Bentley Torcal Will Pack More Than 771 HPBentleyIt wasn't that long ago that we announced that the 771-horsepower Bentley Continental GT Speed hybrid was the most powerful Bentley road car of all time. Now, according to Bentley, that title is about to be handed to the upcoming all-electric Torcal SUV.Not only will the new Torcal offer more power than any other road car in Crewe's history, but it will also be the fastest-accelerating Bentley from a standstill, the brand says. Since Bentley claims the current Continental GT Speed can hit 60 mph from a dead stop in just 3.1 seconds, we expect the new luxury SUV may well dip into the two-second range.But Bentley isn't simply chasing numbers with its new electric crossover. The company says the Torcal will offer a new interpretation of the grand touring experience, and promises the instant performance of an EV without sacrificing the comfort, craftsmanship, and long-distance capability expected from the brand. That last part may prove more important than the headline acceleration figure; plenty of EVs deliver shocking straight-line performance, but making something that still feels unmistakably Bentley after ditching the combustion powertrain is a bigger challenge.Paul CalverThe sound and the power delivery of the British automaker's eight-and-12-cylinder engines has been its calling card for decades, which is one of the reasons why the carmaker asked for help from world-renowned musicians to work on the Torcal and give it a proper voice. Together, they developed the new Bentley Dynamic Symphony that produces sounds inspired by Bentley's most beloved historic engines.AdvertisementAdvertisementIf Bentley can combine that performance and soundtrack with the luxury and craftsmanship buyers expect, the Torcal could be a massive hit, but the question still remains whether loyalists will embrace the new electric SUV. Record-breaking power and acceleration will get the Torcal plenty of attention, but numbers alone won't win over the faithful. The Torcal doesn't need to prove an EV can be fast; it needs to prove an EV can still feel like a Bentley.You Might Also LikeIf You Can Only Own One Car, Make It One of TheseThese Are the Most Popular Cars by State