Bentley Has Just Written the Most Important Chapter in Its Modern History
Bentley has done it.
On September 23, 2026, in London Bentley officially unveiled the all new Torcal.
This is not just another Bentley launch. This is Bentley crossing a threshold it has never crossed in 107 years of history.
The Torcal is the first ever fully electric Bentley.
It is the fourth model line in the Bentley range joining the Continental GT, the Flying Spur and the Bentayga. It is the most powerful production Bentley ever built. It has the highest torque of any Bentley ever built. And it introduces genuine new engineering firsts including Bentley first ever fully active suspension system.
With up to 888 PS (in the S model with Launch Control) and 1,350 Nm of torque, the Torcal accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds. Range extends to 600 km WLTP. Charging from 10 to 80 percent takes under 20 minutes at 400 kW.
For the UAE luxury car scene, this is a genuinely historic moment. Bentley has always been one of the most respected luxury car brands in the Emirates. The arrival of a fully electric Bentley in the UAE market opens an entirely new conversation about what luxury electric mobility can be.
As Bentley moves into the electric era, the wider UAE ultra luxury car scene will feel the ripples across the entire Bentley Continental GT Flying Spur and Bentayga ownership community.
Quote From Bentley Chairman and CEO
Dr Frank Steffen Walliser Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bentley Motors on the Torcal
For 107 years Bentleys have been the most incredibly complete car. Effortless performance outstanding comfort exquisite British handcraftsmanship using the best natural materials and a soundtrack with soul.
Our new Torcal sets extraordinary benchmarks in every area that matters.
The Torcal is a Bentley first and foremost created by people who care about using the best available materials and technology to blend heritage with cutting edge innovation.
I believe this is one of the best Bentleys ever.
Quick Specs Table
Here is the complete specification overview before diving into the details.
| Specification | Details |
| Model Name | Bentley Torcal (fourth Bentley model line) |
| Body Style | Low sleek luxury SUV, fully electric |
| Historic Status | First fully electric Bentley in 107 years |
| Motor Setup | Dual permanent magnet synchronous motors |
| Front Motor Diff | Open differential |
| Rear Motor Diff | Locking differential with multi-plate clutch |
| Battery Capacity | 113 kWh net |
| Battery Cells | 192 lithium-ion pouch cells in series |
| Voltage | 800V nominal |
| Battery Warranty | 100,000 miles / 10 years |
| Peak Power (S) | 888 PS – most powerful Flying B ever built |
| Peak Torque (S) | 1,350 Nm – highest torque of any Bentley ever |
| Fastest 0-60 mph | 2.8 seconds (S model with Launch Control) |
| Highest Top Speed | 162 mph (260 km/h) on S model |
| WLTP Range | Up to 375 miles (600 km) |
| Max DC Charging | 400 kW |
| 10-80% Charge Time | Under 20 minutes at 400 kW |
| Range Added in 7 min | 100 miles (161 km) |
| Length | 5 metres (shortest four-door in Bentley lineup) |
| Boot Space | 460 litres |
| Frunk Space | 90 litres |
| Turning Circle | 11.1 metres (with 5-degree rear steer) |
| Suspension | Fully active (first ever on a Bentley) |
| Iron Brakes | 420 mm front / 370 mm rear |
| Optional Ceramic Brakes | CSiC 440 mm front / 410 mm rear |
| Standard Audio | 620W, 16 speakers |
| Naim Audio Option | 1,780W, 28 speakers, Dolby Atmos 7.1 |
| Sunroof | Frosted Diamond switchable glass |
| Wheel Options | 21-inch standard on Core, 22-inch standard on S, 3 optional 22 inch |
| ADAS Sensors | 25 radars, sensors and cameras |
| Global Debut | September 23, 2026 (London) |
| Designed and Built | Crewe, England |
| Expected UAE Price | Estimated AED 900,000 to AED 1,400,000 depending on trim |
| UAE Distributor | Al Habtoor Motors |
Two Models at Launch Torcal and Torcal S
The Torcal launches in two distinct configurations from day one.
| Variant | Power | Torque | 0-60 mph | Top Speed |
| Torcal (Core) | 821 PS | 1,194 Nm | 3.3 sec | 155 mph / 250 km/h |
| Torcal S | 888 PS (with Launch Control) | 1,350 Nm | 2.8 sec | 162 mph / 260 km/h |
Torcal Core details
- 821 PS peak power
- 1,194 Nm peak torque
- 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds
- 0 to 100 km per hour in 3.4 seconds
- Top speed 155 mph or 250 km per hour
- 21-inch wheels standard
Torcal S details
- 888 PS peak power with Launch Control
- 1,350 Nm peak torque
- 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds
- 0 to 100 km per hour in 2.9 seconds
- Top speed 162 mph or 260 km per hour
- 22-inch wheels standard
- The S also gets a series of visual upgrades to match the additional performance.
