Bentley

The Bentley brand continued on its successful course in 2013 and posted a new sales record. It launched the new Flying Spur.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

The Continental GTC Speed Convertible celebrated its world premiere in 2013. Its top speed of 325 km/h makes it the fastest convertible in the world. Bentley had launched the Continental GT Speed coupé as the sporty top-of-the-range model in the series in the previous year. The second generation of the Flying Spur – the strongest and fastest saloon in Bentley history – made its debut in the reporting period.

For the fourth year in succession, Bentley recorded double-digit volume growth. Deliveries increased by 18.9% year-on-year to 10,120 vehicles. The US market, which grew by 28.0% to 2,963 units, was once again the largest single market for Bentley, followed by China with 2,126 units. The brand was also extremely successful in the Europe (+17.3%) and Middle East (+48.4%) regions.

Bentley sold 10,564 vehicles in the reporting period, a 15.0% increase year-on-year. The Continental GT and Flying Spur models were extremely well received by customers.

The Bentley brand produced 10,876 vehicles in 2013; this corresponds to an increase of 19.4% compared with the prior-year period.

SALES REVENUE AND EARNINGS

The Bentley brand generated sales revenue of €1.7 billion in the period from January to December 2013, exceeding the prior-year figure by 15.5%. Higher volumes, favorable exchange rates and mix effects lifted operating profit by 66.9% to €168 million. The operating return on sales increased to 10.0% (6.9%).

10.0%

Operating return on sales in 2013

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PRODUCTION

 

 

 

 

Units

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

Continental GT Coupé

 

3,602

 

3,536

Continental GT Convertible

 

2,197

 

2,638

Flying Spur

 

3,960

 

1,764

Mulsanne

 

1,117

 

1,169

 

 

10,876

 

9,107

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BENTLEY BRAND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deliveries (units)

 

10,120

 

8,510

 

+18.9

Vehicle sales

 

10,564

 

9,186

 

+15.0

Production

 

10,876

 

9,107

 

+19.4

Sales revenue (€ million)

 

1,679

 

1,453

 

+15.5

Operating profit

 

168

 

100

 

+66.9

as % of sales revenue

 

10.0

 

6.9

 

 

Flying Spur

DELIVERIES BY MARKET
in percent

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