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    Bentley Logo, History Timeline and Latest Models

    By GlobalCarsBrands April 17, 2015 Cars, Cars Brands, History Of Cars No Comments
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    A renowned British luxury automaker, Bentley is a subsidiary owned by the German car manufacturer Volkswagen AG. Founded in 1919 by W. O. Bentley and his brother H. M. Bentley, the company was initially involved in the sale of French DFP cars, but Walter always had a deep interest in designing and building his own range of vehicles that would bear his name. That’s how the Bentley history started, and it’s one of the biggest luxury car brands today. Continue reading to learn more about the Bentley logo, their history timeline, interesting news about the company and their current car llineup

    Bentley Logo

    Bentley Logo

    Bentley Logo

    It was during a visit to the DFP factory that he was inspired by the idea to use lightweight metal in place of cast iron to make engine pistons. This led to Bentley’s first aluminum pistons being produced, which went into service during World War I. The company was registered as Bentley Motors Ltd in 1919, whose first appearance was at the London Motor Show later that year.

    An engine was built in December, but orders were not taken until the mid of next year. Development was quite slow though, as the company’s first cars were not ready for sale until 1921.

    Important Events in the History of Bentley

    1919-1939

    Bentley's beginning

    Bentley’s beginning

    During the 20s, Bentley produced some of the most distinct vehicles of the vintage era. W. O. Bentley had the idea of developing a racing engine, which resulted in the creation of the Bentley 3-litre that provided speeds up to 80 mph. Numerous records were set, including a victory at Le Mans in 1924, followed by 4 consecutive wins in 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930. Bentley’s domination on the racing circuit soon became the talk of the town in the motoring world.

    However, despite public acclaim and impressive racing records, Bentley faced several challenges in the 30s. Financial difficulties plagued Bentley Motors and therefore led to Rolls-Royce acquiring the company in 1931. Production was on halt for two years until it was moved to Derby, where a new sports car was produced that featured the best attributes of both brands. W. O. Bentley continued his role at Rolls-Royce, but unhappy with the way things were going so he left to join Lagonda, a British car manufacturing company, as soon as his contract at Rolls-Royce expired on April 1935.

    1939-1959

    Bentley after 1939

    Bentley after 1939

    In 1946, Rolls-Royce moved to a site in Crewe, which provided the company access to a community of highly skilled mechanics and engineers. With the latest technologies at their disposal, Bentley was able to create a motor car, the Bentley Mark VI, which could be driven to its limit. These advancements also allowed Bentley to transform their cars into luxurious high performance grand tourers. Due to this, the Bentley R-Type Continental, a coupe with a top speed of around 120 mph, saw the light of day in 1952. This was followed by the debut of the highly awaited Bentley Continental Flying Spur in 1957.

    Two years later, in 1959, Bentley announced their new car the Bentley S2, which came equipped with the brand new 6.2-liter V8 engine.

    1959-1979

    Bentley from 1959 and onwards

    Bentley from 1959 and onwards

    Bentley Motors underwent continuous development during the 60s. This led to the Bentley T series being launched in 1965. The smooth performance and amazing design of the T series marked a revolution in the sporting heritage of the marque.

    The 70s was the darkest period in the marque’s history, as the founder W. O. Bentley died in 1971. However, the association between the building partners and Rolls-Royce stayed on track and infused an incredible mark of luxury in Bentley’s DNA. In addition, the capacity of the famous V8 engine was increased to 6.75 liters. The size remains unchanged until today.

    1979-2000+

    Bentley in the 1980s

    Bentley in the 1980s

    During the 80s, Bentley finally developed its identity. It also marked the start of the Bentley model line that we know of today. In 1982, the Bentley Mulsanne was launched, which perfectly depicted the Le Mans heritage of the marque. Capable of accelerating from zero to 60 mph in 7 seconds, the Mulsanne became Bentley’s fastest road-going vehicle of the age. By 1989, majority of the vehicles being produced in Crewe were Bentleys, where its vehicles were beginning to outsell those of their associate’s: Rolls-Royce.

    This was followed by the Bentley acquisition in 1998. Volkswagen purchased all the assets of Bentley and became the owner of the marque. This meant that after 67 years together, Rolls-Royce and Bentley would become separate brands once again. However, the acquisition brought newer technologies and a £500 million investment from Volkswagen, which was put towards the building of a new Bentley and the Crewe factory.

    In 2001, Bentley’s Le Mans heritage was revived, as two EXP Speed 8’s were participating in the competition. Finishing third, it brought Bentley back to the podium after 71 long years. Another milestone was marked in Bentley history in 2009. Celebrating the 90th birthday of Bentley Motors, the brand new Bentley Mulsanne, a formidable combination of 90 years experience, was introduced to the market.

    Bentley Automobiles Today

    Bentley Continental GTC

    Bentley Continental GTC

    Today, Bentley is renowned all around the world for its premium luxury and sports vehicles. As of 2011, sales increased by 37%, with a majority of the total sales attributed to the new Continental GT. The marque serves countries globally!

    Interesting News

    • The Bentley Mulsanne was named as the Luxury Car of the Year by EVO Middle East, as well as the “Best of the Best” by Robb Report, in 2011.
    • Bentley currently employs 4,000 people worldwide. In addition, it has been named the Top Employer in Britain for two consecutive years.

    List of All Current Bentley Car Models

    SUVs

    • Bentley Bentayga

    Sedans

    • Bentley Continental GT
    • Bentley Continental GT V8 Coupe
    • Bentley Continental GT V8 S Coupe
    • Bentley Continental GT Coupe
    • Bentley Continental GT Speed Coupe
    • Bentley Grand Convertible
    • Bentley Mulsanne
    • Bentley Flying Spur

    There you have it, the history of Bentley illustrated in a timeline. Although Bentley initially lost control of the company, they have grown to become one of the most successful car manufacturing brands in the world.

    Sources:

    • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bentley
    • http://www.classiccars.co.uk/cars/bentley/
    • http://www.bentleymedia.com/page/76/

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