Bentley unveils Torcal, its first EV: 888 PS, 375 miles of range — SkimNews
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- Bentley unveiled the Torcal at a London debut, making it the brand's first all-electric vehicle and fourth model line alongside the Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Bentayga — designed, engineered, and built in Crewe, England.
- The Torcal launches in two trims: a base version with 821 PS hitting 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds, and the Torcal S with 888 PS, 1,350 Nm of torque, and launch control cutting 0-60 to 2.8 seconds.
- Specs trail former CEO Adrian Hallmark's 2022 promise of 1,400 HP and a 1.5-second 0-60 mph; Bentley says it deliberately capped acceleration because customers find anything more extreme uncomfortable.
- The 113 kWh, 800V battery pack (192 lithium-ion pouch cells) delivers up to 375 miles WLTP range, peaks at 400 kW charging, and hits 10-80% in 16 minutes — figures that closely mirror Porsche's Cayenne Electric, its VW Group sibling.
- The Torcal is Bentley's first car with fully active suspension eliminating anti-roll bars, standard all-wheel steering that cuts the turning circle to 11.1 meters, and a "Bentley Dynamic Symphony" soundtrack built from recordings of real drummers, viola, and bass players.
- The cabin debuts what Bentley calls the world's first 100% Merino wool automotive fabric, developed with Somerset weaver Fox Brothers, alongside an Ombré Walnut veneer made from walnut off-cuts and recycled paper.
Why it matters: Bentley's first EV delivers credible but not class-leading numbers — 888 PS and 375 miles trail the 1,400 HP Hallmark promised while mirroring the Porsche Cayenne Electric's powertrain nearly spec-for-spec. For luxury buyers, the Torcal lands as a craftsmanship and design statement, not a performance benchmark, and Bentley still hasn't announced pricing or a delivery date.
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