sports coupe Bentley Continental The GT was first introduced at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show and was positioned as the successor to the Continental R and T models.
For seven years of production, the car has acquired many modifications and special versions, and at the motor show in Paris in 2010, the premiere of the new 2nd generation Bentley Continental GT took place.
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At first glance, outwardly Bentley Continental GT 2 does not differ much from its predecessor, but meanwhile, all of its body panels are completely new. Among the visual differences - a modified grille, new optics and front bumper, as well as revised taillights and a trunk lid reminiscent of a flagship sedan.
dimensions the models have not changed, the length of the new Bentley Continental GT is 4,806 mm, the wheelbase is 2,746, the width is 1,944, the height is 1,404, the mass of a coupe with a twelve-cylinder engine is 2,320 kg.
In the cabin, at first glance, everything remains as before. But now the Continental GT boasts a new multimedia system, even more luxurious trim materials and moved from the front seats to the place of the B-pillar seat belt anchors. This allowed the seats to be slightly thinner, freeing up an extra five centimeters of legroom. rear passengers.
Under the hood of the Bentley Continental GT (2016-2017) is the already well-known W12 twin-turbo with a displacement of 6.0 liters, but its output has increased by 15 hp. (from 560 to 575 forces), and the maximum torque increased by 50 Nm (up to 699 Nm).
The engine is paired with a new 8-speed automatic transmission (replacing the previous six-speed automatic), transmitting torque to all wheels in a ratio of 40:60.
Together with a weight reduction of 65 kilograms, the coupe starts from zero to 100 km / h in 4.4 seconds (0.2 seconds faster than its predecessor), and its top speed remains the same at 319 km / h. The average fuel consumption in the combined cycle is stated at 14.5 liters per hundred.
In addition, it appeared for the first time in the lineup with a 507-horsepower 4.0-liter “eight”, developed jointly with Audi. This version costs in Russia from 10,049,000 rubles, and the price of a Bentley Continental GT 2014 with a W12 unit starts at 11,289,000 rubles.
Photos of the new Bentley Continental GT W12
626 Horse power, 310,675 needle stitches on flawless skin, 100 million lines of electronic code, and a few more really working ways to create a unique Gran Turismo. Did Bentley turn out to be a Continental GT? best coupe in brand history?
wolfgang
Before the Bentayga, this "Baby-Bentley" was the brand's only valuable asset. Since its launch, the car has sold seven tens of thousands of copies, was coveted on both sides of the ocean, had virtually no competitors and single-handedly covered the costs of maintaining the aristocratic "heritage" of the brand.
The fear that the goose will stop laying golden eggs usually makes the transition from generation to generation as boring as possible. But, thank the automotive gods, in February 2011, Wolfgang Dürheimer, a graduate engineer and bright head from Porsche, was appointed director of Bentley. Coincidentally, he was just the perfect candidate for the third-generation Continental GT project. By that time, he had just finished work on the new 911, and when some correspondent recklessly turned on the topic of “perfect German engineering”, his eyes were still dimmed with slight nostalgia and the recorder was guaranteed to receive an extra hour of audio recording.
Development of the next Continental GT began in 2012. The obsolete platform of the Phaeton sedan gave way to the modular MSB and the main question was what to borrow for the coupe in the magical bins of the VAG empire. There, with the same success, you can build a car with the habits of an executive sedan or a sports coupe - it all depends on who makes the shopping list. The rumors that spread from Crewe were intriguing: a preselective transmission, a new system all-wheel drive, lightweight body.
The premiere of the car came just under the departure of Dürheimer (so coincidentally again) from Bentley. The static presentations got a standing ovation, the ride was scheduled for November last year, but then something went wrong. All preparations were cancelled, the hatches were battened down and radio silence was turned on. And now, six months later, a new meeting was scheduled.
Stefan
It seemed that Stefan Zielaff's orange trousers appeared on the lawn before he did. Familiar from low-key press photos, the Bentley designer fired a volley from every turret gun in his wardrobe. The buckles on his polished monks shimmered in the spotlight, the gold buttons of his blazer fluttered in time as he leaned back, laughing. The evening cocktail before the presentation was gaining momentum, and the chief designer challenged his own creation, parked in the focus of multi-watt lamps, with a bright style.
