Two decades of iconic Bentley W12 engine celebrated at Crewe
- Over 100,000 W12 engines hand-built at Dream Factory
- Most successful 12-cylinder engine of the modern era
- Landmark decision to end production in line with Bentley’s move to be leaders in sustainable luxury mobility
(Crewe, 24 July 2024) Bentley Motors is celebrating production of the last hand-built, high performance 12-cylinder engine at the company’s UK headquarters in Crewe. It concludes a pivotal chapter in Bentley’s history, as the last Bentley W12-powered Bentayga, Continental GT and Flying Spur cars roll off the production line at the company’s Dream Factory.
The last hand-built Bentley W12 Engine
More than 100,000 W12s have been produced since the engine was introduced in the original Continental GT in 2003. The milestone decision to cease production is in line with Bentley’s ground-breaking Beyond100 strategy, which will see the company become a global leader in sustainable luxury mobility.
To mark this special occasion, a commemorative lunch for the W12 assembly and R&D teams was held at Bentley’s Heritage Garage in Crewe. Guests then gathered to form part of a W12 portrait photograph in the Pyms Lane Plaza. Assembly colleagues were also presented with the gift of a commemorative W12 engine piston to cherish the moment.
