Bentley hired an orchestra to solve the EV silence problem. Drums were the answer.
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Bentley’s Torcal EV uses a “Dynamic Symphony” performed by real musicians on drums, viola, and bass guitar. It replicates V8 rhythm, not V8 tone, and responds to driver inputs.
Bentley recorded a V8 in a studio, analysed it, and discovered that rhythm, not mechanical tone, is what makes the engine emotionally compelling. To test the theory, the team set up parabolic speakers with the V8 playing on one side and a live drummer on the other. Walking between the two revealed striking similarities in energy, cadence, and impact. Both contained subtle variations and imperfections that introduce what Bentley calls “a distinctly human quality.” The conclusion: if the emotional appeal of a V8 is rhythmic, an orchestra can replicate it.
The result is the “Bentley Dynamic Symphony,” a powertrain soundtrack for the upcoming electric Torcal SUV performed by musicians on drums, viola, and bass guitar. It...
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