The luxury of spontaneity – the freedom to take to the open road on your own terms. No other car on the road today exempliﬁes the spirit of life’s grand tour more than the Bentley Continental GT.

The new model sports an even more powerful W12 twin turbo engine, up to 590 PS from 575 PS, and an innovative variable displacement system that creates more power, but with lower emissions than ever before.

Alongside this increased performance is a suite of reﬁnements to create the most luxurious travelling experience. They include a new, more sculpted and sporty steering wheel allowing the driver’s hands to ﬁt, and connect, more closely with the car. There’s an optional semi-aniline hide that forms the enhanced straight-ﬂute seating for an even more luxurious travelling experience. Supercar speed meets handcrafted luxury. The Bentley Continental GT is a stunning coupe that blends classic Bentley DNA with contemporary design and modern technology.

The other engines remain where they were - the entry-level V8 has 500bhp, the up rated V8 S 521bhp. The W12 joins the V8 in having a cylinder shut-off system. No mean feat, you’d imagine, given that it has four banks of cylinders. Due to the engine’s massive torque, Bentley claims the 6.0-litre W12 can actually run as a 3.0-litre V6 quite a bit of the time. The official economy figure for the standard 6.0 has risen from 19.5 to 20.1mpg.

Production	2003–present
Class	Grand tourer (S) Personal luxury car coupe
Platform	Volkswagen Group D1
Predecessor	Bentley Continental R Bentley Continental T

SPECIFICATIONS

Max power :

590 PS / 582 bhp / 434 kw @ 6000 rpm

Max torque :

720 Nm / 531 lb·ft @ 1800 rpm

Engine capacity :

5998 cc

Fuel type :

98 (95) RON

Acceleration :

0 - 60 mph 4.3 seconds, 0 - 100km/h 4.5 seconds

Max speed :

198 mph / 319 km/h

Combined :

19.9 mpg 14.2 litres/100km

Urban :

12.9 mpg 21.9 litres/100km

Extra urban :

28.8 mpg 9.8 litres/100km

CO2 emissions :

330 g/km

Efficiency class :

Emission Controls :

EU 6 / LEV II

Weights and Volumes

Kerb Weight :

2320 kg / 5115 lb

Gross Vehicle Weight :

2750 kg / 6063 lb

Boot Volume :

358 litres/12.6 cu ft

Fuel Tank Capacity :

90 litres/20 gallons/ 24 US gallons

Dimensions

Overall Length :

4807 mm / 189.3 in

Width Across Mirrors :

2226 mm / 87.6 in

Width With Folded Mirrors :

1947 mm / 76.7 in

Overall Height :

1401 mm / 55.2 in

Wheelbase :

2746 mm / 108 in

FEATURES :

Veneer :

Burr Walnut veneer

Gear lever :

Hide & chrome trimmed gear lever

Hides and color splits :

Full choice of 17 hide colors and color splits

Rear console/armrest :

Full length rear console incorporating bulls eye rear vents, twin front arm rests and Ski hatch

Mulliner Driving Specification Interior Features :

Optional

Engine :

6.0 litre twin turbo-charged W12 engine producing 590PS & 720Nm of torque

Suspension :

Air springs with continuous damping control. Touring suspension set-up with electronic height adjustment facility

Wheels :

20" 6 Tri-Spoke design alloy wheels - Painted and Bright machined

Brakes :

Iron brakes with Black painted brake calipers

Radiator matrix :

Bright front radiator matrix

Tailpipe :

Twin oval exhaust tailpipes

Headlights :

Bi-Xenon headlights incorporating LED main beam support function

Taillights :

LED taillights

Exterior badges :

Black brand logos and W12 fender badges

Color Specification :

Standard

Twin front arm rests :

Standard

OPTIONAL FEATURES FOR CONTINENTAL GT

Premier Specification

Interior Style Specification - Contrast Stitch

Interior Style Specification - Cross Stitch

Classic specification

Knurled gear shifter

Massage/ventilated seats

21" Alloy wheels

Jewel fuel and oil filler caps

Carbon ceramic brakes

Naim Audio System

Adaptive Cruise Control

Exterior Design :

Creating a new GT coupé allowed designers of Bentley motors to combine inspiration from past iconic Continental models with the most advanced technologies.

