2014 was a record breaking year for Bentley, with sales reaching 11,020 units, 9 percent more than the 10,120 cars sold in 2013.
Bentley says the significant sales increase is due to the launch of new models like the Continental GT V8 S and GT Speed coupe and convertible, as well as the Flying Spur V8.
Strong demand came from the key regions of the Americas, China, Europe and Middle East, with the Americas region retaining its position as Bentley’s number one market. China closed the gap and ranked second among Bentley’s largest customer regions.
The Americas region accounted for 29 percent of total global deliveries, closing the year with 3,186 deliveries, up from 3,140 in 2013. Bentley sold 2,670 cars in China, compared with 2,191 units in 2013.
Deliveries in Europe were up by 4 percent, with 1,539 cars handed over to customers. In its home market, the UK, Bentley delivered 1,387 cars, up from 1,381 cars in 2013. This means that 87 percent of Bentley’s production went to export in 2014.
The Middle East and Asia Pacific regions saw record high deliveries last year. In the Middle East, Bentley delivered 1,263 cars, up 7 percent over 2013’s 1,185 units, thanks to strong demand for the Mulsanne flagship model. In Asia Pacific, deliveries rose by a staggering 48 percent on the previous year, with 669 cars delivered in 2014 against 452 cars the year before.
Finally, Japan sales rose 5 percent, with deliveries totaling 306 cars (291 cars in 2013).
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