Bentley’s new Torcal will take the English car maker’s performance philosophy further than ever before, becoming the most powerful and fastest-accelerating production offering the brand has ever created.
Yet true to the marque’s heritage, its defining quality is not simply the numbers it achieves, but the effortless way in which it delivers them. More than that, the performance of the car has been engineered to remain within the limits of comfort.
Bentley’s first fully electric vehicle, the Torcal is set to be revealed in London on 23 September 26, before entering production in 2027. The rumoured numbers are a little crazy too, and include 600km of range.
More impressive, if true, is the 625kW of power from the dual motor setup, and its 1000Nm of torque, all paired with 400kW battery architecture that will see it charge from 10 to 80 per cent in around 20 minutes.
It’s the next evolution in a philosophy that is more than a century old. Bentley has defined performance through seemingly limitless reserves of power, delivered with refinement, composure and confidence.
Rather than chasing outright speed alone, their grand tourers have always been celebrated for their ability to cover vast distances with remarkable ease, transforming every journey into an experience of effortless progression.
From the legendary 4.5-litre Blower and Speed Six, to the mighty 6.75-litre V8 and the innovative twin-turbocharged W12, generations of Bentley powertrains have shared a common characteristic: an abundance of torque, available whenever the driver demands it.
It is this sensation of effortless performance, of power delivered without drama or strain, that has become synonymous with the Bentley name. With the Torcal, that defining character reaches its next expression.
The instant response of electric propulsion elevates Bentley’s renowned performance philosophy to an entirely new level, providing seamless, uninterrupted acceleration from the very first touch of the accelerator.
The result is a relentless yet beautifully refined surge of performance that feels both exhilarating and intuitive. Every element of the Torcal has been engineered to maintain the uniquely Bentley balance of luxury and performance.
Powerful yet poised, dynamic yet effortless, and according to Bentley, it delivers extraordinary capability with the calm confidence expected of the world’s finest grand tourers. Keep an eye out for the full details once the Torcal launches later this month.
