Here's the Torcal, the first fully electric Bentley
It sounds like a V8, rides like a Flying Spur, but handles like a Continental GT.
Bentley has unveiled its first fully electric vehicle, the Torcal, named after a Spanish rock formation. This groundbreaking car is the brand's first battery EV. The production model was initially shown in a camouflaged form, which hid its true shape beneath a sleek exterior. The final design is less bulbous and more blocky than the disguised prototype.
Measuring smaller than the Bentayga, the Torcal is also expected to be priced lower, though Bentley has yet to disclose the exact US price point. The car shares some underpinnings with the Porsche Cayenne, as both are part of the Volkswagen Group. The Torcal's power output varies between two trims: the standard Torcal and the more powerful Torcal S.
The standard Torcal offers a peak output of 810 hp (604 kW) and 880 lb-ft (1,194 Nm), allowing it to reach 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.3 seconds. The more powerful Torcal S, on the other hand, packs a punch with 875 hp (653 kW) and 995 lb-ft (1,350 Nm). This allows the Torcal S to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 2.8 seconds, and it boasts an impressive top speed of 162 mph (260 km/h). These impressive figures are particularly noteworthy when compared to the standard version, which reaches 155 mph (250 km/h).
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