2011 Bentley Continental GT

Since its launch in 2003, the Bentley Continental GT has become one of the most desirable luxury coupes on the market… and the 2011 model is no exception.

The new 2011 Bentley Continental GT boasts a striking new design, luxurious hand-crafted interior and exciting engine up-line to impress even the hardest of critics.

The latest generation model is also lighter and more powerful than its predecessor, packed with the latest technology including Quickshift transmission, Fuel Quality Sensor and a state-of-the-art navigation and entertainment system. 

Style & Sophistication:

The 2011 Bentley Continental GT features a new sculptured exterior body inspired by the iconic Bentleys of the past. The front wings and boot lid have been designed using Aluminium Super Forming technology, creating a smoother, more defined line. At the front, the new Bentley Continental GT boasts a bolder look thanks to the unique jewelled headlamps with LED day-time running lights and upright matrix radiator grille. To the back, a new ‘double horseshoe’ rear profile (first seen on the Bentley Mulsanne) and floating LED lamps complete the look.

Hand-crafted Luxury:

With an entirely hand-crafted interior, the 2011 Continental GT’s cabin sets new standards in refinement and luxury.

The redesigned interior boasts a new sweeping dashboard and instrument panel finished in premium soft-touch leather. The distinctive ‘cobra’-design seats provide greater support and rear leg-room while the new touchscreen infotainment system features state-of-the-art navigation, Google Maps and an entertainment system with impressive digital sound quality.

Power & Performance:

The new 2011 Bentley Continental GT boasts two high-performance engines including a new high-output 4.0-litre V8 engine and a new 5567bhp version of the original 6.0 litre W12 powertrain.

Bentley’s acclaimed 6-litre W12 twin-turbocharged engine now has a raised power output of 567bhp and 700Nm of torque when mated to the new Quickshift transmission which enables double downshifts.

An all-new 4.0-litre V8 engine – due to be introduced in late 2011 – achieves an impressive 40% improvement in CO2 emissions without compromising on Bentley levels of performance and refinement.

Both engines are coupled to an all-wheel drive system with a sporty 40:60 rear-torque bias for a sportier feel in terms of handling and mid-corner acceleration.

The 2011 Bentley Continental GT makes its debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month with prices expected to be around the £130,000 mark.

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Donna Kelly

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