Torcal S visual differentiators
- Black exterior brightware and mirror caps
- Dark rear lamps
- Rear diffuser and sports sills
- Front bumper strakes
- Red brake calipers
- S fender badges
- Black Bentley wings badges
- Dedicated S colour split quilt and stitch pattern
- Sports pedals
- Piano black veneer as standard
- Illuminated treadplates
- Dynamic waterfall mood lighting
Performance The Most Powerful Flying B Ever Built
The numbers matter here. This is the most powerful production Bentley Motors has ever built.
Powertrain details
- Pair of powerful permanent magnet synchronous motors
- Both are dry sump designs filled with oil for life
- Front motor uses an open differential
- Rear motor uses a locking differential with a multi plate clutch on each output shaft
- Torque vectoring capability for precise handling
Why 888 PS was a conscious choice
- Bentley R and D team specifically chose to cap peak power at 888 PS
- Most customers find acceleration more extreme than this to be uncomfortable
- This philosophy makes the Torcal genuinely usable at its full capability
- Delivers effortless power without the harsh acceleration of some rival electric cars
This is very Bentley. Where some brands would boast about 1,500+ horsepower, the Torcal engineering team deliberately calibrated the car to be intense but never uncomfortable.
Battery and Charging
The Torcal battery represents the state of the art of luxury electric vehicle engineering.
Battery details
- 113 kWh net capacity
- 192 lithium-ion pouch cells in series
- 800V nominal architecture
- 100,000-mile 10-year battery warranty
Range and consumption
- Up to 375 miles (600 km) WLTP range
- Real world UAE range with air conditioning at highway speeds around 480 to 520 km
Charging performance
- Maximum DC charging rate 400 kW
- 10 to 80 percent charge in just under 20 minutes at 400 kW
- 100 miles (161 km) of range added in just 7 minutes
- Fast enough for practical UAE inter emirate driving
400 kW is truly cutting-edge charging speed. Only a handful of production cars support this rate today. The Torcal is joining Porsche Taycan and BMW iX3 in the top tier of EV charging performance.
Fully Active Suspension A Bentley First
The Torcal introduces Bentley first ever fully active suspension system.
Suspension details
- Fully active suspension (first Bentley to feature this)
- Adaptive two valve dampers
- Each damper can be actively and independently raised or lowered instantaneously
- Reacts to both road and driver inputs in real time
- Delivers Bentley signature magic carpet ride
- Anti roll bars are not required
- Reactive dampers provide infinitely adjustable anti roll torque
Steering and handling
- Electronic All Wheel Steering fitted as standard
- Rear steering angles up to 5 degrees
- Turning circle reduced to just 11.1 metres
- Highly manoeuvrable for a 5 metre luxury SUV
The magic carpet ride description is Bentley own. Combined with the low centre of gravity from the underfloor battery pack, the Torcal has the potential to redefine what luxury ride quality feels like at speed.
Design Confident Progressive and Genuinely Bentley
Design Director Robin Page has created what he describes as an SUV with a new design language rooted in Bentley DNA.
Design Director Robin Page four reads philosophy
- When we design a Bentley, we consider how people naturally perceive an object
- You don’t experience a car all at once. There is a hierarchy to what you see and understand which we describe through four reads
First read Proportion
- Long wheelbase and short overhangs
- Proud frontal aspect creating a powerful stance
- Embodies upright elegance one of Bentley guiding design principles
- Endless bonnet principle creates presence
Second read Graphical elements
- Echoes of iconic Bentleys notably the Continental T
- Distinctive illuminated diamond grille
- Clean uncluttered rear graphics creating the prestigious shield
Third read Surface language
- Reduces unnecessary lines
- Powerful rear haunches create the resting beast effect
- Cabin tapers toward the rear so body builds over rear wheels
Fourth read Detail
- Diamond pattern becomes a recurring thread throughout the Torcal
- Sometimes clearly expressed sometimes abstracted into surfaces textures and patterns
The Torcal is also the first Bentley to feature Bentley redesigned and modernised emblem revealed last year.
Handcrafted Soundscape Bentley Dynamic Symphony
This may be the most creative engineering story of the Torcal.
