Bentley Torcal - Interview Robin Page, Director of Design, Bentley Motors

Bentley Motors has unveiled the all-new Torcal, the marque’s first fully electric model, at a global debut in London today. Designed and handcrafted in Britain, the Torcal brings together Bentley’s distinctive heritage and uncompromising craftsmanship with advanced electric technology, marking a new chapter for the brand from its home in Crewe.

The Torcal is the centrepiece of a £350 million investment in Bentley’s Crewe site, sustaining 4,000 jobs and marking the company’s biggest step yet towards an all-electric future. The investment has delivered an entirely new production line within the oldest building on the site, dating back to 1938, alongside continued investment in the skills of Bentley’s workforce as it takes on the challenge of manufacturing an electric car for the first time. Fully designed, developed and built in Crewe by the same 4,000-strong team, the Torcal is produced alongside Bentley’s combustion and hybrid models, supported by a network of suppliers from across the UK.

On the road, the Torcal delivers up to 888PS and 1,350Nm of torque – the highest of any Bentley to date – with acceleration of 0-60mph in as little as 2.8 seconds, up to 375 miles (600km WLTP) of range and 10-80% charging in under 20 minutes. The Torcal launches in two forms: the core model and the more sporting Torcal S. It also introduces new sustainable materials to the Bentley palette, including the world’s first 100% Merino wool automotive fabric, developed with Somerset weaver Fox Brothers.