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Why this $4m Bentley is the last of its kind

Why this $4m Bentley is the last of its kind

For $4 million-plus, you can own a piece of history: the limited-edition Bature W12 coupe. As to what might come next, read on.

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The final 12-cylinder Bentley engine rolls off the assembly line this month at the company headquarters in Crewe, England.

With about 120,000 units produced over 21 years (mostly for Bentley, though some for Audi and VW vehicles), it can claim to be the most successful 12-cylinder engine ever.

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