Bentley and Travis Pastrana present Supersports FULL SEND

Bentley and Travis Pastrana debut Supersports FULL SEND
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Bentley presents the Supersports FULL SEND film with Travis Pastrana, showcasing the sold-out Supersports at Crewe. Discover key project details and context.

Bentley has unveiled the most dynamic film in its history, Supersports: FULL SEND, created in collaboration with legendary athlete and stunt performer Travis Pastrana. More than a cinematic spectacle, the project serves as a vivid demonstration of the capabilities of the new Bentley Supersports, a model already sold out with all 500 examples reserved.

Filmed entirely on Bentley’s campus and factory grounds in Crewe, the film shows Pastrana pushing the Supersports through a series of manoeuvres more commonly associated with motorsport than with luxury grand tourers. With rear-wheel drive and 666 PS on tap, the car delivers sustained drifts, controlled slides and aggressive direction changes, underlining its positioning as the most driver-focused Bentley of recent years.

To enable the shoot, Bentley prepared a dedicated Supersports with targeted modifications. A hydraulic handbrake was installed alongside the steering wheel, while software changes allowed power braking and both static and rolling burnouts. These systems were integrated into the car’s control architecture to ensure that power could be instantly restored to the rear axle as the handbrake was released, maintaining fluidity through each manoeuvre.

The film was shot over three days with the support of Bentley colleagues and premiered in Dubai to an audience of 400 invited customers and guests. Alongside the Supersports itself, the film features a number of significant vehicles from Bentley’s past, including Continental GT3 race cars, the Le Mans–winning Speed 8, and rare pre-war models. Eagle-eyed viewers can also spot a camouflaged example of Bentley’s upcoming luxury urban SUV.

Symbolism plays an important role in the project. Internally, Supersports was known as “Mildred”, a reference to Mildred Mary Petre, one of the original “Bentley Girls” who set a solo 24-hour endurance record in 1929. The name reflects Bentley’s intent to link the car’s modern performance credentials with the brand’s long-standing spirit of pushing boundaries.

Following appearances at Bentley events throughout 2026, the FULL SEND car will be retained as part of the brand’s Heritage Collection, which comprises around 50 vehicles. Production of the new Supersports is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, with first customer deliveries expected in early 2027, marking a significant moment for Bentley’s high-performance portfolio.

Mark Havelin

2026, Jan 24 05:00