The challenge
- Bentleys have always had a distinctive engine sound going back to the 1919 3 Litre model
- Electric vehicles are silent by default
- Bentley needed to create authentic sound feedback for the driver
The solution
- Bentley team studied what makes the sound of a Bentley V8 emotionally appealing
- Found that the rhythm of the 6.75 litre V8 was central to its character
- Recorded real instruments to recreate that rhythm
Instruments used to create the Bentley Dynamic Symphony
- Drums
- Viola
- Bass guitar
- Complete with subtle variations and tiny imperfections just like a real instrument played by a human
How it works in practice
- From resting pulse to full throttle acceleration
- Human generated soundtrack provides aural feedback to the driver
- Volume increases in Sport mode
- Can be turned off completely if silence is preferred
Other clever audio details
- Direction indicator sound is a recording of a hammer striking a leather surface (from Bentley upholstery workshops)
- Touchscreen and digital assistant note are the sound of a crystal glass being tapped
This is Bentley proving that even functional sound design deserves handcraftsmanship. It is one of the most human centred approaches to electric car sound design in the industry.
Quote From Design Director Robin Page
Robin Page Design Director at Bentley Motors on the Torcal design language
When we design a Bentley we consider how people naturally perceive an object.
You don’t experience a car all at once. There is a hierarchy to what you see and understand which we describe through four reads.
Interior Modern Materials Sustainably Sourced
The Torcal introduces several material innovations to the Bentley palette.
World first Merino wool automotive fabric
- Developed in collaboration with Fox Brothers a Somerset firm weaving fine wool since the 18th century
- World’s first 100 percent Merino wool automotive fabric
- First automotive wool fabric certified by the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS)
- Available in 5 colours
- Brings warmth and softness of fashion grade wool to the car cabin
Ombre Walnut by Mulliner
- Formed from up to 1,000 individually selected layers of responsibly sourced walnut offcuts and craft paper
- Carefully pressed together and sliced to less than a millimetre thick
- Four distinct walnut shades flow naturally from deep black through dark smoke and light smoke
- A striking expression of modern luxury rooted in traditional craftsmanship
Sunburst Aluminium by Mulliner
- Reinterprets the engine turned aluminium dashboards of Bentleys past
- Tactile precision three way brush pattern
- Demonstrates Bentley craftsmanship precision in a fresh light
Complete material palette
- 15 different shades of olive tan leather including new hues of Teal Terra and Glaze
- 15 matching shades of Dinamica
- 6 wood veneer options
- 2 technical finishes
- 6 Piano finishes (Black Gravity Grey Linen Teal Imperial Blue Cricket Ball)
Advanced Seat Technology
The Torcal seats are all new and packed with technology.
Standard 16 way adjustable seats
- Heating and ventilation
- Adjustable bolsters
- New massage function
Optional Postural Adjust and Smart Seat Climate
- Continuously adjusts seat shape to alter pressure distribution
- Adjusts heating and ventilation to maintain desired temperature
- Maximises comfort over long distances
Wellness Seat Specification
- Massage system extends from squab into the cushion
- Legs as well as back and shoulders can be massaged
Rear seat innovations
- Three occupant seat
- Introduces a power fold system for the first time in a Bentley
For UAE buyers who spend significant time being chauffeured or on long GCC road trips this level of seat technology is genuinely useful.
Four Experience Modes A New Approach to Drive Modes
The Torcal introduces four Experience Modes that go far beyond traditional chassis and powertrain settings.
Bentley Mode
- Warm dynamic and perfectly balanced
- Blends comfort and craftsmanship
- Environment feels refined yet driver focused
Comfort Mode
- Calmer environment with minimum distraction
- Encourages a gentler pace
- Option of a digital detox with all but essential information hidden
Sport Mode
- Most dynamic of the four modes
- Soundtrack becomes more immersive
- Visual cues become more focused
- Ambience in lighting and control response grows increasingly purposeful
Refresh Mode
- Fresh air circulation increased
- Lighting becomes brighter
- Atmosphere feels lighter cleaner and more invigorating
- Recharges mind and spirit
These modes bring light sound climate air flow and digital information together in harmony. They are designed around how vehicle occupants want to feel not just how the car drives.
Technology and Convenience
The Torcal is packed with cutting edge technology.