Having enjoyed the conversation, Zilaff disappeared as spectacularly as he appeared: he grabbed the hidden "aviators", hoisted them on the bridge of his nose and disappeared through the doors of the conference room. It was getting dark. Deprived of the center of attraction, the invitees drank their cocktails and, whispering, wandered in the direction of the theoretical lecture.
Indeed, that evening Stefan could afford any liberties. The new Continental GT is so beautifully drawn that its claim to not just attention, but a place in the design hall of fame, seems well founded. At the same time, the appearance of a new body does not bring down the shares of the previous two models. When they stood together on the lawn, the novelty attracted most of the eyes simply by the right of a debutant, but the elegant heaviness of its predecessors did not seem either redundant or ridiculously outdated. The key difference of the new model is the extended wheelbase, which moved the front axle forward by 13.5 centimeters and lengthened the bonnet.
Due to this, the engineers were able to move the motor 12 centimeters closer to the center of mass of the car, and the designers gained the coveted prestige mass - the distance from the center of the hub front wheel to the front pillar, which greatly adds to the thoroughbredness of the car in the eyes of the buyer.
"Beauty is in proportions!" Zilaff sang hosanna to the proportions of his creation. "Truly proportions"! - in gospel ecstasy the hall full of journalists answered him. Let the author of the bright concept EXP 10 Speed 6, from which the third generation of the Continental GT is visually indistinguishable, be Luke Donkerwolke, it is the designer who completes the work that takes all the credit for himself. And this is true, because the transition from a running prototype to a living car obliges to solve a lot of issues, and it is the current chief designer who bears all the responsibility.
For example, for the relief on the body panels. Complex, full of sharp lines, it excites like the silk of a dress on a girl's body, but much stronger because it is made of aluminum. It is impossible to achieve this by stamping, aluminum must be heated to 500 degrees, and then these exciting curves are formed with compressed Irish air (they found a contractor there), and then cut with a laser. The final result - you will want to touch someone else's car, even if you did not notice such inclinations before.
In its third generation, the car wants to find a younger owner. This is noticeable by the extended arches, by the way the hood is located below, by the innocent aggression with which wide-open headlights will look at each apex. It all started, in general, with resentment - one Ferrari owner casually told Donkerwolke that he was not yet old enough to own a Bentley. Luke remembered. So banality pinched genius.
Incident at the pass
The Irish wind that shakes the heather and shapes the body panels is beautiful.
The next day, when we stormed the Grossglockner Pass, it was completely calm. But this is not certain, since the third generation of the car has amazing soundproofing with double laminated windows, and deathly silence inside, even when the arrow tickles the soles of the 220 number. Can not hear. But it allows you to focus on driving.
The heavy nose of the old coupe (and here you can speak for two, because the difference was small) always pecked politely on late braking, warning the owner against zeal in corners, and delayed reactions, rolls and buildup quickly cooled the ardor if he insisted.
The new generation uses the same 48-volt Bentley Dynamic Ride electrical system, closing and opening stabilizers, as the Bentayga. Like a magnet, the system helps the body stay level with respect to the roadbed, reducing roll to nothing. In the Bentayga, the advantages of this system were noticeable, but the high body still hid the breadth of possibilities. Here, sitting much closer to the asphalt, everything becomes clearer.
New air suspension brains help to keep exactly relative to the road. Continuous Damping Control monitors vehicle speed data and wheel-to-body distance, constantly determining the correct amount of air in the cylinders.
Dealing with another mother-in-law's tongue (and without blurring her face along side glass), you notice how the torque distribution system works, holding back the inner wheels to turn with blocks, and as if on an invisible rail, bringing the car into the next turn. New electric booster and rail with variable gear ratio make it possible to attack without intercepting the steering wheel, and driving an almost five-meter car on serpentines is quite easy.
