Bentley 2030 Concept
The Bentley 2030 Concept is the work of
David Schneider, a 2012 graduate of the Transportation Design course at the Art
Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. The concept is a proposal for
a two-seat Bentley GT car aimed at younger buyers, paying particular attention to the tastes of
recently-wealthy Chinese buyers.
The Bentley 2030 Concept has an unusual
shape. Its flowing bodywork looks modern but classical at the same time. The
small windows and massive hood would significantly hamper the driver’s field of
vision. The unusual side panel which partially covers the rear wheel is a
striking feature which breaks up an otherwise rather slab-like profile.
In size, the Bentley 2030 Concept is
quite imposing. Despite only having room for two occupants the car is just 30
cm shorter than the gigantic Mulsanne, the wheelbase of 3.2 metres is identical. The sheer size of the Bentley 2030 concept means it clearly
wasn’t meant to be a driver-focused sports car. Instead it’s designed to be the
ultimate luxury grand tourer – something it looks very well suited to indeed.
