El Torcal de Antequera Inspires Bentley's New Model

The British luxury brand pays homage to the natural landscape of Malaga, a World Heritage site, to name its latest automotive release.

Karstic landscape of El Torcal de Antequera with unique rock formations.
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Karstic landscape of El Torcal de Antequera with unique rock formations.

The stunning natural landscape of El Torcal de Antequera, in Malaga, will lend its name to the new model from the prestigious British luxury car brand Bentley.

The automotive firm announced on its website that the new vehicle will be inspired by "one of the most extraordinary landscapes in Europe," continuing the brand's modern approach to naming its models. El Torcal de Antequera, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2016 along with the local Dolmens, is renowned for its unique limestone formations, cliffs, and labyrinths sculpted over millions of years.
The choice of name is not coincidental, as the word 'Torcal' shares a root with 'torque,' referring both to the wind's force that shaped the rock and the vehicle's engine torque. Bentley has emphasized that, much like the landscape, the new 'Torcal' model combines "robustness and an unmistakable character," representing a new chapter for the brand.
This new release will join the Continental GT, the Flying Spur, and the Bentayga, forming the fourth addition to Bentley's contemporary range. The British manufacturer assures that the 'Torcal' upholds the brand's characteristic craftsmanship and performance since its founding in 1919, despite its innovative concept.