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Bentley’s Mulliner division has created a one-off space-themed Bentayga Speed for a customer in Florida.

Both the Bentley Continental GT and the Continental GT Convertible can now be ordered in Mulliner Blackline specification.

To help launch its new Flying Spur Hybrid, Bentley has created the Odyssean Edition.

Dark-tinted light clusters, 22” alloy wheels, black door mirror caps, a larger rear spoiler and a revised suspension set-up distinguish the new 2021 Bentley Bentayga S.

Bentley has introduced the 2022 Continental GT Speed Convertible. This new driver-focused model gains an upgraded 6.0-litre W12 TSI twin-turbocharged engine, which is complemented by various chassis enhancements. However, like the recently-unveiled coupé version, it won’t be available in Europe.

First things first: the new Continental GT Speed (which Bentley claims is “the most dynamic road car” in its history) won’t be available in Europe.

Bentley has begun the new year by giving its recently-facelifted Bentayga SUV a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain.

Bentley Mulliner has finished assembling ‘Car Zero’, a prototype that heralds the upcoming hand-built Blower Continuation Series.

Bentley is now offering its four-door Flying Spur with a 4.0 litre, twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine.

According to Bentley, demand for twelve-cylinder power isn’t strong in Europe. Consequently, the new Bentayga Speed – which boasts a twin-turbocharged 6.0 litre W12 petrol engine – won’t be offered there. In fact, supply is being restricted to the Asia Pacific region, the Middle East and the USA.

When it first appeared in late 2015, the Bentayga was noted for having somewhat challenging looks. A just-revealed comprehensive facelift improves things a great deal.

Bentley’s Styling Specification is essentially a collection of carbon fibre add-ons. Available for a few models, it can either be included as part of a new car order or retro-fitted to an existing example.

Bentley Mulliner intends to build just twelve examples of its Bacalar two-seater. Each will be unique, with customers able to choose from a huge selection of paint colours, upholstery materials, trim finishes and equipment options.

A special one-off Continental GT Convertible has been commissioned by Bentley’s dealer in Bristol. Named the Equestrian Edition, it’s inspired by Cheltenham Racecourse.

Bentley’s Mulliner division has created a proper coachbuilt car. The Bacalar – which is named after a lake in Mexico – is an open-top, two-door, two-seater. Just twelve examples are being built (and all have been allocated to customers already).

After a decade on sale, Bentley has confirmed that production of the current Mulsanne will finish within the next few months. Its departure also spells the end of the venerable L Series V8, which was originally developed by Rolls-Royce in the 1950s (when both brands were under common ownership).

Sitting in the back while a chauffeur does the driving is a serious status symbol in China. Therefore, creating a special version of the Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase exclusively for that market makes a lot of sense.

Back in June, a Bentley Continental GT driven by Rhys Millen set a new production car record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado. Now, to commemorate that event, a limited edition has been created.

Long, low proportions, scissor doors and a glazed roof certainly give the EXP 100 GT a dramatic appearance. As well as offering a glimpse of what a future luxury coupé might look like, this new concept showcases ideas for an innovative pure-electric powertrain.

Bentley has created another limited edition to help commemorate the brand’s centenary. The new Continental GT Convertible Number 1 Edition by Mulliner pays tribute to the famous No. 1 4½ Litre ‘Blower’ of 1929. Driven by Sir Henry ‘Tim’ Birkin, that unique racing car set an Outer Circuit lap record at Brooklands in 1932.