On the heels of a pretty dense seventeen-page document outlining Bentley Motors' commitment to raising its fleet fuel economy and lowering carbon dioxide emissions comes tangible proof that someone at Crewe is working hard to turn the company's green promises into green reality. A skunkworks team comprised of ten or so young apprentices at Bentley (six of whom are pictured after the break) gave up weekends and evenings to build the small wonder you see here: the supremely slick, battery-powered Continental DC electric car. With a positively gorgeous carbon fiber composite body riding on a four-wheel single-wishbone fixed suspension and 1 x 16-inch Michelin low-rolling-resistance tires, the Continental DC (as in Direct Current ) moves under the power of a 24-volt electric motor (from a motorized wheelchair, in fact) producing 0.5 horsepower and 5.1 pound-feet of torque and juiced by a pair of 12-volt batteries. It looks like a Soap Box Derby racer, but don't be fooled: The diminutive Conti DC (which tips the scales at 265 pounds, not including the driver) can hit a swift 40 mph under its own power, no hill required. Naturally, the cockpit is trimmed in supple hide and Alcantara faux suede with contrasting diamond stitching. It is a Bentley, after all. More after the break, including photos and complete specifications, courtesy of Bentley Motors . The Conti DC earned the Bentley team a special Spirit of Greenpower after running in the four-hour Greenpower Corporate Challenge at the venerable Goodwood racing circuit in Sussex, competing against cars from fifteen schools and nine other corporations. From here, the littlest Bentley and the Greenpower Team is set to compete in the upcoming Formula 24+ season, which consists of eight 90-minute endurance races, the last one at Goodwood. The series is sort of an IROC for EVs, requiring all competing cars to use identical 24-volt electric motors powered by two 12-volt batteries. Racers must be between the ages of 16 and 24. For (a lot) more info on the team and its car, check out www.bentleygreenpower.com .  read more »

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Seller: TwoPynts Address: 6353 West Rogers Circle, Bay 6 City: Boca Raton State: Florida Country: USA Price: $150,000 Date Added: March 10, 2008 Expiration: July 8, 2008 Link: http://www.pdisat.com/...e.jpg Views: 6 Description: A magnificent 2006 Bentley Arnage R with Grey (Silver Tempest) exterior. 24K+ pampered miles. Mahogany trim throughout, saddle leather, original owner. Dealer serviced, new brakes and wipers and near new tires. Serious inquiries welcome. Asking: $150,000 Please call Don at: 561-703-3972 ------ From the Bentley Motorcar web site: "The R is for refinement, not just in the meticulously handcrafted interior with its sensuous leather hides and its veneers but in the way it delivers its performance on the road. With the 6.75 liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that it shares with the Arnage RL, it has enormous reserves of power. Nevertheless, the 450 HP (645 lb.ft torque) is delivered in a smooth and progressive manner, enhancing the sense of comfort and control. Panels of natural wood set off the chrome brightware of the controls, while fluted seats with either contrasting or matching piping add to an interior ambience thats as discreet as it is luxurious." 0 to 60mph - 5.5 seconds, Max. Speed - 168 mph.  read more »

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