The Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8 engine is an engine introduced in 1959. Built in Crewe, it was used on most Rolls-Royce and Bentley automobiles in the four decades after its introduction, with its final application being the Bentley Mulsanne which ended production in 2020.

The 4.0 litre, twin-turbocharged V8 combustion engine that powers the Continental GT, Continental GTC and Flying Spur occupies a unique position in Bentley history. To honour its legendary status, three incredible new V8-powered editions have been created: the Continental GT Edition 8, the Continental GTC Edition 8 and the Flying Spur Edition 8.

2020年6月3日 · Bentley says it's the "longest-serving V-8 engine in continuous production in history," lasting almost 62 years and with 36,000 units built. Why's it going away?

2020年6月25日 · In its latest, mightiest iteration, the twin turbo V8 delivers 811lb ft at 1,750rpm. That’s 1100Nm if you insist on a metric measurement. But you shouldn’t because everything about this car is...

2020年10月29日 · Following the path forged by Bentayga SUV and Continental coupe and convertible, Bentley is supplementing its W12 powered Flying Spur with a V8. In fact, it is doing so with the same V8 as...

2020年6月2日 · Developing 530 bhp for the Mulsanne Speed, together with an astonishing 1,100 Nm of torque, the low-revving engine delivers a unique character that defined the widely-recognised “wave of torque” that all Bentleys now ride.

2024年5月9日 · Bentley is retiring its current-generation 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine from the Continental GT, Continental GTC and Flying Spur model lines. Initially this will apply to the UK, Europe and MEAI, while other areas, including North America, will follow later.

2021年1月19日 · Bentley is bringing the heat with the new 4.0-Liter twin-turbo Flying Spur V8 engine. Using a hot-V turbo configuration, the engine's aim is efficiency.

2019年11月15日 · Bentley is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its venerable V8, the longest serving engine of its type in production. Originally fitted to the S2 model of 1959, the lasting appeal of the Bentley engine is proven by its continued application today in the luxurious Mulsanne limousine.

2024年5月28日 · After building more than 100,000 W12s since 2002, Bentley ceased production of its iconic engine in April. With an eye on sustainability, the British brand planned to retrain and redeploy the...