Bentley is known for its luxury vehicles, but the brand has a long racing pedigree. That’s clear today as the company has introduced the Le Mans Collection, which celebrates the 20th anniversary of their win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2003 as well as the race’s 100th anniversary.
Available in Continental GT and Continental GTC form, the Le Mans Collection draws inspiration from the #7 Speed 8 that won the race two decades ago. As a result, the special edition features a Verdant green exterior with a Moonbeam racing stripe as well as a matrix grille with a painted “7” in Arctica white.
The special touches don’t end there as the car sports “24h” badging as well as the Blackline and Styling specifications, which add black and carbon fiber components. Other highlights include Moonbeam pinstripes and black 22-inch wheels, which are backed up by a carbon ceramic braking system with red calipers.
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The race-inspired design continues in the cabin with leather and Dynamica seats as well as a matching steering wheel. Buyers will also find Hotspur contrast stitching, Hotspur seat belts, and special sill plates. They’re joined by piano black and carbon fiber trim, which are separated by a chrome pinstripe.
The real coup de grâce is a revamped rotating display, which has one side that incorporates an engine valve from the Le Mans winning Bentley Speed 8. As the automaker explained, the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine was removed from the car after the race and preserved. Now, “24 of the 32 valves from the engine have been bisected to create 48 artifacts for this exclusive collection of ultimate Grand Tourers.”
Elsewhere, the 12-hour analogue clock has been replaced by a 24-hour one. The model also sports six wreaths to mark the brand’s six wins at Le Mans.
Power is provided by a twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12 engine that produces a thunderous 650 hp (485 kW / 659 PS) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. It enables the Le Mans Collection to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 3.5 seconds and hit a top speed of 208 mph (335 km/h).
Production will be limited to 48 units globally, although there’s no word on pricing or availability.
