Bentley Retires W12 Engine for Ultra Performance Hybrid V8 Rated at Over 740 HP

Even though Audi was the first to use the Volkswagen Group's long-running W12 engine in the D2-series A8 back in 2001 , said powerplant is obviously associated with Bentley. First used by the British marque in the Continental GT, the twelve-cylinder icon was retired at the end of April 2024 in favor of a hi-po V8 hybrid powertrain with frankly ridiculous maximum output numbers. The ultra-luxury automaker from Crewe promises more than... (continue reading...)