# Why Did Bentley Stop Making Its Iconic W12 Engine?

> The last of the W12 Bentley engines, shown above, was produced on July 23, 2024. Bentley's turbocharged W12 engine, introduced in 2003, became the most successful modern 12-cylinder engine, with more than 100,000…

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- **Published:** 2025-08-25
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #engine #bentley #cylinder #iconic #making #produced #stop #above
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