Bentley Going Green in Geneva
The Geneva International Motor Show is going to be one of the “greenest†major motor shows in history. The organizers of the event have dedicated Hall 3 to green products and now Bentley has announced that they will be adding a bit of green to their offerings.
“Displaying its green-performance credentials, Bentley will unveil a high-performance sports car at the Geneva auto show in March with an engine that can run on E85 ethanol blend fuel. Bentley said the adaptation to running on green fuel was achieved by an enhanced engine management system and from newly developed transmissions and drivelines.†(Source: ANE)
Okay so it is E85 and not some fancy electric system, but it is a step in the right direction. The Automotive News Europe goes on to explain that this luxury sports car will be a step above the super sexy Continental GT Speed. The Speed has 610 horsepower! The definition of a “step above†is yet to be released by Bentley but I am wondering if we will be seeing a 650 horsepower E85 vehicle in the future.
Of course, the price of a Bentley is the same as a price of a small house where I live so I won’t be signing up to buy one. It is still nice to see this exclusive auto manufacturer making a nod towards more eco-friendly driving options.
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