A Collab No One Saw Coming Bentley: The purveyor of aristocratic vehicles with a slight whiff of athleticism. While we usually imagine these parked up in the fanciest resort and exclusive hot spots, the company isn't shy about flexing its sporting heritage from time to time. Besides, this is an automaker that's won Le Mans six times. But one thing nobody really expected was a collaboration with extreme sports athletes. Back in January, Bentley tapped Travis Pastrana to show the fun side of the Supersports by building a special, one-off model. That very car is the co-star of Bentley's Full Send short film, doing very un-Bentley-like things, and we're here for it. In the Metal Now, the car isn't just a one-and-done project that's been sent off to the corner of Bentley's garage. If anything, the company is celebrating its wild side, as it's currently on display at the New York Auto Show. It's no replica, either, as it's the actual car used in the film. Some of us wish it wasn't cleaned up for the display, though. Still, it's a sight to behold, and for some reason the seemingly odd pairing just works. It's a bit like seeing members of royalty donning sportswear. The thought of it sounds wrong, but we curious commoners want to see it. Well, if you're in New York, it's worth seeing it in the metal. Is it Stock, Though? For the most part, it is. Obviously, the livery isn't a factory option, but the rest of the car's body is relatively untouched. More surprisingly, the interior is complete, so one can say that Pastrana was doing all those skids in maximum comfort. The engine is left as is, too. Sadly, there's no W12 under its hood, but it does have a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 that punches out 657 bhp and 590 lb-ft of torque. In other words, it's more than enough to light up those rear tires and leave miles and miles of black lines on the road. The only mods done to it were installing a hydraulic handbrake and an on-board fire extinguisher. So far, we're liking this wild side of Bentley. It may not be to everyone's taste, but seeing something this expensive and exclusive being thrashed is always a treat. Call us uncouth, but we can't deny it's cool. Your move, Rolls-Royce.
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Liked by Henry Roy, Ava Rogers
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