Display technology
- Curved OLED screens unique to Bentley
- Deeper blacks and more vibrant colours
- Improved contrast
- Better ergonomics across all screen areas
Augmented reality head up display
- Projects information such as navigational instructions directly into the driver field of view
- Aligns with turns or hazards
- Reduces time driver has eyes off the road
Facial recognition
- Allows easy driver identification
- Automatically loads user preferences (seat and steering wheel position ADAS preferences and settings)
Mobile Device Key
- User mobile phone can behave like the car key
- Full functionality and access rights
Advanced parking and safety
- 25 radars sensors and cameras around the car
- Latest ADAS technologies for driving and parking
- Can automatically reverse to identified point on narrow roads if obstacles are encountered
- Assistance systems for towing garage and parallel parking
- Remote parking via App
- Custom parking manoeuvres can be trained into the car
- Four radar controlled powered doors self open and close
Frosted Diamond switchable glass sunroof
- Brings greater flexibility to the cabin experience
- Tailor light and atmosphere at the touch of a button
Audio Systems Naim Partnership
The Torcal offers two premium audio systems.
Standard system
- 620W power output
- 16 speakers
- High quality luxury audio experience
Optional Naim system
- 1,780W power output
- 28 speakers
- Kinaesthetic seat shakers
- Front headrest speakers
- Dolby Atmos 7.1 support
The Naim collaboration is one of the finest audio partnerships in the industry. UAE luxury car buyers who appreciate music will find this a genuine highlight of the Torcal experience.
Braking and Practical Details
Braking and everyday practicality receive equal Bentley attention.
Braking systems
- Standard iron brake system 420 mm front discs and 370 mm rear discs
- Optional CSiC ceramic system 440 mm front discs (jointly the largest in the world with other Bentleys) and 410 mm rear
- Both available with black red or grey calipers
- Three additional caliper colours available through Mulliner
Practical details
- 5 metres in length – shortest four door in the model line up
- 460 litre boot
- Supplemented by 90 litre front storage area
- 11.1 metre turning circle – highly manoeuvrable
- Up to 375 miles (600 km) WLTP range enables uninterrupted long distance travel
Beyond100+ Strategy Bentley Electric Future
The Torcal is part of a much bigger Bentley strategy.
Beyond100+ commitments
- Bentley company strategy for its electric future
- Promises to revolutionise the company to be exclusively electric from 2035
- Represents a significant investment in British manufacturing
- Torcal designed engineered and built in Crewe England
- Supported by a network of UK based suppliers
What this means for existing Bentley owners
- Bentley combustion models remain available
- Bentayga Continental GT Flying Spur and Bentayga EWB continue
- Torcal adds electric option alongside existing ICE and hybrid Bentleys
- Buyers have complete luxury of choice across powertrain preferences
The Torcal is a genuinely significant investment in the future of British luxury car manufacturing. It also gives Bentley customers the ability to move to electric on their own timeline.
Quote From Product Line Director Torcal
Martin Page Product Line Director for the Torcal on what the Torcal represents
The Torcal represents something new and I think unique.
It has been engineered with great care to ensure it remains a Bentley to its core enhanced rather than dominated by technology.
From luxury to refinement and effortless performance the Torcal has taken the elements that define a Bentley to extraordinary new levels.
What This Means for UAE Bentley Buyers
The UAE is one of the most important markets for Bentley globally.
Historic UAE Bentley presence
- Multiple Bentley models in UAE royal collections
- Continental GT Flying Spur and Bentayga regularly seen across Dubai and Abu Dhabi
- Al Habtoor Motors is the official UAE Bentley dealer
- Strong Bentley heritage and current market presence
Why the Torcal matters for UAE buyers
- First fully electric Bentley for UAE customers who want to move to electric
- 400 kW charging works with UAE fast charging network
- 600 km WLTP range provides real UAE inter emirate practicality
- Handcrafted Bentley experience with modern electric convenience
- Full Bentley service and warranty support through Al Habtoor Motors
Expected UAE pricing
- Estimated between AED 900,000 and AED 1,400,000 depending on trim and options
- Torcal Core expected around AED 900,000 to AED 1,100,000
- Torcal S expected around AED 1,200,000 to AED 1,400,000 or higher with Mulliner options
- Positions it between the Bentayga and above the Continental GT electric replacement (when it eventually launches)
How the Torcal Compares to Luxury EV Rivals
The Torcal enters a competitive luxury electric SUV space in the UAE.
