By Adrian Padeanu, Motor1.com
With the unveiling of the all-new Flying Spur, Continental GT Convertible Edition 1, and Bentayga Speed,
it’s safe to say Bentley has had a busy year so far. There’s more to
come as a new concept car that goes by the name of “EXP 100 GT” will be
unveiled in less than two weeks from now. To get everyone’s attention,
the folks from Crewe have released a teaser video showing the door
opening upwards to reveal the side sills with the make and model’s name.
A dedicated microsite is up and running and that’s where we were able
to find two additional teaser images. These reveal a shadowy silhouette
of the car set to take the shape of a long and sensuous coupe with a sloping roofline and prominent wheel arches. It looks like a Continental GT from the future, which is exactly what Bentley is going for since the concept is a sneak preview of what’s to come.
Described as being a “transformative zero-emissions concept car,” the
EXP 100 GT will reportedly feature a hydrogen-hybrid powertrain based
on a report published by Autocar.
Another party trick is believed to be a transparent OLED screen built
into the door card to allow those inside the cabin to access various
functions of the car. The screens are expected to blend with the wood
veneers as seen on the EXP 12 Speed6e concept a couple of years ago.
Celebrating 100 years of Bentley, the new grand tourer will follow other
EXP concepts released in recent years. Aside from the aforementioned (and stunning we might add) Speed 6e convertible, there was also the equally appealing coupe version in 2015 and the much-criticized 2012 EXP 9F that went on to become the Bentayga.
From the limited info released by Bentley about the new concept,
we know the EXP 100 GT will aim to take craftsmanship to a whole new
level and set a new benchmark among luxury cars. It’ll also boast the
newest tech from the brand, including an autonomous driving system while
still offering a manual mode for those eager to experience the “thrill
of driving” a grand tourer from Bentley can offer.
The full reveal
is scheduled for July 10 during a dedicated event Bentley will
livestream on the Internet for the entire world to see.
