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Click here to download printer friendly version The first Bentley launched after the Volkswagen Group take over control of the company was the Continental GT. Under the bonnet lives a 6-litre, twin-Turbocharged W12 formation Bentley engine with a power output in excess of 500bhp. But power is nothing without the torque to back it up and while the exact torque peak of the new engine is still a secret it will be more than adequate for the job.

Despite the fact that this engine is one of the most powerful of any standard production car, it will nevertheless still be relatively understressed in this application, and while outright performance will be unlike that of any Bentley past or present, the manner in which it is delivered will be inimitably Bentley. It is fair to expect the coupe to reach 60mph from rest in under five seconds and reach a maximum speed somewhat in excess of 180mph.

Its power will be fed through a new, paddle operated six speed automatic gearbox and will be delivered to the road via all wheel drive - a first in Bentley's history. All-wheel drive for an engine of this output was considered essential not simply for its proven active safety, but also to enhance its everyday usability everywhere from a rain-washed London orbital motorway to ski resorts all over the world. Naturally an Electronic Stability Control system will also be fitted.

Company press release, last updated before 12 / 01 / 2004

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 Bentley Continental GT  
haseeb-exotic
5-12-2003
 we were driving late at night when we passed the bentley showroom, where i spotted the GT. i told my dad to turn around to get a closer look. up close this car is amazing. its a lot sleeker than what i had expected it to be from the pictures. it was in black & is almost the length of a ferrari 550. the silver grill , xenon headlights & elegant lines make this car outstanding. it looked totally differnt from an arnage next to it. nobody could tell they were from the same brand. although i do think its interior could be better .since the gt is designed for youths , not adults who would prefer being driven rather than driving ,the interior is designed accordingly but i think they could have done better.now if the W12 had a little more power , i would really buy it if i had the money. it will have some serious competition from the ferrari 612 , aston martin vanquish [2+2 seater is optional] but im not sure about the CL65 AMG.
 Test ride in a Continental GT  
xldoc
19-9-2003
 "I was at the Crewe factory Sept 12, 2003 to see the production line of the Arnage and GT. Enormous progress has been made since my last visit in Dec 2002. There were about 2 dozen GTs in various stages of completion. The car looks very poised and muscular in person. The tour guide, Mr. Rod Tilley was friendly and informative. Bentley has settled on 9 exterior colors and 11 interior leather colors. The interior is composed of a primary leather color selection and a secondary color for the accents, both of the customer's choosing. There is a selection of 5 interior woods. The selection of paint colors, leather colors and woods are not as extensive as in the Arnage, making the GT a degree less ""bespoke"" than Bentley's more expensive models. In addition, the paint finish quality is not as good as the Arnage and it is referred to as ""piano finish"" meaning that there is a degree of orange peel left in the paint of about the degree of a good Lexus. If you want better paint, you have to buy the more expensive Bentley. The real thrill of the car is the performance, however. The sound upon starting is similar to a Ferrari V12, and upon reving it sounds like a Ferrari with a better muffler... more refined, yet still obviously very powerful. A driver took my friends and myself for a test drive, and he did a bit of performance driving, at least as much as he could in the small factory grounds. I dont think he floored it considering that we were in close quarters, but it was very fast. Contrary to what the other writers have written about the turbo lag being nonexistent, I felt a distinct power surge as the turbos engaged. I also detected a degree of torque steer, even thought I was not driving. The ride was taught and yet supple as one would expect of a Bentley. The front seats were generous and supportive, but the rear was a bit small for adults, not all that roomy as the factory suggests. The car was a beautifully finished and spectacular driving machine, and it was about as much fun a day as a car guy could imagine. My friends and I spent many hours over the next few days in London's RAC club hashing and rehashing paint and leather color combinations. This car is fresh and exciting, and with the pending introduction of the 4 door version(supposed to be about a foot longer) and the convertible, there will be a lot of excitement coming out of Crewe for several years to come. John Livesay, Houston, Tx xldoc@aol.com"
 Historical Crime  
G_Markidis
15-8-2003
 "To say this car is an original Bentley is a historical crime. All I can think is that the whole technic comes from VAG-Group. In the Cockpit domonates the stil of the VAG-Group, steering wheel, instruments,switches, airconditioning and navigation directly from Phaeton. The classical ""elite"" british automotive indrustry is past! Now it is the time of refined mass-production parts! But it is wright, that they should offer something to the lower -byers' classes."

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General specifications
Country of origin Great Britain
Numbers built N/A
Produced from 2003 - 2010
Introduced at 2002 Paris Motor Show

Engine
Configuration W12
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction aluminium alloy block and head
Displacement 5.998 liter / 366 cu in
Bore / Stroke 84.0 mm (3.3 in) / 90.2 mm (3.6 in)
Compression 9.0:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel Injection
Aspiration Twin KKK Turbos
Power 552 bhp / 412 KW @ 6100 rpm
Torque 650 Nm / 479 ft lbs @ 1600 rpm
BHP/Liter 92 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Front suspension double wishbones, electronic damping
Rear suspension multi-link, electronic damping
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox ZF paddle-operated 6 speed Automatic
Drive All wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 2350 kilo / 5180.9 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4804 mm (189.1 in) / 1916 mm (75.4 in) / 1390 mm (54.7 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2745 mm (108.1 in) / 1623 mm (63.9 in) / 1607 mm (63.3 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.23 bhp / kg
Top Speed 318 km/h (198 mph)
0-60 mph 4.6 s
0-100 mph 11.1 s

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