Weight distribution 55:45 is compensated new system all-wheel drive with an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch, which replaced center differential Torsen. By default, on dry pavement, the whole moment goes to rear wheels, and as soon as the coating becomes slippery, the car becomes all-wheel drive. Together with the lower moment of inertia due to the engine body shifted to the center, this gives a feeling of a light “nose”.
Light nose? Really? No, this is just an impression, because the W12 is still the engine. This engine has been seriously upgraded, with a combination of direct and conventional injection that allows you to vary the consumption and emissions (and the engine now meets the strict Euro 6 phase II standards). The new turbos make it possible to reach peak torque in a third of the time it took the old ones, and the six-cylinder deactivation system and the start-stop system diligently save fuel.
But this obligatory bullshit is about some fake W12. Indeed, in essence, this is 900 Newton meters of torque, which are available from 1350 rpm and go evenly up to 5000 rpm. This is about "three and seven to a hundred", this is about 626 horsepower ...
Everything is comparable to the performance of the combat Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, and everyone who has ever opened the gas on it remembers how wild the acceleration becomes in the most extreme driving mode, how the burst of gears furiously hits the mechatronic innards of the central tunnel like crazy like a dog it rushes from apex to apex ...
The Continental GT is fast, but not furious. The "diesel" characteristic of this motor requires the driver to get used to, and in short races between turns, at first it takes longer to put pressure on the brake than on the gas. The eight-speed wet-clutch PDK also doesn’t fully understand what to do with all this torque shaft and sometimes starts to shift gears in a chaotic mode, pushing and pulling the entire body. It was precisely with the refinement of the preselective robot that the delay of six months was associated, but it was still not possible to perfectly coordinate the PDK with the motor.
True, this is less noticeable in the main habitat of this car - at the exit from the residential area to the main roadway, where you need to take the left lane and, having heard the female voice of the navigator: “Straight, three hundred kilometers,” give free rein to the right foot. At this point, the massive rear end of this elegant machine crouches to the ground and the elliptical taillights begin to recede. Graceful, sedate, but non-stop.
The new 2019-2020 Bentley Continental GT is a luxury representative of the Gran Turismo class, hallmarks which are:
- uniqueness, functionality and impeccable style;
- effective and expressive body design;
- the most advanced technologies that provide maximum comfort even on long trips;
- updated six-liter W12 TSI engine, whose power is 635 l / s;
- magnificent dynamic characteristics: acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes only 3.7 seconds, the maximum speed is 333 km / h;
- innovative eight-speed gearbox with double clutch.
Another key feature of the model is that the new 2019-2020 Continental GT is designed and built by hand. This car is a unique combination of innovative technologies, natural materials of the highest quality and skillful work of extra-class craftsmen.
Official dealership"Bentley Moscow-Volgogradsky" brings to your attention the new Bentley Continental GT - a luxurious and unique car of the Gran Turismo class!
Wolfgang Dürheimer, chairman of the British automaker, said: “Bentley has been setting trends in the luxury Gran Turismo segment for almost a century. The new, third generation Continental GT is a great example of our achievements in design and technology and another step in the development of the brand.”
The 2019-2020 Continental GT is powered by an updated version of Bentley's legendary 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 TSI engine, paired for the first time with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission for the fastest and most efficient shifting.
The impressive appearance of the car is created using the latest technologies, thanks to which the highest strength of the body is achieved with its low weight. The advanced adaptive chassis features Bentley Dynamic Ride with a separate 48-volt power system for superior responsiveness, handling and a smooth ride in all conditions.
Legendary Design
The bright and expressive exterior of the Continental GT embodies the legendary style of Bentley cars. Thanks to special materials, the body of the updated sedan is more than 80 kilograms lighter than the previous generation model.
The Continental GT is the first mass-produced car to have a fully superformed body. This method allows designers to create more complex, embossed body lines, emphasizing the graceful and aristocratic appearance models.
The optics of the Continental GT use the latest LED matrix technology. The headlights are like an illuminated gemstone, the charm of which is enhanced when the optional welcome feature gradually brightens the headlights as the owner approaches the car. The rear lights also resemble faceted crystal, emphasizing the three-dimensional depth of the optics.
