PARIS – Bentley Motors celebrates a prestigious accolade as its revolutionary centenary concept car, the Bentley EXP 100 GT, clinches the title of ‘Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year’ at the esteemed French Festival Automobile International. The annual event, dubbed the ‘Automotive Fashion Week,’ spotlights cutting-edge automotive design and innovation, with this year’s festivities unfolding in the captivating backdrop of Paris.
The Bentley EXP 100 GT, a beacon of futuristic luxury mobility, will take center stage at the UNESCO world heritage site, Hotel des Invalides in Paris, offering the public an exclusive glimpse into automotive innovation at its finest. Stefan Sielaff, Director of Design at Bentley Motors, expresses pride in the EXP 100 GT’s recognition, stating, “It offers an inspiring blend of performance, technology, and craftsmanship, while presenting a beautiful, immersive, and emotionally intelligent experience.”
Selected unanimously by a distinguished jury of design luminaries, the Bentley EXP 100 GT captivates with its visionary approach to luxury and sustainability. Incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) to elevate the driving experience, the EXP 100 GT is meticulously crafted to cater to the evolving needs of its discerning clientele.
Beyond its aesthetic allure, the EXP 100 GT redefines the Grand Tourer for the future, boasting an all-electric platform and a design language that seamlessly melds tradition with innovation. Within its meticulously crafted cabin, passengers are enveloped in luxury and sophistication, aided by the intuitive Bentley Personal Assistant, ensuring every journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
Notably, sustainability takes center stage in the EXP 100 GT’s design ethos, with innovative materials such as 5,000-year-old Copper Infused Riverwood and Compass exterior paint crafted from recycled rice husks. Each element, from the organic leather-like textile derived from winemaking to the British Farmed Wool carpets, embodies Bentley’s commitment to sustainable luxury.
Bentley Motors, renowned for its British craftsmanship and global luxury appeal, remains a standard-bearer in high-value manufacturing. With its headquarters in Crewe, England, Bentley employs thousands, driving innovation and excellence in every facet of its operations.
As the Bentley EXP 100 GT captivates audiences at the Festival Automobile International, it symbolizes not just the pinnacle of automotive design, but a bold vision for the future of sustainable luxury mobility.
