Bentley EXP10 speed 6: new direction or identity crisis?

Yet another controversial concept recently released was this, the Bentley EXP10 speed 6. It is extremely intriguing because it suggests that Bentley is becoming more and more interested in the idea of producing a sports car. This will be a strange new segment for a company that has always done the GT and luxury car thing. But at the moment Bentley seems to be trying to get in on various sectors that it hasn't before, and sports car is one of them.

Now let me set this out so no one is under any illusions. This car is a concept car, and as of yet there is no concrete plans to build anything like this, it just seeks to show that Bentley wants to expand their range. This could be the template for the fifth model line for Bentley, and the EXP10 speed 6 shows what a potential Bentley sports car would look like. But does the DNA of a sports car for well with the DNA of Bentley? No doubt that Bentley will want to make this car very luxurious, but that means weight, and while weight is not an issue in a luxury cruiser it definitely is in a sports car. Bentley has put all its usual work into the quality of the car, but can this car realistically compete with the likes of the Mecedes AMG-GT or the Aston Martin Vantage? We will have to wait and see.

Nev