Bentley Aims to Keep W12 Engine, Plug-In Hybrids Expected

When referring to Bentley, first things we have to mention are its one-of-a-kind styling and the finest materials combined to offer a true gentleman’s delight when hitting the road in one of the manufacturer’s models. Also, Bentley is well known for its powerful engines which improved constantly over time.

Thus, in an interview at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Bentley’s CEO Wolfgang Durheimer spoke confidently about Bentley’s future and persistance of keeping Volkswagen-sourced W12 engine,“a 12-cylinder engine is a sexy engine,” as the CARandDRIVER cites.

Talking about the W12, Bentley has is known to try out bio-fuels such as E85. Despite the fact that the engine was E85-compatible, Durheimer admits that it had limitations and pointed out that the manufacturer could be moving away.

“It was a clever decision to focus on bio-fuels…The experts and the clients appreciate E85 because it doesn’t only give them the possibility to be environmentally responsible, but it offers more power. I like to get customers’ feedback about it. But after having this discussion about the E85 food chain and so on, bio-fuel’s first generation won’t cut it. Period. I’m not sure this horse pulls a second time. We’re lucky we are involved in a group (Volkswagen Group) that has technology in every corner. Every single technology that is available in the group is available to us. We will jump over the first generation of hybrids and start with the plug-in hybrids,” Wolfgang Durheimer was quoted as saying by the aforementioned source.