EXP 15, Bentley Motors’ newest design vision, has made its public debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. While not intended for production, the imposing and innovative grand tourer provides hints to the design of future Bentleys including the brand’s keenly anticipated first fully electric car.
With its iconic upright grille, long ‘endless’ bonnet and rearward cabin, EXP 15 has echoes of the 1930 Bentley Speed Six Gurney Nutting Sportsman coupé, often known as the “Blue Train”. Like that iconic Bentley from 95 years ago, EXP 15 features three seats to afford greater luxury in transit for its occupants, with innovative in-cabin storage for treasured pets and/or hand luggage.
The EXP 15 concept embodies five exterior design principles that will influence Bentley’s future production cars. Upright Elegance defines the profile of the front fender; Iconic Grille reinterprets the famed Bentley grille for the new electric era; Endless Bonnet Line reflects the heritage of the marque’s seminal designs; Resting Beast conveys the visual language of lean muscularity; and Prestigious Shield defines the rear panel that frames the reimagined Winged B emblem. Together, these principles define the form and function of luxurious and sustainable grand tourers that could only ever be Bentleys.
Tosan Aduayi is a motoring enthusiasts and writes periodically from Mansfield, Texas – [email protected]
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