The familiar haunch line – a crisp modern echo of the original 1950s R-Type Continental – has sharp, modern radii to create distinct surfaces giving a wide, confident and sporting feel.

Interior Design :

They interior designers have skillfully evolved the Continental

GT’s cabin to produce a stylish yet cocooning space. Incredible attention to detail has gone into making the interior as quiet and refined as possible.

The new steering wheel introduces new knurled paddle-shift gear selectors and a new wheel shape to give an even more assured grip. Behind it, the instrument panel and dashboard subtly echo the flying wings of the Bentley motif. Fashioned from the highest quality soft-touch leathers and striking analogue dials that, at night, floods with ‘blood orange’ illumination. The dynamic cockpit area rises from the centre console in the form of dramatically surfaced ’wings’.

The GT's distinctive new Mulliner GT Design seats now have the option to be crafted from semi-aniline hides for superior comfort. With front-seat ventilation as well as a state-of-the-art massage system.

V8 S is the one to have?

It is if you like driving. It manages its weight better than the W12, and does a passable impression of sportiness. The body control is exceptional for something weighing over 2.2 tones

As I said before, this car is already so well targeted at its audience, I don’t think there’s much Bentley can do that they’re not already doing. The only obvious ‘improvement’ would be to add hybrid technology to boost the smoothness/torque appeal yet further.

According to CEO Wolfgang Schreiber said that “by the end of this decade 90 per cent of Bentleys would be available with hybrid technology.”

Other information regarding Bentley continental GT:

Mulliner Driving Specification :

The Mulliner Driving Specification adds exclusivity without detracting from the purity of the Continental GT’s design. For the exterior, unique 21" 7 Twin-spoke alloy wheels with a choice of painted or polished finishes develop the sporting theme. Inside, the Mulliner Driving Specification includes quilted perforated hide seats, door infill and rear three-quarter panels with embroidered Bentley emblems on the headrests, while the knurled sports gear lever and drilled alloy sports foot pedals recall Bentley’s grand touring heritage.

For the GT Coupé indented leather headlining is also part of the Mulliner Driving Specification. A Jewel fuel and oil filler cap provides the finishing touch.

With the Continental GT, they have not made any compromises. It’s the little things that count. We knew it was just as important to have somewhere to instantly stow your sunglasses, mobile phone, keys or any other item so you can remain comfortable, relaxed and enjoy your coupé’s sumptuous interior.

Infotainment system :

The Continental GT boasts touchscreen technology. The system – designed specifically by Bentley – uses a combination of touchscreen controls and classic knurled rotary switches to offer instant usability and crystal-clear feedback.

Even the graphic interface of the touchscreen was created in-house to ensure its visuals were completely in keeping with the style of the whole interior. Look closely and you will see that the knurled switches on the screen are ‘virtual’ echoes of the real knurled switches below.

Navigation and Connectivity :

As you drive, the Continental GT's infotainment system provides real-time monitoring of your tyre pressures, access to your phone contacts (either via Bluetooth or by inserting your SIM card) and the opportunity to zoom in or out of mapping at the touch of a finger. You can even opt for built-in Wi-Fi should you wish.

Naim for Bentley :

The bespoke Naim for Bentley system, incorporating custom-built speakers and eight individual DSP modes, is available as an option for your Continental GT, turning the cockpit of a Bentley into the equal of any concert venue in the world.

Efficiency :

An 8-speed close-ratio transmission and innovative Variable Displacement system, the W12 twin-turbo engine creates less emissions than before, despite the increase in power.
An 8-speed close-ratio transmission and innovative Variable Displacement system, the W12 twin-turbo engine creates less emissions than before, despite the increase in power.