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Bentley promises 'effortless overtaking' from its first electric car

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By:
Nick Gibbs
May 17, 2022 12:49 PM

LONDON -- Bentley's first full-electric car will offer up to 1400 hp and will be capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph (97 kph) in about 1.5 seconds, CEO Adrian Hallmark said.

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