Body painting can be done in one of 17 shades that will perfectly complement and emphasize your impeccable style. Choose from two 21" designs rims embodying the elegance and sporty character of the model. In addition, light, forged 22-inch wheels are available, as well as wheels with a shiny surface, hand-polished.
Exquisite interior
The luxurious four-seat saloon is very practical with more storage space for various items and is full of exquisite artistic details. Especially for the new Bentley Continental GT, a palette of 15 shades of interior trim has been created.
The Continental GT features state-of-the-art technology, including an innovative driver-focused digital instrument cluster and the Bentley Rotating Display. You can choose from three types of audio system, and an unrivaled listening experience is guaranteed by a laminated soundproof windshield and side windows.
The interior of the model is focused on connoisseurs of modern luxury and delights with attention to detail, which are designed to make car trips as comfortable as possible. The technically advanced interior is handcrafted using the highest quality materials, from natural leather to rare, sustainably sourced veneers and hand-polished chrome details. The refined interior is complemented by bronze inserts on the controls.
The seats of the new Continental GT are adjustable to 20 positions and set new standards for luxury and comfort in automotive industry. Smooth surface The central part of the seats ensures maximum efficiency of the cooling, heating and massage functions. The user interface is reminiscent of modern mobile phone, the menu structure is intuitive and easy to navigate.
Exceptional Power
The Bentley Continental GT is equipped with an improved version of the famous 6-liter W12 TSI engine, which is the benchmark for power and dynamics. This power unit is recognized as the most technologically advanced 12-cylinder engine in the world. It develops a power of 635 l / s and a torque of 900 Nm.
The new Continental GT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and develops top speed at 333 km/h. A special Sport Launch mode provides incredible acceleration and gives you the opportunity to feel behind the wheel of a real racing car.
Eight-speed automatic transmission dual clutch system is responsible for excellent dynamics and instantaneous gear changes, for smooth running and fuel economy (only 12.2 liters per 100 km in the combined cycle).
The new automatic all-wheel drive system distributes torque between the axles not in the traditional 40:60 ratio, but depending on traffic situation. The car makes the most of the mode rear wheel drive under normal road conditions for optimal efficiency, however, if necessary, the torque is redistributed to the front wheels.
Unsurpassed driving performance
The Bentley Continental GT is equipped with Bentley Dynamic Ride technology, a 48-volt active roll control system that provides absolute control over the car. The system controls the electromechanical drives of the stabilizers roll stability each axle, which increases the responsiveness of the model and guarantees best-in-class ride comfort and exceptional handling.
The dynamic suspension control system offers the following choice of modes: Comfort, Bentley or Sport; while the suspension, engine, gearbox and other systems automatically adjust to the selected mode. The driver can also set their own preferences. Depending on the mode, the suspension can be stiff, like sports cars, or soft, like luxury limousines.
The electric power steering system allows you to increase the angle of rotation of the wheels, which increases the vehicle's maneuverability and responsiveness of control, while maintaining excellent stability at high speeds. The sedan is equipped with a range of driver assistance systems, including a lane keeping assistant, a parking assistant and a traffic jam assistant.
Personalization and exclusive option packages
Bentley provides Customers with the unique ability to customize the Continental GT so you can create your own unique work of art. At your service - almost limitless possibilities for choosing colors, materials and accessories made to order.
There are currently two option packages to choose from: the City package for city driving and the Touring package for long journeys. In addition, the Mulliner Driving package is available to order, providing more sporty look car thanks to lightweight 22-inch forged wheels, unique diamond-in-diamond stitching, embroidered Bentley emblems, additional options veneer finishes, lid fuel tank with jewelery trim, sports pedals and perforated leather headlining.
You can take a closer look at the new luxury Bentley sedan, take a test drive and buy a Continental GT in Moscow at a car dealership official dealer Bentley AVILON. Cars are sold on credit, leasing and under the Trade-in system on the most favorable terms for you. Specifications and prices for Bentley Continental GT 2019-2020, please check with our dealership specialists.
Bearing the prefix Speed. Externally, the car received only cosmetic changes in the form of a different design of the radiator grille and central air intake, as well as exhaust pipes.
