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Bentley Supersports: A Stripped‑Out Engineer’s Indulgence
WHY IT MATTERS
It demonstrates Bentley’s readiness to blend luxury with sustainability, potentially reshaping the high‑end electric vehicle market by offering a lighter, more performance‑oriented alternative.
What happened
Bentley’s Supersports is a lightweight, performance‑focused version of its upcoming Torcal electric vehicle. The concept eliminates the plug‑in hybrid powertrain, all‑wheel drive, and rear seats, cutting curb weight and emphasizing raw driving dynamics.
Ars Technica was flown from Washington, DC, to Monterey, California, where the team tested the Supersports and rode in a pre‑production Torcal EV. The move reflects Bentley’s broader strategy to make sustainability a core brand attribute while attracting new customers with a high‑end, battery‑powered lineup.
The Supersports showcases the company’s willingness to experiment with stripped‑down EVs, a tactic also used by Porsche to create profitable, race‑inspired road cars.
PRIMARY SOURCES
The Bentley Supersports: A stripped-out engineer's indulgence
Ars Technica · Jonathan M. Gitlin · Discovery only; Condé Nast copyright terms apply