Bentley
British luxury automobile manufacturer owned by Volkswagen Group
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| 2024 | The third generation of the Bentley Continental GT is expected to conclude its production run. |
| 2024 | Debut of the fourth generation Continental GT Speed at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, marking the public introduction of the new model. |
| June 2024 | Cessation of W12 engine production, replaced by the new twin-turbo Ultra Performance Hybrid V8 engine in the fourth generation Continental GT. |
| June 25 2024 | Press release for the fourth generation Bentley Continental GT, introducing the new Speed specification model after several weeks of media previews with the prototype. |
| 2023 | Bentley unveiled the Mulliner Batur concept car, showcasing the brand's design direction for future electric and hybrid models. This concept represents Bentley's commitment to sustainable luxury and advanced automotive design. |
| 2023 | Continental GTC (Convertible) model recognized as the largest serial convertible in the world, highlighting its unique design and market positioning. |
| March 2022 | Bentley introduced the hybrid version of the Continental GT, marking the first electrified powertrain in the model's history and signaling the brand's move towards more sustainable luxury performance vehicles. |
| 2021 | Bacalar Car Zero, the engineering prototype, underwent quality tests at various locations across Europe. |
| 2021 | Bentley launched a design-your-own Bacalar competition via Twitter, with Eleanor winning by creating a rainbow-themed concept car design. |
| 2021 | Bentley launched the Continental GT/GTC Speed variant, featuring a powerful W12 engine with enhanced performance capabilities. |
| 2021 | Production of the Mulliner Bacalar, a limited edition of 12 units, was set to begin. |
| 2021 | Bentley Continental GT production decreased to 3,031 units, with 1,972 units likely produced in a specific configuration or market, potentially reflecting impacts of global economic conditions or production changes. |
| 2020 | Bentley introduced the Continental GTC Mulliner, a convertible variant of the Mulliner model, offering the same high-end specifications and V8 engine performance. |
| 2020 | Bentley announced plans to retire the Continental GT3 racing program at the end of the 2021 season, citing a focus on electric vehicles. |
| 2020 | Bentley Mulliner Bacalar was unveiled at Salon Privé after its initial unveiling at Bentley's Crewe plant. |
| 2020 | Bentley Continental GT3 won the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour race, with drivers Jules Gounon, Jordan Pepper, and Maxime Soulet claiming victory. |
| April 2020 | Bentley launched the high-performance Continental GT Speed variant, offering enhanced power and dynamic capabilities for enthusiasts seeking ultimate performance. |
| 2019 | Launch of the Continental GT V8 model, featuring a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine with high-performance capabilities. |
| 2019 | Bentley Continental GT production reached 3,903 units, with 2,750 units likely produced in a specific configuration or market. |
| September 2019 | The Continental GT convertible was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, expanding the third-generation lineup with an open-top variant of the luxury grand tourer. |
| July 10 2019 | Bentley introduced the EXP 100 GT concept car to celebrate its 100th anniversary, showcasing a futuristic fully electric 2-door coupe with impressive performance capabilities of 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 186 mph. |
| January 2019 | Bentley announced plans to celebrate its 100th birthday with a limited-edition car based on the Continental GT, intended to debut at the Geneva auto show. |
| 2018 | Bentley concluded the production of the Continental Supersports, with a total of 710 units built during the 2017-2018 production period. |
| 2018 | Bentley introduced the third generation of the Continental GT, featuring a completely redesigned model built on the Porsche Panamera platform, marking a significant update in the car's design and engineering. |
| 2018 | The Continental GT3 made its race debut at the opening round of the Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup. |
| 2018 | Design elements from the EXP 10 Speed 6 concept heavily influenced the styling of the new Bentley Continental production model. |
| November 2018 | Debut of the 2019 Bentley Continental GT Convertible, which was set to go on sale in 2019. |
| 2017 | US models of the Continental GT Speed went on sale as 2017 model year vehicles, continuing the special edition lineup from the previous year. |
| 2017 | The third-generation Continental GT was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, attracting a large crowd. |
| November 2017 | Bentley Motorsport unveiled the new Continental GT3 race car based on the third generation Continental GT, featuring a >550 bhp 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8. |
| August 29 2017 | Bentley released the press announcement for the third-generation Continental GT. |
| January 2017 | Flagship Supersports model introduced in the final year of GT production for that generation. |
| 2016 | Continental GT3's Motorsport Collection of clothing, accessories, and merchandise unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. |
| 2016 | Bentley unveiled the Continental GT Speed and Continental GT Speed Black Edition at multiple prestigious automotive events, including the New York City unveiling, the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. |
| 2016 | Bentley Motorsport planned to enter 90 top-level GT races worldwide, including multiple international racing series. |
| 2016 | The Continental GT3 was entered in the Goodwood hill climb, driven by David Brabham. |
| June 2016 | Delivery of the Continental GT Speed and GT Speed Black Edition began in the summer, with increased engine power, top speed, and special design features including carbon fiber interior elements and customizable exterior and interior color options. |
| February 2016 | At the Bathurst 12 Hour race, two Bentley Team M-Sport GT3s completed the race in third and seventh place. |
| January 2016 | Model year updates included range face-lift enhancements, a new 21-inch 5-spoke 'directional' alloy wheel design, and an 8PS power increase, bringing the total to 642PS. |
| 2015 | Launch of the limited edition GT3-R model |
| 2015 | Bentley updated the Continental GT range with minor styling and technological improvements, maintaining its luxury positioning. |
| 2015 | Upgraded W12 engine introduced with increased power to 590 PS |
| 2015 | The Bentley Continental GT3 won the Blancpain GT Sprint Series championship with drivers Vincent Abril and Maximilian Buhk. |
| March 2015 | Bentley unveiled the EXP 10 Speed 6 hybrid concept car at the Geneva Motor Show, showcasing a potential future design direction for the luxury sports car line. |
| January 2015 | Model year updates included a body-colored bodykit, standard 21-inch Dark tint Speed design wheels, choice of red or black brake calipers, and dark tint front & rear lamps. A new unique Speed color split was introduced, and an additional 10PS and 10Nm of torque were added. |
| 2014 | Bentley began full competition in the Blancpain GT Series after completing FIA homologation. |
| 2014 | The Continental GT convertible was introduced in the second generation lineup, expanding the model range with an open-top variant. |
| December 2014 | Relocation of Volkswagen Group W12 engine production for Continental GT W12 engine models to the Crewe plant. |
| December 2014 | The Grand Convertible was displayed at Art Basel in Miami, where Bentley announced plans to produce the car in extremely limited numbers at 3.9 million dollars each, exclusively for European, Middle Eastern, and Russian markets. |
| November 2014 | The Bentley Grand Convertible concept car debuted at the LA Auto Show, with CEO Wolfgang Dürheimer expressing interest in potential limited production. |
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