Bentley’s New State-of-the-Art Paint Shop Begins Operations with Launch of new Spectraflair Finish

12 June 2026: Bentley’s new state-of-the-art Paint Shop has today started operations, marking a milestone moment in the ongoing transformation of Bentley’s headquarters in Crewe. The occasion was celebrated by the completion of a one-of-one Continental GT S which launches a new ‘Spectraflair’ paint finish enabled by the new facility.

Bentley’s Continental GT and GTC, Flying Spur and the brand’s first ever Battery Electric Vehicle launching later this year, will be painted in the new Paint Shop immediately, with the Bentayga set to be integrated into the operations in the coming years.

Covering a 12,500 sqm footprint and standing as the tallest building at Bentley’s site, the facility marks the next step in Bentley’s journey in setting a new benchmark in high-value, digital manufacturing capabilities, having been designed with dedicated space to introduce new bespoke paint processes in the future. 

Commenting on the start of the new Paint Shop’s operations, Andreas Lehe, Bentley’s Board Member for Manufacturing, said:

“Today marks one of the most significant milestones in our Dream Factory journey, and one of the proudest moments for me since I joined Bentley in 2023. The new Paint Shop is a testament to the skill and commitment of everyone involved in its development, construction and integration into the company’s overall manufacturing operations.”