Motoring

A Classic Updated

by BTM

Tue, 03 October 2017

A Classic Updated

Bentley Motors has announced full details of its new Continental GT, the definitive Grand Tourer.

Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Britain, the new third-generation Bentley Continental GT combines spirited, focused performance with handcrafted luxury and cutting-edge technology, to create the finest Grand Tourer ever produced.

Wolfgang Dürheimer, chairman and chief executive of Bentley Motors, says: “Bentley has been at the forefront of luxury Grand Touring for nearly 100 years. The new, thirdgeneration Continental GT is the pinnacle of our design and engineering achievements and marks the next step in Bentley’s journey.

“We are the world leader in luxury mobility and our products and services define new luxury in the automotive world. The new Continental GT encapsulates our desire to innovate as well as celebrate our heritage and take the Bentley ownership experience to the next, unparalleled level.”

The new model includes a revolutionary Bentley rotating display and digital instrument panel; the enhanced version of the renowned 6.0-litre W12 TSI engine delivers 635 PS (626bhp) and 900Nm (664 lb.ft.) going from 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds (0-60mph in 3.6 seconds); a top speed of 333km/h (207mph) and dual-clutch, eight-speed transmission for faster, more efficient performance.

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