Bentley scores double win in 'Robb Report' Best of the Best awards

MANILA: The Bentley Continental GT Speed and the Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid have received Best of the Best awards from luxury magazine Robb Report.

For 34 years, Robb Report's Best of the Best awards have recognized those who stood out for their superior craftsmanship, outstanding attention to detail, and unwavering pursuit of excellence in their fields. In light of these attributes, the Bentley Continental GT Speed has been awarded as Best Grand Tourer and the Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid has been honored as Best Interior.

The Continental GT Speed is the ultimate performance-based rendition of Bentley's iconic Grand Tourer and the most powerful road vehicle in the brand's 103-year history. This model still maintains the luxury, functionality, and comfort that customers expect from the Bentley lineup, while offering additional performance and agility provided by Electronic All-Wheel Steering, Electronic Limited-Slip Differential, and an upgraded version of the 6.0-liter W12 TSI engine that generates 650hp.

The Flying Spur Hybrid's interior is a showcase of Bentley's expertise in designing a contemporary cabin with unmatched luxury and innovation. With the extensive specification offering, customers can create a unique specification by selecting from a variety of 15 leather colors (five standard and 10 optional) and eight distinct veneers. Stitching and emblems can be set in blind or contrast colors, along with the option of contrast piping for the seat covers, evoking the original Flying Spur from the 1950s.

Bentley's craftsmanship continues to progress while maintaining the company's tradition, bringing modern innovations to the seats like lofted diamond quilting and 3D leather door panels. The Flying Spur Hybrid, which is regarded as the most efficient model in Bentley history, has a total range of 805 km and a pure electric range of 41 km.

In a statement, Bentley Americas President and Chief Executive Officer Christophe Georges said, “Recognizing both the Bentley Continental GT Speed and the Flying Spur Hybrid with the Robb Report Best of the Best honors confirms the breadth of extraordinary vehicles available from Bentley. The GT Speed is the pinnacle of power and performance, and the Flying Spur Hybrid establishes our progress toward full electrification of the Bentley line up later this decade.”

“The fact that the Bentley Continental GT Speed was named the 2022 Robb Report Car of the Year and has now added our Best Grand Tourer title to its list of accomplishments is a testament to the model’s combination of sublime power, handling and interior sophistication,” Robb Report Editor-in-Chief Paul Croughton stated. “Without question, it sets a new benchmark for the class.”

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