Bentley Reveals EXP 9 F – A Pinnacle Luxury Performace SUV Design Concept
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- EXP 9 F all-wheel drive luxury Sport Utility Vehicle concept revealed at Geneva Motor Show
- Potential for third Bentley model-line alongside Mulsanne and Continental ranges
- Bold reinterpretation of Bentley design cues in a spacious, versatile and high performance SUV
- A fusion of contemporary, crafted luxury, advanced in-car technology, commanding driving position and all-terrain capability
- 6.0 litre, twin turbocharged W12 engine and 8 speed transmission

The name EXP 9 F continues a Bentley tradition for its Experimental concepts that dates back to the very roots of the Company. While this explains EXP 9, the story behind the F is quite different. It stands for Falcon and helps to forge the link between Bentley Motors and Peckforton Castle.
BOLD, DYNAMIC, SPORTY DESIGN
- Key Bentley styling cues re-interpreted for EXP 9 F with innovative detailing
- Sculptured flowing surfaces emphasise power, muscularity and robustness
INTERIOR – A FUSION OF LUXURY WITH UTILITY
- Light, airy, contemporary cabin design with exquisite British ‘sporting’ luxury craft detailing
- Contemporary use of touchscreen and tailored interface technologies
- Fresh interpretation of traditional handcrafted materials with highly durable surfaces
- High degree of practicality including versatile rear cabin layout and full-width, two-piece tailgate
COMMANDING DRIVING POSITION AND CONTROL ARCHITECTURE
- Inspired blend of traditional analogue and TFT touchscreen technology
- Bespoke interface engineering – tailored to the individual with driver-selectable instrumentation modes
BENTLEY POWER AND PERFORMANCE
Although the EXP 9 F concept is based around the Bentley 6.0 litre, twin-turbocharged W12 engine with an 8-speed transmission, both the company’s recently-launched 4.0 litre, twin-turbocharged V8 or a hybrid drivetrain could meet the performance requirements of a pinnacle luxury SUV. Whilst EXP 9 F is primarily intended to investigate new design territory – and all drivetrain options remain under consideration – any Bentley SUV would offer the thunderous performance the marque is renowned for. The W12 6.0 litre powertrain, for example, could develop 600bhp and 800 Nm of torque with key performance indicators like the top speed and 0-60mph sprint time all setting new benchmarks for the SUV sector.EVALUATION, REFINEMENT AND FUTURE PLANNING
When the first generation Continental GT was unveiled in 2003 it represented the renaissance of Bentley as a global luxury icon, subsequent launches such as Mulsanne, Continental Flying Spur saloon and the new Continental GT have seen the Bentley brand growing from strength to strength. EXP 9 F represents the chance to take Bentley values of design, craftsmanship and engineering excellence into what would be – literally – new terrain for the brand. Bentley’s experience with the all-wheel drive Continental range makes the concept of a Bentley SUV a natural progression for the company. Customer and public reaction will be analysed following the unveiling of EXP 9 F at Geneva 2012, with the aim of refining the concept further. Above all, Bentley will be listening carefully to the reaction of customers and potential customers throughout the world, prior to making any definitive commitment to production. A Bentley Grand Tourer doesn’t necessarily have to be a coupé, a convertible or a saloon – it could equally well be an SUV. What’s important is that it should be true to Bentley’s brand values and in line with the desires and needs of our customers.– Alasdair Stewart, Member of the Board, Sales and Marketing. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XnVeligV3g[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7PbwSycRHs[/youtube]
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