneva Motorshow, Volkswagen Group-owned British carmaker Bentley showed a W16 powered supercar concept called the Hunaudières. It was a sleek, cab-forward design finished in British Racing Green and with more chrome than Ludacris' Escalade.

Like so many concept cars, the Hunaudières never made it past being a one-off and Bentley consigned itself once more to making cars for wealthy Brits and Paris Hilton.

Now, two industrial design students from China's Tainjin Academy of Fine Arts, Shawn Wood and Guohua Cheng, have resurrected the Hunaudières in the form of a design study called the Bentley Silver [Filver in one pic, but we guess that was a mistake] Wings.

It's the usual hodgepodge of design elements from Aston Martin, Zonda, Saleen and Bentley of course, but it still has a certain charm about it.

I especially like the Eurofighter-esque foreplanes where the wing mirrors should be and the wheel arches / side profile that emulates the Bentley Speed 8 Le Mans car. It's not a hideous design by any means, just...more of the same.

Mr. Wood and Mr. Cheng have recently graduated and are looking for work; Subaru: you may want to take note.

By Tristan Hankins

Source: Carbodydesign

Bentley prepares a new coupe

Bentley has presented several days ago new generation of coupe Continental GT, and already today appears information that Englishmen work over one model. It is a question about a four-door coupe. Now such body type becomes more and more popular, and it is not only at Mercedes-Benz or Audi, but also at Porsche and Aston Martin. Therefore in Bentley don't want to lose a new piece of the market.

The most interesting, new four-door coupe from Bentley can become most cheap car in a modeling ruler of the company. According to some information, the base price of this car will be about 140 000 usd. Agree, for Bentley it is absolutely inexpensive (truth, it is not necessary to forget about taxes which can increase considerably final cost of model).

According to some information, at the heart of a four-door coupe Bentley the increased platform from Audi A6 of a new generation thanks to what the weight of the car will make only 1700 kg (for comparison Continental GT weighs on 500 kg more). Well and under a car cowl there will be 4,0-liter motor V8 with a turbo-supercharging which will be created by joint efforts of engineers Audi and Bentley.

2011 Bentley Continental GT by Carface: Exclusive one-off

The production version already in the very luxury coupe is refined inside and out on. This gives the Continental GT a body kit made of carbon with a new front bumper, a front spoiler, grill use a piano black finish and side skirts. The modified rear bumper integrates the new exhaust system with two centrally positioned stainless steel tailpipes. Powerful 22-inch wheels replace the regular 20-inch model. The body of the Continental GT Heritage is coated with a matte sheen of paint in "Gun Metal Satin". Some attachments are designed in aluminum look.

The interior of the Bentley has been revised. The interior is complete with black nappa leather. The seats, dashboard and roof lining are also printed with silver pinstripes. Heritage lettering on the fenders and the rear of the instrument panel and complete the customization package for the Continental GT. For the shown on the auto show Carface conversion requires close to 100,000 €. There are also, of course, the cost for the Continental GT. Its starting price is € 179 928.

2011 Bentley Continental GT by Carface Photos

2011 Bentley Continental GT appeared in all its glory Paris 2010 Live

Bentley Continental GT coupe has sold in 22,000 copies., So when you update the engineers decided that the best is the enemy of the good and continued to stay the course, which brings a good profit.

It is therefore to distinguish the new Bentley Continental GT from its predecessor with a cursory glance not so easy.

Designers only slightly tweaked the exterior of the model. In particular, the novelty more elegant traced the front of a car, where there are slightly different bumper and front fenders, and the grid air now completely withdrawn coarse grid. Behind - a new bumper with lip, visually extending the tailgate, which, it should be noted, now looks very questionable (she lifted above the surface of the wings), as well as more elongated pipes exhaust. The most noticeable distinguishing detail is the new lighting at both the front and rear. Designers enlarge the domestic front (main) headlights, giving them similar to those of the current flagship Mulsanne. The rear lights, on the contrary, became smaller, but pay more attention to himself.

With regard to technical stuffing, then the model was 65 pounds lighter, and has repurposed dampers and recalibrated steering. Under the hood "basic" on the mighty 6-liter W12, which develops 575 hp and 700 Nm. After a 6-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive, he is able to disperse the model space before the first hundred for 4.4 seconds. Top speed is 318 km / h. Very intriguing will be changed with a new 4-liter 8-cylinder engine, which is officially promise to report next spring. According to the company, it will reduce fuel consumption in comparison with the flagship model of almost 40% with insignificant decrease in dynamic performance.

Sales of the new Bentley Continental GT will start in early 2011.

2012 Bentley Continental GTC: First photos

You've enjoyed (or not!) A few days ago the new Bentley Continental GT 2011, I now propose to discover through the talent and hard work of our friend Theophilus Chin illustrator, what is the Continental GTC we should make available the next year and which will embody the change

Declassified updated 2011 2012 Bentley Continental GT Coupe

A few hours before the official premiere of the updated internet coupe Bentley Continental GT American Automobile magazine has published photos and detailed information about this car. One of the major changes - a new V8 engine in the scheme. The general public, the car will be presented at the Motor Show in Paris, and he will go on sale until next year.

Despite the fact that the appearance of an updated vehicle has undergone only cosmetic changes, all body panels are absolutely new. The most notable innovations in the design of Bentley Continental GT - this other headlamps with LED sections, different grille, new front bumper, as well as "retouched" front fenders and chassis rear-view mirrors.

2010 Bentley Mulsanne Car Design Wallpapers

2010 Bentley Mulsanne Top Picture

2010 Bentley Mulsanne Best Car Wallpaper

Bentley AERO ACE Sports Car Concept Next-Gen Speed VI

The Bentley Aero Ace Speed VI is the brainchild of auto designer Gabriel Tam and has been inspired by the original Speed 6 driven to victory by the Bentley Boys of the ’20s at Le Mans. The next-generation Speed VI is an overtly sporting vehicle with the raw aggression of a pure blood racer, while retaining the refined elegance of past Bentleys.

Bentley AERO ACE Electric Sports Car Concept Next-Gen Speed VI

The design was inspired to signify the raw aggression of a sporting vehicle, while paying close attention to the aerodynamic properties of each element of the vehicle. The adjustable aerofoil / spoiler feature double wishbone suspension to maximize the efficiency.

Bentley AERO ACE Electric Sports Car Concept Next-Gen Speed VI

Close attention during the designing period to refine the aerodynamic properties of the vehicle has resulted in enhanced efficiency and increased speed. Additionally, a double wishbone suspension has been incorporated within the adjustable spoiler to further better its efficiency.

Bentley AERO ACE Electric Sports Car Concept Next-Gen Speed VI

The twin rear heat exhaust-ducts of this zero-emission concept car are fed by the air intake used to keep electric motors cool. Electric motors are located towards the rear of the vehicle, while the battery cells are located towards the front in an even arrangement to balance the weight. The electric motor cooling system features air intake and incorporates diffusers that help air flow to create down-force.

 

 

Bentley AERO ACE Electric Sports Car Concept Next-Gen Speed VI

The wheels are semi enclosed that improves aerodynamics, while the 1+1 seating arrangement offers focused driving experience. Also, the diffusers aid air flow in this vehicle creates the down-force, the battery pack is equally distributed and the vehicle has a 1+1 seating layout for finest weight distribution.

Bentley AERO ACE Electric Sports Car Concept Next-Gen Speed VI