Buying a Bentley Continental GT
With a Bentley Continental GT, you get a combination of assurance on reliability as well as near-supercar speeds. The 6-litre W12 engine has an impressive 552 bhp output, achieving 0-60mph in merely 5 seconds; while the luxurious leather upholstery adds a touch of elegance and class to its timeless appeal.
Bentleys are known as ultra-luxurious cars and are handcrafted in Crewe, England. The founder of Bentley Motors, Ltd, Walter Owen Bentley, started the company back in 1919 in England, and the first Bentley model, the rapid 3-litre Bentley made its debut two years later. With a passion for racing, the first Bentleys were high-performance open vehicles which went on to instantly establish themselves as champions at the Le Means.
Launched in late 2003, the Continental GT is a new type of Bentley which is a product of the takeover of the company by the Volkswagen group. Moreover, the Crewe factory carried out a refitting to produce a new model range that would fit underneath the generous Arnage models. All this was to recreate a gentleman's sporting vehicle, which was the past notion about the Bentley.
The first model to be launched was the GT Coupe and after that the Continental Flying Spur four-door saloon with a longer wheelbase in 2005, followed by the GTC convertible in 2006. In late 2007, the introduction of special versions commenced which include the 600bhp Continental GT Speed or GTC Speed, the first Bentley models to top the speed of 200mph.
Additionally, there was a trimmed down GTC or GT known as the Supersports, which had no rear seats, carbon-shelled front seats, 621bhp, carbon fibre and Alcantara instead of wood and leather, reducing the weight by 110kg,.
How Fast Does the Bentley Continental GT Go?
In the engine is a high-pressure direct injection that performs simultaneously alongside a port injection thus allowing the engine to switch flawlessly between the two. It, however, depends on the condition on which between the two is most resourceful. Additionally, a host of fuel innovations makes this car have emissions levels that are among the best in its class, while still maximising its range.
Max power
626 bhp / 635 PS / 467 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm
Max torque
664 lb-ft / 900 Nm @ 1350-4500 rpm
Engine capacity
5950 cc
Acceleration
0 - 60 mph 3.6 seconds
0 - 100 km/h 3.7 seconds
Max speed
207 mph / 333 km/h
Underneath the bonnet is a variable displacement technology which allows one whole bank of cylinders to disengage at throttle openings smoothly. Consequently, this optimises fuel consumption and reduces the number of operations to six. When the throttle opens wider, the engine returns to powering all the 12 cylinders.
What Engine Type Does the Bentley Have?
The innovative chassis and electrical architecture feature an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and an entirely new 6.0-litre W12 engine, thereby ensuring a fast, smooth and efficient gear changes. Subsequently, this makes the new Continental GT offer you a responsive and exhilarating driving experience.
As a result, it can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds (0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds) and deliver a phenomenal top speed of 207 mph (333 km/h).
