Bentley Unveils Torcal, Its First All-Electric Model, With 876 HP and 375-Mile Range
Bentley has introduced the Torcal, its inaugural all-electric model, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s 107-year legacy. This S.U.V. is constructed on a fresh platform, distinct from the battery-operated Bentayga. Chairman Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser highlighted the strategic rationale behind this vehicle. Equipped with dual motors, it generates almost 876 hp and 995.7 ft lbs of torque, utilizing a 113 kWh battery. The Torcal boasts a 375-mile range, with the ability to charge from 10 to 80 percent in just 16 minutes. It can reach 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and has a maximum speed of 162 mph. Measuring 16.4 feet, the S.U.V. comes in two versions and features innovative materials and designs, aligning with Bentley's electrification ambitions for 2030.
Key facts
- Bentley revealed the Torcal, its first all-electric vehicle, on a new platform rather than a Bentayga derivative
- Twin permanent magnet synchronous motors deliver nearly 876 hp in the most athletic spec
- A 113 kWh battery with 192 lithium-ion cells provides a claimed 375-mile range
- Bentley claims 995.7 ft lbs of torque, the highest of any Bentley ever made
- The Torcal reaches 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 162 mph
- Charging from 10 to 80 percent takes as little as 16 minutes depending on the charger
- The name references El Torcal de Antequera in Andalusia, Spain, and the Latin 'torquere'
- Two variants are offered: a roughly 810 hp core version and the athletic S
- New materials include Marino wool from Fox Brothers, Ombré Walnut by Mulliner, and Sunburst Aluminum by Mulliner
- The 16.4-foot model is Bentley's shortest four-door, with styling tied to the EXP 15 Concept and Continental T
Entities
Artists
- Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser
- Martin Page
- Robin Page
- Viju Mathew
- Frank-Steffen Walliser
- Jonathan Bell
Institutions
- Bentley
- Bentley Motors Limited
- Rolls-Royce
- Ferrari
- McLaren
- Fox Brothers
- Mulliner
- Robb Report
- Bentley Motors
- Jaguar
- Volkswagen Group
- Porsche
- Cumbria Crystal
- Fox & Sons
- Naim
- Wallpaper*
- Dezeen
- designboom
Locations
- Crewe
- England
- El Torcal de Antequera
- Andalusia
- Spain
- Maranello
- Britain
- Somerset
- Cumbria
- Pebble Beach
- Northern California
- United States
- Goodwood
- London
- United Kingdom
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