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Bentley Continental GT Speed

Channel: Autos & Vehicles, Author: LinkerLoader2
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Length: 05:06, Rating: 4.43, Views: 85123

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" The Continental GT Speed is the most powerful production Bentley ever and the first to top 200mph (322km/h). A potent addition to the company's highly successful Continental series, the GT Speed extends the appeal of the Continental GT coupe to driving enthusiasts who place a high value on outright performance and agile handling. The exterior style of the new Continental GT and GT Speed models is defined by a wider, lower air intake and more upright radiator grille that also provide increased airflow to the more powerful GT Speed. Its 600bhp (610PS) W12 engine develops 15 percent more torque and nine percent more power than the standard Continental GT, while engine efficiency is optimised by the use of lower friction, lighter-weight components and a new engine management system. The resultant performance is exceptional, with a top speed of 202mph (326km/h), a zero to 60mph sprint time of just 4.3 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.5s) and effortless overtaking capability. Complementing the Continental GT Speed's high performance is its unique chassis tune that delivers tauter handling and improved agility, with new, wider 9.5J 20-inch wheels and bespoke performance tyres as standard fitment. Fade-resistant carbon ceramic brakes are available as an option. Subtle design touches, including a dark-tinted front grille and larger sports tailpipes, reinforce the sporting character of the Continental GT Speed. Inspiration for the GT Speed came from the legendary 'Speed' models that first appeared in 1923. The standard Bentley 3-litre had already established Bentley's engineering superiority in terms of roadholding, handling and braking, but W.O. Bentley, the company's founder, recognised the market potential for a more potent version aimed at the enthusiast driver who demanded superior performance. His response, the 3-litre 'Speed Model', complete with twin SU carburettors and a higher compression ratio engine, became one of the most coveted of all Bentleys. Both the GT Speed and the 552bhp (560PS) Continental GT benefit from internal efficiency improvements to deliver reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The Continental GT remains outstandingly quick -- its top speed is unchanged at 198mph (318km/h), with a 0-60mph sprint time of 4.6 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.8s). The all-wheel drive Continental GT changed the face of the luxury coupe market and attracted a wider audience to the Bentley marque. It also represented the first step in Bentley's renaissance, positioning the company at the pinnacle of both technology and consumer aspiration. Since its launch, demand for a sportier version of the Continental GT was met by the successful introduction of the 2005 GT Mulliner Driving Specification and the limited edition GT Diamond Series in 2006, to celebrate 60 years of Bentley at Crewe. Now, with the launch of the Continental GT Speed, customers will enjoy even greater choice. Bentley Chairman and Chief Executive Dr Franz Josef-Paefgen welcomes the expansion of the Continental GT model offering: "The Continental GT is a highly successful, modern-day Bentley icon. The new GT Speed, with its harder-edged character and sportier driving experience, builds on this success." "

Video Comments

shane6003PQ on November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am

Automatic Transmission has gone so far, and actually in some brands works better then manual in sports cars. Koenigsegg is a good example, or even the newer porche and ferraris. And sometimes they are slightly better fuel wise.

shane6003PQ on November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am

Bugatti Veyron is a car for a select few, it is acutally a very beautiful car and who cares if everyone who can't afford it says it's not worth it? It's possibly the fastest street legal and largely produced car on the market. Who cares if it costs 1.7 to 2.5 million USD if you can afford it? I love the Bentley Continental GT speed simply because it really is a more affordable luxury car i could maybe someday afford.

MCGDProductions on November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am

Yeah... Bugatti's are overrated, first of all personally i hate the look of them for example the veyron, its just ugly. Also most people buy cars for the name. Look at the Nissan skyline or Nissan GTR that's an amazing car for an amazing price which compares to cars double its price. but people don't like it because of it name brand. so instead the buy the brand Bugatti because "its Bugatti" its the name brand. Which is overrated.

26col on November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am

Yeah, and to be honest, if your worried about fuel economy, your not earning enough to buy one! Foreign owner aside, It's british built, too, in Crewe, where it's always been built after WW2, by local people. I know because i help build it!

leklek69 on November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am

he must be gay

dladieznmans on November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am

seriously he must be confused atomic. haha

ExoticAutosClub on November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am

He said Bugati, not Bugatti. Hahahaha! ... just joking

ClimbSpec on November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am

Isn't it obvious why you wouldn't buy a sports car? This is going to be more comfortable, a better daily driver. You can still have some fun out on the road without making the compromises inherent in owning a supercar.

OriginalAtomicSheep on November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am

how is the bugatti overrated?

Bartilus on November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am

bentleys are on best looking fast cars and they not overated like bugati.