Bentley has announced that production of its iconic W12 engine will come to an end in April 2024. The W12 engine has been in production since 2003 and over 100,000 have been built to date. The British marque is now investing £2.5 billion ($2.64 billion) to convert its lineup to electric over the next decade, with the first all-electric car due in 2025.
The upcoming electric coupe, based on the EXP 100 GT concept, will offer up to 1,400 hp and a 0-60 mph time of 1.5 seconds, making it the fastest accelerating car on the planet. Customers will also have the option of a slower 0-60 mph time of 2.7 seconds if they find the fastest setting too uncomfortable. The electric coupe will start at over €250,000 ($263,840).
Bentley’s Five in Five plan will also include the construction of a new factory in Crewe, England. The “dream factory” will have over 4,000 employees and exclusively produce EVs. The carbon-neutral facility will only use renewable energy and is expected to be in full operation by 2030.
Bentley’s move towards electrification is a bold one, and it will be interesting to see how the firm’s first EV fares in the market. With its impressive performance and luxurious features, it looks set to be a hit with customers.
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