Bentley's EXP 10 Speed 6 concept car has been awarded Gold in the Transportation category of the German Design Awards, one of the most highly respected design competitions in the world.

A panel of international design experts judged the entries, and awarded the EXP 10 Speed 6 the Gold award as a result of its timeless, iconic Bentley design, clever use of new materials and aesthetic dynamism.

Panel judge, Johannes Barckmann, commented, "The designers of the EXP 10 Speed 6 achieved a fantastic reinterpretation of the British legend. This is particularly apparent when looking at the interior. The door panels are not covered with leather, but instead with high-quality wood. The exterior inspires with a progressive, elegant design vocabulary that transports the classic car into the future. The EXP 10 Speed 6 is an extraordinarily beautiful automobile that perfectly combines aesthetics and precision - and is unmistakably a Bentley. It couldn't be done better."

Sangyup Lee, Head of Exterior and Advanced Design at Bentley, added, "EXP 10 Speed 6 dominated the conversation at Geneva earlier this year, and is one of the most talked about concept cars of recent times. Our progressive and innovative design - while retaining a classic British look - is also thoroughly modern and dynamic."

The Bentley Flying Spur and Continental GT Speed - both refreshed in 2015 with a complement of new interior features and exterior styling cues - also received special mention from the German Design Awards' judging panel.