Bentley reveals how Supersports FULL SEND was filmed at Crewe

Bentley details the making of Supersports FULL SEND with Travis Pastrana, filmed at its Crewe factory with extreme driving and over 100 crew involved.

Bentley shut down its entire Crewe factory for the first time to film one of the most ambitious projects in its history — Supersports: FULL SEND, with Travis Pastrana behind the wheel. Inside a fully closed campus, the car reached speeds of up to 120 mph, running just inches away from gas lines, fiber optics, and the plant’s main power infrastructure.

Behind the dramatic footage lies a tightly controlled operation. Filming lasted three days, but required extensive preparation involving more than 100 people. Engineers, camera crews, safety teams, medics and fire units worked together to choreograph every scene in advance, ensuring that both the factory and personnel remained protected despite the extreme driving.

At the center of the project was a heavily modified Supersports. Unlike the production version, the car ran with stability control permanently disabled, a recalibrated electronic limited slip differential, and custom software enabling both static and rolling burnouts. A key addition was a fully integrated hydraulic handbrake, allowing Pastrana to initiate slides through tight factory corners with precision. Titanium skid blocks were installed underneath to produce the sparks seen in the film’s final sequences.

The new Supersports itself already stands out in Bentley’s lineup. The company confirms 666 PS, rear-wheel drive and a strictly limited run of 500 units, all of which were sold. Production is scheduled for late 2026, with deliveries beginning in early 2027. The film car will later join Bentley’s Heritage Collection after appearing at events throughout the year.

Travis Pastrana’s involvement reflects the project’s direction. Known for his achievements in rally, X Games and gymkhana-style driving, he brings the precise control required for this type of performance. Bentley internally referred to the concept as “Pymkhana,” linking the gymkhana format to Pyms Lane, the address of its Crewe factory.

The film also functions as a narrative piece for the brand. It includes 12 hidden Easter Eggs, ranging from historic models like the Le Mans-winning Speed 8 and the 1953 R-Type Continental to future-facing elements such as a new Bentley BEV and the EXP 15 design concept. Together, they connect Bentley’s heritage with its upcoming direction.

This direction is defined by the company’s Beyond100+ strategy, which aims to transition Bentley toward a fully electric lineup in the coming decade. The inclusion of future electric models within the film signals how performance storytelling and long-term transformation are being combined into a single message.

Despite the complexity of the shoot, the production concluded with minimal damage — only a single broken wing mirror. After its debut, the car continued to appear at public events, including the FAT Ice Race, where it was adapted for icy conditions.

In the end, FULL SEND stands as more than a high-speed film. It brings together engineering, manufacturing and storytelling inside an active factory environment — a scale of execution Bentley had not demonstrated before.