A few days ago, we obtained the latest news from Bentley about future power system planning from relevant channels. In the face of increasingly stringent environmental regulations and the background of the era of electrification transformation, the large-displacement 6.0L W12 engine may disappear in the future. , and may be replaced by a 4.0T V8 plug-in hybrid system.
Bentley Flying SpurSpeed version is the last W12 engine model of this car series
According to the statements of Bentley’s senior executives, Bentley may be preparing to replace its iconic 6.0L W12 engine with a V8 plug-in hybrid system with more powerful overall performance. At the same time, insiders also said that all future plug-in hybrid models will be The current W12 engine is more powerful.
At the same time, it is certain that Bentley has begun testing the V8 plug-in hybrid system, which may be based on Porsche's 4.0T V8 plug-in hybrid system and may have a power of over 750 horsepower. According to the latest product planning, Bentley plans to provide plug-in hybrid models for all series of products by 2025.
Previously, overseas media exposed spy photos of the Bentley Continental GT convertible plug-in hybrid version. This is the Bentayga and Flying Spur< span>After that, Bentley's third plug-in hybrid model may be testing using the 4.0T V8 plug-in hybrid system from Porsche.
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Editor: Zhao Yu