Bentley reveals luxurious new Continental GT
The plush grand tourer retains Bentley’s 6.0-litre W12 and gains a new rotating display on the dashboard
Bentley has pulled the covers off its new third-generation Continental GT, ahead of the luxurious grand tourer’s global debut at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
While the new model retains the classic shape of its predecessor, the styling influences from the EXP 10 Speed 6 concept revealed at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show are evident.
The Continental GT’s headlights occupy a more commanding position at the front of the car, while the elliptical tail lights ape those seen on the 2015 concept.
Under the bonnet, Bentley has fitted an enhanced version of its 6.0-litre, twin-turbocharged W12 engine, which now produces 626bhp and 900Nm of torque.
This enables the Continental GT to complete the dash from 0-60mph in just 3.6 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 207mph.
To help the new grand tourer shift through its gears swiftly and smoothly, Bentley has also employed a new eight-speed, dual-clutch transmission. Power is sent to all four wheels via a new Active All-Wheel-Drive system.
The cabin is as luxurious as you would expect from a Bentley, with plenty of leather and wood used throughout.
The new Bentley Rotating Display is a particular highlight. Upon start-up, a wooden panel in the dashboard rotates to reveal a large 12.3-inch touchscreen display used to control features such as satellite navigation and Apple CarPlay.
A third side of the rotating display houses three analogue dials – displaying outside temperature, a chronometer and a compass.
Wolfgang Dürheimer, chairman and chief executive of Bentley Motors, said: “Bentley has been at the forefront of luxury grand touring for nearly 100 years. The new, third-generation 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.”
