Bentley Reveals Behind the Scenes Production of Supersports FULL SEND Filmed at Crewe Headquarters

Bentley Reveals Behind the Scenes Production of Supersports FULL SEND Filmed at Crewe Headquarters

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors has revealed the production details behind its Supersports FULL SEND film, which was filmed at its Crewe headquarters with motorsports driver Travis Pastrana. The project required a full shutdown of the Bentley campus and involved over 100 personnel. Engineers modified the Supersports vehicle to enable extreme driving capabilities, while extensive planning ensured safe filming within a live factory environment. The film includes hidden “Easter Eggs” referencing Bentley’s history and was completed after a three-month post-production process. The project highlights Bentley’s engineering expertise and creative approach to showcasing its vehicles.

(PRESS RELEASE) CREWE, 3-Apr-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motors has revealed behind-the-scenes details of its high-performance film Supersports FULL SEND, offering insight into one of the most ambitious productions ever undertaken at its Crewe headquarters. The project, featuring Travis Pastrana, required a full shutdown of Bentley’s campus—the first time in the company’s history—to safely accommodate high-speed filming reaching up to 120 mph.

The production, which took place over three days in September 2025, brought together more than 100 people, including Bentley employees and external production specialists. A newly released behind-the-scenes video documents the scale and complexity of the project, from planning and engineering modifications to choreography and filming execution.

The concept for the film originated in April 2025, with Bentley aiming to showcase the capabilities of its Supersports model through a dynamic and unconventional format. Internally referred to as “Pymkhana,” the project was developed in close collaboration across departments and required extensive preparation to ensure feasibility within an operational manufacturing environment.

To meet the demands of the film, Bentley’s engineering team developed a modified Supersports vehicle designed for extreme performance. Adjustments included disabling electronic stability controls, modifying the limited-slip differential, and integrating custom software to enable advanced manoeuvres such as burnouts. A bespoke hydraulic handbrake system was also introduced, allowing precise control during high-speed cornering sequences.

Alistair Corner explained that the objective was to push the vehicle beyond production limits, transforming it into a demonstration platform for the full potential of its chassis and powertrain capabilities. The result was a performance-focused version of the Supersports that highlighted the engineering possibilities of the model.

Two vehicles were prepared for filming, including a primary and backup car, both featuring custom visual designs created by artist Deathspray. Additional modifications, such as titanium skid blocks, were added to create visual effects during high-speed sequences.

Filming required extensive logistical coordination, including detailed planning of each scene to ensure safety for personnel, infrastructure, and equipment. The working factory environment posed unique challenges, with critical infrastructure such as power lines, water systems, and communication networks located close to filming areas. Dedicated teams were assigned to manage safety, vehicle operations, and site control, including marshals, engineers, medics, and fire crews.

Mike Sayer noted that the production was both technically demanding and highly collaborative, with all teams contributing to a successful outcome. Despite the complexity and high-speed driving involved, the project was completed with minimal incident.

Following filming, the project entered a three-month post-production phase led by director Jon Richards, resulting in the final release of the film in January 2026. The production also includes a series of hidden “Easter Eggs,” with 12 subtle references embedded throughout the film, ranging from historic Bentley models to design cues and internal project details.

The Supersports FULL SEND project represents a unique fusion of engineering, storytelling, and brand heritage, showcasing Bentley’s performance capabilities while offering a creative reinterpretation of its identity within the luxury automotive sector.

Notes to editors

Supersports: FULL SEND – Easter Eggs

• Travis Pastrana’s Bentley employee number on his ID badge when he swipes into the factory is 199, his race number
• The 1999 Hunaudières concept car appears in the ‘garage’ scene
• The Speed 8 that won Le Mans in 2003 is also in the garage
• The new Continental GT S is also included, pre-embargo
• The codename for the Supersports project, ‘Mildred’, printed into the hydraulic handbrake
• The new Bentley BEV appears twice – once in the car park in camouflage, and once under a silk after Travis smashes the door
• Bentley’s own 1953 R-Type Continental – the origin of the Continental GT design language and name – in a glass box where Travis turns left after the fly-by of the pre-war Bentleys
• The 2025 EXP 15 design vision car, on the roof above the long straight
• The 199 race number on the Supersports’ front grille contains a black “1” between the two ‘9’ digits, to create 1919 – the year Bentley was founded
• The three cars Travis stops in front of at the end of the film include an original 1926 Supersports, flanked by the two most recent generations
• The line-up of colourful cars in the closing aerial shot, with the paint shades echoing those of the painted panels on the side of the Paint Shop
• The person cleaning up after Travis during the credits is Bentley’s Chairman and CEO, Frank-Steffen Walliser

Media Contacts:

Jonathan Smedley
Product Communications Manager
jonathan.smedley@bentley.co.uk
+44 (0) 7958 058427

Mike Sayer
Head of Product Communications
mike.sayer@bentley.co.uk

SOURCE: Bentley