showcasing the brand’s future direction of luxury and performance, the two-seater bentley ‘EXP 10 speed 6′ sportscar concept combines modern automotive design, skilled hand-craftsmanship, fine materials and advanced technology. the vehicle, exhibited at the 2015 geneva motor show, features a newly developed powertrain, enhancing a hybrid system to offer high capability.
‘EXP 10 Speed 6 is one vision for bentley’s future – a powerful, exquisite and individual concept. the showcar has the potential to be the new pinnacle luxury two-seat sports car. it offers thrilling, driver-oriented performance, complete with trademark modern bentley luxury and effortlessness.’ said wolfgang dürheimer, chairman and chief executive of bentley motors.
‘it could be a future model line, alongside the continental GT and redefining the pinnacle of another market sector, and the styling of the EXP 10 speed 6 could influence the expansion of the bentley family. this is not just a new sports car concept – but the potential bentley sports car – a bold vision for a brand with a bold future.’
through muscular surfaces, the concept automobile’s body shape has been influenced by the aerodynamic shapes of aircraft fuselages and wings. its short front overhang, long bonnet and wide rear, as well as its mixture of sharp lines and smooth faces, represent a dynamic sculpture, implying speed and an athletic stance. the sportscar features contemporary interpretations of bentley’s classic styling cues, evidenced by its richer metallic version of british racing green, its modified four-round headlamps and matrix grille. this front design utilizes advanced 3D metal printing technology that has also enabled the precision detail fabrication of the exhausts, side vents and the door handles.
continuing the exterior’s clean, modern surfaces, the elegant interior also represents the british brand’s unmistakable DNA. a continuous line, running from the 3D quilted doors which are milled from solid, straight-grain cheery wood, loops to the narrow center console. here, the driver has access to the driver controls and the intuitive 12-inch touch screen. past the two quilted sports seats, the rear of the cabin is divided into separate compartments which are trimmed in quality poltrona frau leather, where passengers can store their specifically designed four-piece luggage set.
from designboom