Bentley Bentayga EWB Carries Poppy Remembrance Artwork in Bespoke One-Off Form
Dominic Cross
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The Bentley Bentayga EWB rarely wears its heart on its sleeve, but Bentley has just changed that. Two specially commissioned one-offs mark Remembrance Day in the UK, with the Extended Wheelbase Artenara leading the tribute. Their bodywork tells a story of sacrifice rather than showroom flash.
Bentley Bentayga EWB Carries the Flanders Story
Developed by Bentley’s design team alongside its employee-led BeReady network, the artwork is no superficial sticker job. According to Bentley, the poppies represent life and resilience, while larks overhead signal hope amid destruction. The central image honors those who died as ordinary people rather than distant heroes.
Bespoke commissions like this echo the Lamborghini Ad Personam Revuelto, proof that custom paintwork can carry genuine meaning. Still, the craftsmanship here feels more purposeful than decorative. Each panel reads as a deliberate narrative, not a marketing gimmick.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 |
| 🐎Power Output | 542 HP (est.) |
| ⚡Peak Torque | 770 Nm (568 lb-ft) (est.) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in 4.1s (est.) |
| 🚀Top Speed | 190 mph (306 km/h) (est.) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | 8-Speed Automatic / AWD |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | $250,000 (est.) |
Bentley’s coachbuilt precision shows in the restraint of the execution. Even so, the message for the living matters more than the paint itself. The cars ask owners to remember the fallen, protect hard-won freedoms, and pass that legacy to future generations.
Commanding Presence Meets Quiet Remembrance
Beneath the bodywork, the Bentayga EWB already delivers commanding road presence and whisper-quiet cabin isolation. Its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 provides an effortless low-down shove, with an estimated 542 HP. Expect 0-60 mph in about 4.1 seconds (est.) from the standard car, while these one-offs are expected to carry bespoke spec upgrades.
Collectors Should Watch These Commissions Closely
Bold prediction: these one-offs will command serious premiums at future auctions. Limited, purpose-built tributes rarely depreciate, especially when they carry genuine emotional weight. Ultimately, the Bentley Bentayga EWB may age into one of the more collectible modern Bentleys.
Read more at Auto News Magazine, where we track the latest luxury and off-road commissions. These Remembrance cars prove that a luxury SUV can carry substance as well as scale.
Dominic Cross
Luxury & 4x4 Correspondent at Auto News Magazine. Authoritative reviewer of ultra-luxury flagships, bespoke coachbuilding, aftermarket tuning houses, and heavy-duty overland vehicles.
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