Want to catch a glimpse of the latest Bentleys? Monterey will be the place to be next week, because the British automaker is rolling into town with three new models that have never been shown in North America before.
First up is the new Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase, the stretch limousine that will soon have the segment all to itself once arch-rival (and former sister brand) Rolls-Royce ushers out the current Phantom – until it brings in the new one.
Joining it under the Northern California sun will be the new Flying Spur V8 S, the latest version of the four-door Continental. With 521 horsepower, it slots in between the base V8 model and the flagship W12, rockets to 60 in 4.6 seconds and tops out at 190.
Finally the crew from Crewe is also bringing the new Continental GT Speed Black Edition. With 633 hp on tap, it’ll hit 60 in 3.9 seconds and top out at 206 mph, and looks that much sportier with blacked-out trim, contrasting aerodynamic elements and carbon-fiber interior trim
As if that’s not enough, the Bentayga will also be on hand to demonstrate its towing capabilities. Now fitted with a tow bar for the first time in Bentley’s 97-year history, the Bentayga will pull an Airstream-style Bowlus Road Chief trailer to Turn 10 at Laguna Seca where the pair will stand on display.
There’ll be several vintage Bentleys going up for auction at events throughout the week as well, including a 1932 8-Litre Tourer by Vanden Plas that RM Sotheby’s values at $2.5-3 million. The long and short of it is that there’ll be plenty of Flying B action to check out at Pebble Beach this year.
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