Bentley planning to build lighter models

Without doubt, Bentley builds some of the biggest and heaviest cars on the planet. Its Continental GT Coupe, for example, tips the scales at a hefty 2350kg, which is up there with fully loaded limousines and luxury SUVs in terms of kerb weight. To move all that heft, the Bentley requires a gas-guzzling W12 engine with a pair of turbochargers bolted on.

However, in these times of rising concerns over climate change and fuel prices, even the ultra-luxury makes are considering implementing drastic changes to improve the fuel efficiency of their cars or least present the image of doing so.
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S4cabriofoxone - 9/26/2007 12:56:51 AM

+1 Boost

Nobody cares about the gas mileage of Bentleys. They're Bentleys.

S4cabriofoxone - 9/26/2007 12:57:28 AM

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Although, lighter is always better. Maybe Bentley should have a somewhat split lineup- some of their cars competing with Aston Martin, and some with Rolls-Royce.