2028 Bentley Torcal S First Edition: Manhattan Buyers Guide

An edition built on the S, not a different car

Start with what does not change, because it clears up most of the confusion around the name. Underneath, a First Edition is a Torcal S: two performance-tuned electric motors, 876 bhp and 996 lb-ft with Launch Control active, 22-inch wheels, all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering, and Bentley's quoted range of up to 373 miles. Nothing about the way it drives is reserved for the edition. What Bentley adds is a layer of specification on top, and the logic is the one it uses with other launch editions: gather the details buyers would otherwise choose one at a time and make them part of the car from the start.

That is also why the edition is not a competitor to the standard-specification S so much as a particular way to order it. The overview guide explains how the S differs from the standard Torcal; this one concentrates on what the First Edition contributes.

The details you can see and touch

The wheels are the first thing anyone notices. They are 22 inches, finished in black with the spokes painted Liquid Silver, and each carries a centre badge that stays upright as the wheel turns, so the Bentley B always reads correctly when the car is parked. Behind the spokes sit grey-painted brake calipers. Bentley's description of the standard S mentions red calipers, so the grey ones are one of the quickest ways to tell an edition car from a regular S at a glance.

Then there are the markings. A First Edition badge in black and chrome appears on the outside, and the treadplates carry the First Edition name with a line saying the car is hand crafted in Crewe, England, so anyone stepping in is reminded what they are sitting in.

Inside, the seats are the giveaway: the quilting and embroidery pattern is exclusive to the First Edition, and it is set against the hand-finished carbon-fibre veneers that every S carries. The rest of the S interior carries over unchanged: two-tone leather and Dinamica upholstery, dark chrome brightware with bronze highlights, machined sports pedals and the illuminated glass drive-mode controller.

Is the First Edition permanent?

The short answer from Bentley's wording is no, and that is the point of the name. Bentley describes the First Edition as created to celebrate the arrival of the Torcal, which makes it a launch specification rather than a standing trim, while the S itself is part of the lasting Torcal range. Bentley has not published a production number for the edition or a cut-off date, so the sales team is the right place to ask what the allocation looks like for New York. If a particular detail matters to you, such as the wheel finish or the quilt pattern, raise it at the first conversation so it can be written into the order.

Seeing one in Manhattan

Orders are open and production begins in 2027, with first U.S. deliveries reported for the second quarter. Until cars arrive, the showroom at 711 11th Avenue is the place to talk through specification, go through Bentley's colors and hides, and look at the S alongside the dealership's other models. Bentley's press images here are European-specification cars, so the team can explain any differences for U.S. delivery. If you are weighing the edition against a standard-specification S, bring the questions that matter most to you: which wheels you prefer, how much the quilt pattern appeals to you, and whether you want the exclusivity of a launch car or the freedom to build your own.

Want the full story in Bentley's own words? Download the Bentley Torcal brochure (PDF), then bring your questions to Bentley Manhattan.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Torcal S and the Torcal S First Edition?

The powertrain and performance are the same. The First Edition adds exclusive black 22-inch wheels with Liquid Silver spokes and grey calipers, self-levelling centre badges, First Edition badging and treadplates, and a unique seat quilt pattern.

Is the First Edition faster than the standard S?

No. Both use the same twin-motor powertrain, with 876 bhp, 1,350 Nm (996 lb-ft) and 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds with Launch Control active.

How much does the Torcal S First Edition cost?

Bentley has not published a separate U.S. MSRP for the First Edition. It has given $258,000 as the starting MSRP for the Torcal S, before destination, taxes and options, and the pricing & leasing guide explains how the final figure comes together.

Will the First Edition always be available?

Bentley created it to mark the launch of the Torcal, so it should be treated as a launch specification, and Bentley Manhattan can say what is currently orderable.

Can I still personalize a First Edition?

As with every Bentley, Mulliner's personal commissioning team can add established features or work on something bespoke, and the sales team can explain how that works alongside the edition's fixed content.

Are the grey calipers standard on every Torcal S?

No. Bentley lists grey-painted calipers with the First Edition wheels, while its description of the standard S refers to red calipers.

Where to go from here

The service & repair guide covers looking after an electric Bentley in the city, and the pricing & leasing guide sets out the numbers. To talk through an order, contact the sales team or browse current new inventory.