Direct rivals
- Rolls Royce Spectre from around AED 2 million (larger coupe not SUV)
- Range Rover Electric from around AED 700,000 (upcoming)
- Porsche Cayenne Electric from around AED 480,000 (upcoming)
- Mercedes Maybach EQS 680 SUV from around AED 700,000
- Lucid Gravity from around AED 500,000
What sets the Torcal apart
- First ever fully electric Bentley (major heritage significance)
- 888 PS most powerful Flying B ever built
- Bentley handcraftsmanship at every touchpoint
- Naim 28 speaker audio system option
- World first 100 percent Merino wool automotive fabric
- Bentley Dynamic Symphony handcrafted electric soundscape
- Full four Experience Modes tailored to how occupants want to feel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bentley Torcal
The Torcal is Bentley first ever fully electric vehicle and the fourth model line in the Bentley range. It joins the Continental GT Flying Spur and Bentayga as a low sleek luxury electric SUV designed engineered and built in Crewe England.
When was the Bentley Torcal revealed
The Torcal made its global debut in London on September 23 2026.
How much power does the Bentley Torcal have
The Torcal Core produces 821 PS with 1,194 Nm of torque. The Torcal S produces up to 888 PS with 1,350 Nm of torque when Launch Control is active. That makes the S the most powerful production Bentley ever built.
How fast is the Bentley Torcal
The Torcal S accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds (0 to 100 km per hour in 2.9 seconds) with a top speed of 162 mph or 260 km per hour. The Torcal Core does 0 to 60 in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph.
What is the range of the Bentley Torcal
Up to 375 miles (600 km) WLTP range from the 113 kWh battery pack.
How fast can the Bentley Torcal charge
Maximum DC fast charging rate is 400 kW. Full 10 to 80 percent charge takes under 20 minutes. 100 miles (161 km) of range added in just 7 minutes.
How much will the Bentley Torcal cost in the UAE
Final UAE pricing has not been confirmed by Bentley. Expected pricing is estimated between AED 900,000 and AED 1,400,000 depending on Core or S variant and Mulliner options.
When will the Bentley Torcal launch in the UAE
Bentley has not yet confirmed UAE launch date. Al Habtoor Motors is expected to receive UAE stock in 2027 with first customer deliveries in 2027 or 2028.
Is the Bentley Torcal available in a Core and S variant
Yes. The Torcal launches in two variants. The Core (821 PS) and the S (888 PS). The S adds visual differentiators including black brightware red brake calipers dark rear lamps sports pedals and dedicated colour split quilt and stitch patterns.
What is Bentley Dynamic Symphony
Bentley Dynamic Symphony is the handcrafted electric propulsion soundscape created by Bentley engineers using real instruments (drums viola and bass guitar) to recreate the emotional rhythm of a Bentley 6.75 litre V8 engine.
Beyond the Torcal UAE Bentley Options
The Torcal is not yet available in UAE showrooms. First customer deliveries are expected in 2027 or 2028.
For UAE buyers who want a Bentley now the current market offers exceptional choice. used cars in Dubai include low mileage Bentley Continental GT Flying Spur and Bentayga models at significant savings versus new. These provide the full Bentley handcrafted experience with immediate availability through established UAE dealer service networks.
Thinking of Upgrading Your Own Car Toward Bentley Ownership
If the Torcal is on your wishlist for 2027 or 2028 this is a good moment to plan your upgrade.
You can easily sell your car and put the value directly toward your Bentley Torcal reservation when Al Habtoor Motors opens UAE orders. Luxury car values remain strong in the UAE and a proper valuation takes only 15 minutes. It often surprises owners with a higher number than expected.
Final Thoughts
The Bentley Torcal is one of the most historically significant luxury car launches of the decade.
It is Bentley first fully electric vehicle in 107 years of history. It is the most powerful production Bentley ever built. It introduces genuine engineering firsts including Bentley first fully active suspension system. It uses innovative sustainable materials including the world first 100 percent Merino wool automotive fabric. And it does all of this while remaining unmistakably Bentley in every important way.
The Bentley Dynamic Symphony handcrafted soundscape is a lovely detail. So is the Frosted Diamond switchable glass sunroof. So are the four Experience Modes that adapt not just how the car drives but how occupants feel when they are in it.
For the UAE market this matters. Bentley has been a defining luxury car brand across Dubai Abu Dhabi and the wider Emirates for decades. The Torcal opens a new chapter of Bentley ownership that will appeal to UAE customers who want to move to electric on their own terms without giving up the handcraftsmanship refinement and effortless power that has defined Bentley for over a century.
The Torcal is not just Bentley entering the electric era. It is Bentley proving that the electric era can be shaped in Bentley own image. Slow to reveal. Rich in detail. Effortless in execution. And unmistakably Bentley in every possible way.
