VW-owned luxury car brand Bentley posted a 19% increase in global deliveries in 2013, boosted by the impact of the Flying Spur and increased sales in emerging markets.
Some 10,120 cars were delivered, the highest figure in Bentley’s 95-year history.
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The Americas region was the number one market, while Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Europe, particularly Germany and the UK, posted substantial gains over the previous year. The global sales network also increased by 11%, to 193 showrooms.
Commenting on the results, Bentley’s Chairman and Chief Executive, Dr Wolfgang Schreiber, said: “2013 marks our fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth, establishing ourselves as the most sought after luxury car brand in the world. We continue to win new customers and we are confident that 2014 will be another successful year for Bentley. People all over the world love the unique combination of luxury and performance of our cars.”
Bentley said new models boosted sales last year. In 2013 Bentley launched the new Flying Spur, the fastest and most powerful Bentley four-door model ever. In the final four months of 2013, with full availability of the new model, Bentley delivered 2,005 Flying Spurs to customers, which compares with average yearly sales of 2,700 cars of its predecessor, the Continental Flying Spur.
Deliveries also commenced for Bentley’s open-top performance flagship, the Continental GT Speed Convertible.
