Bentley considers diesels, hybrids

siko · 03-09-2007, 03:06 AM

Bentley considers diesels, hybrids

British luxury car maker Bentley is considering offering hybrid and diesel versions of its vehicles, according to a report by German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.

Bentley, a Volkswagen subsidiary, currently sells the a number of sedans, coupes, and convertibles under the Continental, Arnage and Azure nameplates. The company also plans to add the Brooklands coupe to its lineup for the 2008 model year.

Bentley would no doubt be able to borrow diesel technology from the Volkswagen Group, such as the twelve-cylinder diesel powerplant used in Audi Q7 V12 TDI. Producing 510 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque, the powerplant was sourced from the R10 Le Mans racing car. VW is also planning hybrid power for its Touareg SUV, according to a recent report.

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Merc1 · 03-09-2007, 04:10 AM

This could mean only one thing, the new Audi V12 TDI is being shopped to potential buyers/customer clinics, or it will be soon. Yikes. A Bentley hybrid, what the hell for? Pointless.

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BMW_Dude · 03-09-2007, 04:31 AM

I can't see Bentley doing diesels, it makes sense but doesn't suit the Bentley brand!

Hybrids could work, if there were performance versions, like Lexus ones, the yanks would buy them!

Mirage77 · 03-09-2007, 05:31 AM

I would expect Bentley to be the last carmakers to make diesels or hybrids - I'm rather surprised at this news.

I agree with Marcus, unless petrol becomes ridiculously expensive (it probably will never become expensive for the rich), I don't see these selling very well... Especially amongst those who want to dissassociate themselves from frugality and thriftiness.

Mikael · 03-09-2007, 08:46 AM

I would maybe stand a diesel in the GTC but hybrid models, no way!

Centurion · 03-09-2007, 02:09 PM

I don't really think diesel engines are something for Bentleys. Bentleys are all about comfort and quiet cabinets. Diesel engines make disturbing noises at ideal and would ruin the "Bentley experience"

phaeton · 03-09-2007, 04:27 PM

Diesel, Hybrid, Bentley does not go well.

Perhaps Hydrogen or Electric lol

warot · 03-09-2007, 04:35 PM

Even though diesels are much quieter nowadays, you can definitely hear a diesel car when you are standing outside. Would it be acceptable to hear a diesel rumble next to a CGT?? What's next, a Phantom Tdi?

I remember reading here somewhere that Ferrari were contemplating diesel power. How ridiculous.

Hope I won't have to eat my words in the future

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siko Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,586 My Mood: Thanks: 815 Thanked 688 Times in 362 Posts	Bentley considers diesels, hybrids Bentley considers diesels, hybrids British luxury car maker Bentley is considering offering hybrid and diesel versions of its vehicles, according to a report by German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. Bentley, a Volkswagen subsidiary, currently sells the a number of sedans, coupes, and convertibles under the Continental, Arnage and Azure nameplates. The company also plans to add the Brooklands coupe to its lineup for the 2008 model year. Bentley would no doubt be able to borrow diesel technology from the Volkswagen Group, such as the twelve-cylinder diesel powerplant used in Audi Q7 V12 TDI. Producing 510 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque, the powerplant was sourced from the R10 Le Mans racing car. VW is also planning hybrid power for its Touareg SUV, according to a recent report. Source: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 4,955 Thanks: 363 Thanked 672 Times in 346 Posts	Re: Bentley considers diesels, hybrids This could mean only one thing, the new Audi V12 TDI is being shopped to potential buyers/customer clinics, or it will be soon. Yikes. A Bentley hybrid, what the hell for? Pointless. M

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BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,224 My Mood: Thanks: 265 Thanked 392 Times in 234 Posts	Re: Bentley considers diesels, hybrids I can't see Bentley doing diesels, it makes sense but doesn't suit the Bentley brand! Hybrids could work, if there were performance versions, like Lexus ones, the yanks would buy them!

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Mirage77 The Doughnutman. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,438 Thanks: 1,473 Thanked 1,225 Times in 722 Posts	Re: Bentley considers diesels, hybrids I would expect Bentley to be the last carmakers to make diesels or hybrids - I'm rather surprised at this news. I agree with Marcus, unless petrol becomes ridiculously expensive (it probably will never become expensive for the rich), I don't see these selling very well... Especially amongst those who want to dissassociate themselves from frugality and thriftiness.

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Mikael Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,943 Thanks: 922 Thanked 405 Times in 246 Posts	Re: Bentley considers diesels, hybrids I would maybe stand a diesel in the GTC but hybrid models, no way!

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Centurion Trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,075 Thanks: 595 Thanked 724 Times in 422 Posts	Re: Bentley considers diesels, hybrids I don't really think diesel engines are something for Bentleys. Bentleys are all about comfort and quiet cabinets. Diesel engines make disturbing noises at ideal and would ruin the "Bentley experience"

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phaeton Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Australia - South Australia Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 1,040 Thanked 453 Times in 244 Posts	Re: Bentley considers diesels, hybrids Diesel, Hybrid, Bentley does not go well. Perhaps Hydrogen or Electric lol

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warot Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 31 Thanked 93 Times in 53 Posts	Re: Bentley considers diesels, hybrids Even though diesels are much quieter nowadays, you can definitely hear a diesel car when you are standing outside. Would it be acceptable to hear a diesel rumble next to a CGT?? What's next, a Phantom Tdi? I remember reading here somewhere that Ferrari were contemplating diesel power. How ridiculous. Hope I won't have to eat my words in the future

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