Lunaz Design Unveils the World’s Rarest Upcycled Electric Vehicle

It's a 1961 Bentley S2 Continental. This specific Bentley is one of only four examples built.

In its original specification, it was powered by a 6.2-litre V8 petrol engine.

Now completely restored and reimagined, it’s equipped with Lunaz’s in-house designed proprietary modular electric powertrain, which comprises high-grade Tier 1 OEM battery cells and motors.

As specified by the client, the fully electric Bentley S2 Continental is now equipped with a clean-air 400 bhp powertrain, producing 530 lb-ft of torque. 0-62 mph is achieved in 6.9 seconds. 

It's the latest in a series of luxury classic cars to undergo the British company’s proven upcycling process at its facility in Silverstone, UK.

Previous projects include models from famous names including Aston Martin, Jaguar, Range Rover and Rolls-Royce.

David Lorenz, Founder, Lunaz , says: “This magnificent Bentley S2 Continental was already an exceptional motor car, as one of just a few examples of its type that remain in the world. In its new guise, it’s the rarest vehicle ever to be converted to fully electric propulsion, and the most exclusive project we’ve ever undertaken at Lunaz Design: it’s literally one of a kind. This car is also a further demonstration of our proven upcycling process and technologies, developed entirely in-house at our Silverstone facility, which are fast becoming the de facto gold standard for electrification projects involving the world’s most prestigious marques.”

Lunaz was founded in 2018 and has secured growth capital investment in 2021 from leading institutional names including: the Barclay, Reuben and Dallal families as well as David Beckham.