Despite earlier claims that Bentley needs not to build low-emission models, Bentley now realises it needs to react to the changing market conditions.

Volkswagen chairman Martin Winterkorn stated “I could well imagine a six-cylinder twin-turbocharged diesel in a Bentley.”

The quote comes from a recent interview conducted by German publication Auto Motor und Sport regarding VAG’s luxury marques.

The engine Winterkorn speaks of is currently being developed by Audi and is speculated to be employed first by the third-generation A8 sedan due out at next year’s Frankfurt show. The commonrail diesel will reportedly produce in the neighborhood of 300 hp and 440 lb-ft when finalized.

[Source: Motor Trend]