BENTLEY BERLIN CELEBRATES MILESTONE YEAR AND 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF CONTINENTAL GT

• 20 years of supplying extraordinary cars celebrated with the opening of a new workshop in Motorworld Manufaktur
• New service area to complement flagship showroom in German capital
• Landmark coincides with 20th anniversary of Continental GT – the definitive grand tourer
• Milestone moment celebrated with display of all three generations of Continental GT models
• Anniversary also marks the end of Bentley’s iconic W12 engine 
• British marque begins 2023 with strong first quarter after record operating profits in 2022

(Berlin, 12 June 2023) Bentley Berlin is commemorating a milestone 20th year in the German capital – a landmark that also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Bentley Continental GT. The opening of the new workshop at Motorwold Manufaktur celebrates two decades of supplying extraordinary cars with a unique display of Continental GT models. These examples  represent all three generations of the ultimate grand tourer, available for Bentley customers and enthusiasts to view and enjoy.

The city centre site opened a new service area to mark its 20th year in Berlin, a facility that will be complemented in the future by a new, state-of-the-art showroom. This investment reflects strong first quarter results for Bentley in 2023, with operating profits of €216 million globally – up 27 per cent on the same period in 2022. The figure follows record yearly results in 2022, when operating profits of €708 million were up nearly €1 billion, compard to 2018.

First and second-generation Continental GTs from the Bentley Heritage Collection joined the most recent one in Berlin. The three Continental GT models on show at Bentley Berlin included a first generation, 2004 Coupe, which was arguably the first all-new Bentley since the original 3 Litre of 1919, with no components carried over from a previous generation. Alongside will be a 2017 Supersports, a name badge featuring on Bentley’s most extreme performance cars and first used on the 3 Litre Supersports in 1925. This third generation, Continental GT model is powered by Bentley’s iconic W12 engine, a 12-cylinder powerplant which will no longer be manufactured after April 2024.

Ali Khalouf, General Manager at Bentley Berlin, commented:

“This is an especially pleasing moment for everybody involved at Bentley Berlin. We must thank our loyal customers who have supported us over the years, helping to drive Bentley’s remarkable progress. We hope they enjoyed and celebrated these special Continental GT models gathered in our new workshop.”

Balazs Rooz, Regional Director for Bentley Motors Europe, added:

“Opening a new facility is always a milestone for any brand and retail partner, but celebrating a 20th anniversary is something special. Bentley Berlin, our ‘Gold best of the best’ retail partner from 2022 is another proof of the success of the company’s ever-expanding sales network. As we look towards an electrified future as part of our Beyond100 strategy, investment such as we see in Berlin will help ensure the continued success of our ground-breaking, luxury mobility plan.”

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