The all‑new Torcal is Bentley at its purest — a showcase of design, technology, craftsmanship and sustainable innovation. It stands as the blueprint for every future Bentley, no matter the powertrain.
The first read is proportion. Torcal’s long wheelbase, short overhangs and proud frontal aspect create a powerful stance and embody ‘upright elegance’, one of Bentley’s guiding design principles. Combined with the principle of an ‘endless bonnet’, these elements emphasise the car’s length, presence and unmistakable Bentley character.
The second read focuses on the car’s graphical elements, establishing identity and expression, particularly through the face. Echoes of iconic Bentleys, notably the Continental T, are reinterpreted through advanced lighting technology and a distinctive illuminated diamond grille. At the rear, clean, uncluttered graphics create the ‘prestigious shield’, a design principle first explored with the EXP 15 Concept Car.
The third read is surface language – the sculpture, volumes and the way light interacts with the car as the viewer moves around it. The Torcal deliberately reduces unnecessary lines, allowing its surfaces and proportions to create emotion and character.
This is most evident in the powerful rear haunches. The cabin tapers towards the rear, allowing the body to build over the rear wheels and creating what the design team describes as the ‘resting beast’ – a sense of strength and energy contained within the sculpture.
The fourth read is detail, revealing another layer of craftsmanship as occupants get closer to the car. The diamond pattern becomes a recurring thread throughout the Torcal, sometimes clearly expressed and elsewhere abstracted into surfaces, textures and patterns.
The same philosophy continues inside. The dashboard architecture remains inspired by the Bentley wings creating symmetry, power and balance, whilst bold sheer surfaces give authentic materials including leather, wool, veneer and aluminium space to breathe.
Knurled controls and reinterpreted bullseye air vents celebrate Bentley’s ‘magical fusion’ of craft and technology. Physical controls remain within the centre console and steering wheel, providing tactility for functions occupants naturally want to touch.
The design of the Torcal’s seats is all new and packed with technology. The standard seats include 16-way adjustment, heating, ventilation, adjustable bolsters and a new massage function.
Bentley’s recent and innovative Postural Adjust and Smart Seat Climate systems are included as options, maximising seat comfort over long distances by continuously adjusting the seat’s shape to subtly alter pressure distribution, and by adjusting heating and ventilation to control the occupant’s temperature to a desired setpoint. For the dedicated Wellness Seat Specification, the massage system now extends from the squab into the cushion, meaning legs as well as back and shoulders can be massaged.
To the rear, the three-occupant seat introduces a power fold system for the first time in a Bentley.
Five wheel designs in multiple finishes are offered at launch. The core car is offered with a 21” wheel as standard, with the S coming with a ten-twin-spoke 22” design as standard. Three further optional 22” wheels are then available, including a dedicated aerodynamically focused option while 21” and 22” tyres are available with summer and winter treads and compounds, with a 22” all-season tyre completing the range.
The first Bentley with a fully electric powertrain, Torcal delivers performance in a way that will be familiar to Bentley owners of any era, combining effortless power with precision. Delivering up to 888 PS, with the highest torque of any Bentley ever made – 1,350 Nm – Torcal can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds (0-100 km/h in 2.9 secs), yet the driving experience is always accessible, progressive and sophisticated. This level of performance was a conscious choice by the R&D team responsible, with knowledge that most customers find acceleration more extreme than this to be an uncomfortable experience.
GR Snippets
- Designed, engineered and built in Crewe and supported by a network of suppliers from across the UK, the Torcal represents a significant investment in British manufacturing
- Accessible, rewarding and sophisticated performance with up to 888 PS and 1,350 Nm of torque: 0-60 mph in as little as 2.8 secs
- Bentley’s most advanced chassis technology to date brings a new step in ride comfort and body control
- Completes the luxury of choice, adding fully electric powertrain to existing ICE and Hybrid Bentley models
- Range of up to 375 miles (600 km WLTP), with 10-80% charge in 16 minutes at 400 kW: ~100 miles in seven minutes
- Handcrafted propulsion sound performed by musicians inspired by the beat of a Bentley 6¾ litre V8 aids driving experience
- New interior materials and textures extend Bentley palette further than ever before, with clear focus on sustainability
- Launches as both a core model and a more sporting S model
