Bentley Surpasses 200,000 Units in Cumulative Production After 102 Years Since Founding

Bentley Motors has surpassed a global cumulative production of 200,000 units since its establishment in 1919.

[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] Bentley Motors announced on the 5th that since its establishment in 1919, its global cumulative production has surpassed 200,000 units.

On the 26th of last month, Bentley Motors displayed the 200,000th produced vehicle, the Bentayga Hybrid, alongside the oldest existing Bentley model, the EXP2, at its headquarters in Crewe, UK, where its longest-serving employees gathered.

This milestone of surpassing 200,000 cumulative units signifies that Bentley's recent major model lineup, including the Continental GT and Bentayga, has transformed Bentley Motors' image over the past 20 years and led to successful results.

In particular, the 200,000th produced vehicle is the newest model among the 155,582 units produced since 2003, the year the first-generation Continental GT was launched. Currently, the Crewe factory produces 85 vehicles in one day, which is the same number of vehicles produced in one month 20 years ago.

Bentley Motors produced a total of 44,418 vehicles from its founding year 1919 until 2002, of which 38,933 were produced in Crewe. Since 2003, the company has focused on investment for the success of Bentley's luxury grand tourer, the Continental GT, and in January of this year, the 80,000th Continental GT was produced.

Adrian Hallmark, Chairman of Bentley Motors, said, "The 200,000th Bentley vehicle is just the latest milestone in the remarkable journey since Bentley Motors was founded in 1919," adding, "We are entering a transformative period for the next 100 years as we establish ourselves as leaders in the sustainable luxury mobility market."

In November last year, Bentley Motors announced its 'Beyond 100' strategy, which embodies its vision as a leader in sustainable mobility for the next 100 years. Bentley Motors aims to become a fully carbon-neutral manufacturer in all areas, from production processes at the Crewe factory to its sales model lineup, by 2030.

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