With Ferrari and Porsche working on hybrids, you know the latest green revolution has touched everyone. Rolls-Royce is even rumored to be working on an electric Phantom, but that car would be one entirely in keeping with the brand’s values.
Bentley (oddly enough, given in the name) made a step towards being greener with the Continental Supersports, the first flex-fuel capable Continental in the Bentley lineup. Well those that bought that particular model for its flex-fuel capability will find that it is being expanded to the entire lineup by June of this year.
Offering the ability to be powered by fuels like ethanol means Bentley owners can choose renewable fuels if they so choose, without sacrificing performance or any other Bentley features. No brainer if you ask us.
The recently introduced Mulsanne features cylinder deactivation to save fuel economy, but isn’t getting flex fuel capability – for now at least.
Conversely, the Continentals aren’t getting cylinder deactivation either – yet. It’ll be interesting to see what measures Bentley takes in the future. Hopefully, they’ll be in keeping with everything we know Bentley to be.
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