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Bentley to unveil its first electric SUV, the Torcal, in late September
Bentley is preparing to officially unveil the Torcal luxury SUV, its first electric vehicle, in late September. Designed for the 2027 model year, the vehicle is built on the same platform as the electric Porsche Cayenne. The Torcal is considerably smaller than the current Bentayga. Nevertheless, the vehicle will have a spacious cabin in both the front and rear.
The technical specifications have not yet been fully confirmed. The model will produce more than 800 horsepower. It is expected to have 700 lb-ft of torque, or approximately 949 Nm, and weigh 6,000 pounds, or 2,720 kg. The company is targeting a range of more than 370 miles, or approximately 595 km, on 1 charge. The battery is expected to have a capacity of 108 kWh, like the one in the Porsche Cayenne. Maximum charging power will be 400 kW. Bentley aims to charge the battery from 10% to 80% in less than 20 minutes. According to the plan, a 7-minute charge will provide enough power to travel 100 miles, or approximately 161 km. These figures may change after final testing.
The Torcal has a 2-chamber air suspension and dampers that adjust to road conditions. By changing the flow of oil in the dampers, engineers have made the difference between Comfort and Sport modes more noticeable. The steering system has also been separately tuned to return to its central position more confidently after a turn and maintain a steady direction. The aim is to combine the quietness of an electric vehicle with the comfort characteristic of Bentley models.
Although the vehicle is powered by an electric motor, Bentley is developing a synthetic V8 sound for it. The sound is based on the V8-powered Turbo R model produced in the 1980s. However, the sound was not created with a synthesizer. Instead, a drum rhythm performed by a musician was recorded and mixed into the sound to evoke the subtle rhythmic variations of conventional engines. The accelerator pedal response also imitates the gradual power delivery of a powerful V8 engine. Work on the sound has not yet been completed. According to the company, this sound, which changes in line with acceleration, may reduce nausea among passengers. Reflections of light created in a hand-cut crystal decanter are used as the backgrounds of the digital instrument cluster and central display. The door panels are made from fully recyclable natural fiber. The company is also aiming to release fewer harmful gases into the atmosphere during aluminum production. A merino wool interior option is being developed in partnership with Fox Brothers. Solar energy is used at the factory in Crewe, England. The model's price has not yet been announced. The vehicle's complete appearance will be revealed during the official unveiling.
The technical specifications have not yet been fully confirmed. The model will produce more than 800 horsepower. It is expected to have 700 lb-ft of torque, or approximately 949 Nm, and weigh 6,000 pounds, or 2,720 kg. The company is targeting a range of more than 370 miles, or approximately 595 km, on 1 charge. The battery is expected to have a capacity of 108 kWh, like the one in the Porsche Cayenne. Maximum charging power will be 400 kW. Bentley aims to charge the battery from 10% to 80% in less than 20 minutes. According to the plan, a 7-minute charge will provide enough power to travel 100 miles, or approximately 161 km. These figures may change after final testing. The Torcal has a 2-chamber air suspension and dampers that adjust to road conditions. By changing the flow of oil in the dampers, engineers have made the difference between Comfort and Sport modes more noticeable. The steering system has also been separately tuned to return to its central position more confidently after a turn and maintain a steady direction. The aim is to combine the quietness of an electric vehicle with the comfort characteristic of Bentley models. Although the vehicle is powered by an electric motor, Bentley is developing a synthetic V8 sound for it. The sound is based on the V8-powered Turbo R model produced in the 1980s. However, the sound was not created with a synthesizer. Instead, a drum rhythm performed by a musician was recorded and mixed into the sound to evoke the subtle rhythmic variations of conventional engines. The accelerator pedal response also imitates the gradual power delivery of a powerful V8 engine. Work on the sound has not yet been completed. According to the company, this sound, which changes in line with acceleration, may reduce nausea among passengers. Reflections of light created in a hand-cut crystal decanter are used as the backgrounds of the digital instrument cluster and central display. The door panels are made from fully recyclable natural fiber. The company is also aiming to release fewer harmful gases into the atmosphere during aluminum production. A merino wool interior option is being developed in partnership with Fox Brothers. Solar energy is used at the factory in Crewe, England. The model's price has not yet been announced. The vehicle's complete appearance will be revealed during the official unveiling.