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🚗Bentley Unveils Torcal: 810 HP Electric SUV

Bentley's First Electric SUV Packs 810 HP

TL;DR

Bentley's Torcal, the brand's first electric SUV, packs 810 HP and sprints from 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds. It slots beneath the Bentayga in size and price, with a 113 kWh battery and up to 400 kW fast charging.

Bentley just unveiled the Torcal, its first battery electric vehicle. The Torcal is smaller and less bulbous than its prototype, offering 810 hp and 880 lb-ft of torque in its standard version. It’s designed to be familiar to existing Bentley customers, with a 113 kWh battery and 400 kW fast charging capability. If you're in the market for a high-performance electric SUV, the Torcal's 3.3-second 0-60 mph time and 375-mile WLTP range might make it worth a look. The car's interior features a new merino wool fabric and a unique wood finish made from up to 1,000 walnut offcuts.

Bentley Unveils Torcal: 810 HP Electric SUV — Ars Technica

Key Points

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Torcal's standard version offers 810 hp and 880 lb-ft of torque

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Torcal S version boasts 875 hp and 995 lb-ft of torque

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0-60 mph time for Torcal is 3.3 seconds; Torcal S: 2.8 seconds

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Torcal S has a top speed of 162 mph

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Torcal features a 113 kWh battery and 400 kW fast charging

Why It Matters

If you're in the market for a high-performance electric SUV, the Torcal's 810 hp and 3.3-second 0-60 mph time could make it a top contender. Its 113 kWh battery and 400 kW fast charging capability also offer impressive range and charging speed. However, the lack of a passenger infotainment screen might be a drawback for some.

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