Bentley W12 engine production to end with most powerful version ever

Bentley will end production of its famous W12 engine next year as the luxury brand shifts towards an all-electrified line-up.

The 6.0-litre 12-cylinder engine will be discontinued from April 2024, by which point more than 100,000 units will have been built at the firm’s Crewe factory. The final versions of the engine will be the most powerful ever - putting out nearly 750bhp.

The move comes as the British marque aims to slash its fleet emissions to zero by 2030 as part of its Beyond100 strategy. It already offers hybrid versions of the Bentayga SUV and Flying Spur luxury saloon and with the demise of the W12 every Bentley model will be available with some form of electrification.