An EV that sounds like a 6.75 L V8: A ride in the Bentley Torcal
Summary
Bentley will soon launch its first fully electric vehicle called the Torcal, a luxury sports SUV with an expected driving range of up to 300 miles. The car offers strong performance with over 850 horsepower and a unique engine sound created by human drumming to mimic a V8 engine.Key Facts
- Bentley’s Torcal is their first all-electric vehicle, releasing next month.
- It is a sports SUV about 16 feet 5 inches long, shorter than Bentley’s Bentayga model.
- The expected driving range is about 300 miles (482 km) under EPA testing.
- The car will support fast charging at 400 kW DC.
- The Torcal produces over 850 horsepower and more than 1,000 newton-meters (737 lb-ft) of torque.
- To keep the traditional Bentley engine sound feel, musicians recreated the V8 engine firing pattern by drumming.
- The design is based on similar engineering shared with the Porsche Cayenne EV but adjusted for Bentley’s style.
- Bentley aims to offer a smooth and confident driving experience rather than maximum power alone.
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