NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Bentley Motors will
host a number of Centenary events, all in one day in Lower
Manhattan, on October 19. The day
will begin with a series of parades commencing from Bentley Tri-State retailers and central
locations, all descending with owners and friends of the brand in
vehicles to arrive into New York
City.
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Once parade vehicles arrive at Brookfield Place, a showcase and
display of both modern and heritage Bentleys, highlighted and
flanked by the all-new Flying Spur and EXP 100 GT, will make up the
'Centenary Concours.' Guests will have the opportunity to see
Bentley through the ages with nearly 100 vehicles on display from
past, present, and future including the Pikes Peak Record
Continental GT and more.
Christophe Georges, President and
CEO of Bentley Americas, comments: "The last 18 months have been
full of exciting Centenary events, ranging in size and collectively
celebrating with retailers, Bentley drivers club and media. The
past 100 years of Bentley has been on the forefront of many car
enthusiasts' minds. With the recent, highly anticipated release of
the Continental GT and Convertible, and upcoming Bentley Flying
Spur and Bentayga Hybrid, our first step into electrification, the
future is bright."
MODERN AND FUTURE LUXURY
All-New Flying Spur
The third-generation Flying Spur, the most advanced luxury Grand
Touring four-door available, sets new standards of driving
enjoyment and luxury, showcasing Bentley's unique application of
cutting-edge and modern technology, while seamlessly integrating
the latest British craftsmanship and innovation features. The
all-new model delivers the duality of sports sedan agility and
modern limousine refinement. The Flying Spur is a technological
tour de force of innovation, connectivity, passenger comfort, and
driver excitement that sets the bar for the modern luxury Grand
Touring sedan. The driver-focused cabin blends the best of
cutting-edge technology and modern craftsmanship.
On-road performance is delivered through a totally new and
advanced aluminum and composite chassis, featuring optional
Electronic All-Wheel Steering – a first for a Bentley, coupled with
Active All-Wheel Drive and the acclaimed Bentley Dynamic Ride
active anti-roll system powered by a 48V architecture. A
retractable and illuminated Flying B mascot appears for the first
time on a modern-day Flying Spur.
EXP 100 GT
The EXP 100 GT is pure Bentley. Bentley EXP 100 GT looks to the
future of luxury mobility as the most sought-after luxury marque
celebrates its Centenary. Inspired by the company's deep
understanding of the desires of its intelligent, forward-thinking
customers. Combining sustainable materials and future, luxury
mobility. Beautifully styled, it embraces Artificial Intelligence
(AI) as a means to reassert the car as a place for creating,
experiencing and capturing extraordinary human experiences and
emotions. It displays the future of luxury craftsmanship with a
seamless fusion of materials and the intelligent curation of
technology.
The all-electric EXP 100 GT is driven by four motors that
deliver superior performance. Projected performance figures include
a 0-60 mph time of less than 2.5 seconds, a top speed of 186 mph,
and maximum torque of 1,106 Lb. Ft of torque. A Zero emissions
powertrain with up to predicted 435 mile range is projected, use of
exquisite materials and protection of British craftsmanship put
sustainable innovation foremost. Sustainable, luxury materials are
used through the use of 5,000 year-old Copper Infused Riverwood;
Compass exterior paint made from recycled rice husks; 100% organic
leather-like textile from winemaking; Cumbrian crystal interfaces;
British Farmed Wool carpets and embroidered cotton interior
surfaces all create sustainable future luxury. The car can be
fully-autonomous as well as driven when one wished to enjoy the
thrill of driving.
The all-new Flying Spur and EXP 100 GT will be on display to the
public at the Centenary Concours at Brookfield Place.
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