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The Bentley EXP10 Speed 6 Concept from the Geneva Motor Show in March has walked away with the Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2015. Villa d’Este 2015 represented the sports car’s fourth public outing after Geneva, New York and Shanghai.

A panel of judges awarded the prize to Bentley design director Luc Donerwolke on Saturday. The judges believed that the EXP10 Speed 6 was the finest concept car or prototype on display at the show and the best celebration of the future of the automobile industry.

Discussing the award, Luc Donkerwolke said “EXP10 Speed 6 is the most talked-about concept car of recent times and was the star of the show in Geneva earlier this year. Since then it has visited New York and Shanghai gauging reaction from dealers, customers and the media. This highly coveted award is further proof of the success of our quintessentially British design.”

Just yesterday, we received word that the Bentley EXP10 Speed 6 has already been given the green light for production. Following overwhelming positive feedback from customers and dealers alike it is a logical next step in Bentley’s master plan to become a more dynamic brand.

The Bentley EXP10 Speed 6 is likely to go into production in slightly altered form. Challenges will of course include the implementation of airbags. Additionally, the extensive use of carbon fibre throughout the chassis of the concept could be replaced with a more conventional mix of aluminum and steel. The goal is to create the most dynamic Bentley yet and to keep the weight well below 2000 kg. Any drivetrain is possible from a Bentley W12 to a Volkswagen Group derived plug-in hybrid powerplant.

From an exterior styling standpoint, the production-spec Bentley EXP10 Speed 6 will also adopt a number of changes. Last month, Bentley and Bugatti executive Wolfgang Durheimer revealed that the headlights will be modified and that a more steeply raked front grille will be installed.

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“EXP 10 Speed 6 receives Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes
Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa D’Este is world’s foremost classic and vintage show
Prestigious award presented to Bentley’s Design Director, Luc Donkerwolke
(Crewe, 24 May 2015) A panel of expert judges at the world-renowned Concorso d’Eleganza Villa D’Este have presented Bentley’s EXP 10 Speed 6 with the ‘Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes’, following its appearance at the Italian classic and vintage car show this weekend.

The Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes celebrates the exciting future of the automobile industry and was presented to Bentley’s Design Director, Luc Donkerwolke, on Saturday. The judges that decided the EXP 10 Speed 6 was the finest model on show, with its timeless, iconic Bentley design fused with progressive modern craftsmanship.

Bentley’s EXP 10 Speed 6 concept shows the future direction of luxury and performance using the finest materials and advanced hybrid technology – a powerful, exquisite and individual concept.

Design Director, Luc Donkerwolke said: “EXP 10 Speed 6 is the most talked-about concept car of recent times and was the star of the show in Geneva earlier this year. Since then it has visited New York and Shanghai gauging reaction from dealers, customers and the media. This highly coveted award is further proof of the success of our quintessentially British design.”

Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este has taken place every year since 1929. It is located on the shores of Lake Como and brings together owners and aficionados of historic vehicles from right around the world.

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