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December 10, 2014
Bentley Unveils EXP 9 F SUV Concept Video and Images | Bentley
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Bentley Unveils Video and Images of SUV Concept "EXP 9 F"
Bentley Motors has released new photos and video of its developing SUV, the "EXP 9 F," to coincide with the Goodwood Festival of Speed held in the brand's home country of the UK.
Text by HORIGUCHI Yoshihiro (OPENERS)
Developed While Listening to Customer Feedback
The EXP 9 F debuted as a concept car at theGeneva International Motor ShowGeneva International Motor Show in March this year. Initially revealed were the exterior, a simple interior, and engine specifications: a 6-liter W12 twin-turbo producing a maximum output of 600 bhp and a maximum torque of 800 Nm. Subsequently, at theBeijing International Motor Show in April, the interior, emphasizing traditional British handcrafted techniques, was also unveiled. Specific details were also disclosed, including the consideration of a 4-liter V8 or a V6 hybrid as potential engine options.
As this is Bentley's first SUV, the company is carefully gathering feedback from customers and stakeholders regarding its potential commercialization. Following the "Goodwood Festival of Speed," the brand plans to gauge audience reactions at the "Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance" scheduled for August in California.