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13th May 2024

All change for Bentley's flagship engine... They tell us: (Image and all words from Bentley). Bentley’s future to be led by new Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain Combines new, incredibly powerful combustion engine with advanced hybrid technology A seamless fusion of electric luxury with supercar performance More than 750 PS combined output, with 50 mile (80 km) electric range … [Read more...]

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