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Bentley embraces bio power
Luxury car maker, Bentley, has announced that its FlexFuel technology – pioneered on the Supersports Coupe last year – has been extended across the company’s complete 2011 Continental range. Bentley’s acclaimed W12 6-liter power unit now has the technology to run on petrol, E85 bioethanol or any mix of the two fuels – all from a single tank.
The move from Bentley comes two years on after the company’s CEO, Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen, revealed plans to cut the car maker’s overall CO2 emissions footprint by 15% by 2012. Speaking at the Geneva Motor Show, Paefgen added: “When we launched our environmental strategy, it was a clear pledge to reduce the impact of our cars on the environment. This latest development is proof of our commitments and is a significant step towards our 2012 targets.”
In addition to the Flexfuel technology, the 6.75-liter V8 engine for the upcoming Mulsanne has been completely re-engineered to deliver a 15% reduction CO2 emissions as well as improved power and torque through the introduction of two new control systems, cam phasing and cylinder deactivation – a first for the ultra-luxury sector.
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