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Bentley EXP12 Speed 6e 2016-2017
  • Bentley EXP12 Speed 6e 2016-2017
  • Bentley EXP12 Speed 6e 2016-2017
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Bentley EXP12 Speed 6e 2016-2017
Designers: Stefan Sielaff, Bentley Design, Bentley Motors Limited, Crewe, Cheshire, United kingdom
Manufacturer: Bentley Motors Limited, Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom
 

A fusion of cutting-edge technology  and beautiful materials is evident right throughout  EXP 12 Speed 6e's luxuriously appointed cabin, ensuring that the brand's use of technology is not cold or emotionless. The entire central console, for example, is hewn from a solid piece of elegantly curved glass encompassing a high-definition OLED screen. All of the car's principle onboard controls are accessible from here, including navigation, entertainment and climate control.

Handmade, cut-glass sections on the steering wheel contain the controls for media, communications, navigation and car set-up. There are also two buttons Featured at  the  top of the cut-away steering wheel, one offering an instant performance boost and the other the ability to limit speed, in urban areas forexample.

The passenger, meanwhile, has their own control panel on the front Fascia with access to social media, email and entertainment.

Exquisite copper elements around the gear selector, Bentley Dynamic Drive dial and in the door veneer panels are integrated into the cabin to highlight the electric performance potential of the concept's advanced new powertrain.

The car's intelligent infotainment system is the central brain to access many real world services using connected-car Apps.

Exterior
On the outside, the iconic Bentley mesh grille Features a complex 3D geometry and smoked finish with copper highlights that identify the Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e as a fully electric vehicle. When the car is running the '6e' logo illuminates in a striking, vibrant white.

The exterior design is an expression of muscular, athletic surfaces inspired by contemporary architecture, the natural world and the aerodynamic shapes of aircraft fuselages.

It represents a natural evolution of Bentley's  design DNA  and signifies  future design direction, taking the famous powerline and haunch to new levels of drama and tension. When combined with muscular proportions and an athletic stance through the use of a short front overhang, long bonnet, low grille and wide rear, the exterior styling hints at the high­ performance potential of thecar.

The twin bonnet scoops act as highly effective heat sinks that supply additional cooling to the battery and powertrain.

The wing mirrors - which are cameras rather than traditional reflective glass - are exceptionally sleek and were inspired by the sculptural form of stealth aircraft fuselages.

When rapid inductive charging is not available, EXP 12 Speed 6e can be connected to a mains AC power supply via the auxiliary charging point, subtly concealed behind the rear number plate.

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