Under the hood of the Bentley Continental GT Speed is an upgraded 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W12 engine, which has increased power by 25 hp compared to its predecessor. - up to 625 forces, and the maximum torque increased to 800 Nm.
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Power is sent to all wheels via a new 8-speed ZF automatic instead of the previous six-speed transmission. From zero to hundreds, the coupe shoots in 4.2 seconds (0.3 seconds faster than the previous version), and the maximum speed has increased from 326 to 329 km / h.
Inside, the new Bentley Continental GT Speed is equipped to Mulliner Driving specification and features the finest natural materials. In addition, the car sports exclusive 21-inch rims, "shod" in sports tires Pirelli P Zero dimension 275/35 R21.
Technically the coupe got retuned steering and stiffer suspension with reduced ground clearance. The debut of the new Bentley Continental GT Speed took place at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 28, 2013, the price of the model in Russia is 12,459,000 rubles.
At the Geneva Motor Show 2014, the newly updated Bentley Continental GT Speed debuted, and not only the coupe, but also. Car 2015 model year received another increase in power and a slightly retouched appearance.
The old engine now produces 635 hp and 820 Nm of peak torque against 625 hp. and 800 Nm earlier. But this did not affect the acceleration time from zero to hundreds - the car still does it in 4.2 seconds, and changes the mark of 160 km / h in 9.0 seconds after the start. The maximum speed increased to 331 kilometers per hour.
In addition, the 2016-2017 Bentley Continental GT Speed received a retuned suspension with even stiffer springs and reduced ground clearance. The interior of the model remained unchanged, but a new contrasting trim option became available to customers.
Outwardly, it is quite difficult to recognize the restyled Continental GT Speed. The sports car got a front splitter, horizontal fins in the side air intakes of the front bumper, a different diffuser, tweaked optics and side “skirts”, as well as “Speed” nameplates on the front fenders. The cost of new items has not yet been announced.
Bentley Continental GT Speed 2015
August 2017 was marked for the British car industry by the presentation of the prestigious coupe of the third Generation Bentley Continental GT 2018. The new proprietary development is positioned by Bentley Motors as the world's best car in the Grand Tourer category.
The new premium model is based on the MSB platform, which has proven itself on the prestigious Porsche Panamera. In the design of the two-door coupe, traditional Bentley luxury elements are organically combined with new technologies and technical solutions.
Thanks to the use of modern technologies and materials, the designers managed to reduce the weight of the body by 80 kg, to realize the optimal weight distribution over the bridges, in the proportion of 45/55%.
Carefully thought-out restyling made it possible to maintain continuity with the style of previous developments, on the other hand new body became more rigorous and elegant. The characteristic proportions of the prestigious hull of the second generation have been significantly improved.
- The front end of the 2018 Bentley Continental GT is inspired by the Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 concept car. The signature classic design is paired with an oversized grille, classic lower air intakes and LED headlights.
- From the side view, one can note the aerodynamic line of the body, the bulge of the sidewalls emphasized by the chrome trim, the depth of the wheel arches successfully inscribed in the contour of the body.
- The aft part of the new Bentley coupe differs from similar counterparts in the exclusive shape of the oval position lamps with three-dimensional graphics and exhaust tips.
Salon interior
The new 2018 Bentley Continental has all the trappings of a prestige car, with multiple luxury interior options and a full suite of automotive electronics.
Control of the operation of the engine and all vehicle systems is implemented through a virtual dashboard with the display of traditionally round dials and indicators. Operational information is also reflected on the inner surface of the windshield.
The comfort of long trips is provided by:
- wide range of adjustments;
- heating and ventilation of seats;
- excellent sounding 650-watt audio system;
- an increase to 12.3 inches in the size of the multimedia display.
The equipment includes a complete set of active and passive safety. Different versions of the configuration include navigation systems, climate control, traffic monitoring and a large number of other useful functions.
Specifications
At external dimensions 4805x1954x1392 and weighing 2244 kg, the new Bentley fits perfectly into the traffic flow of a city street and feels confident on highways.
Stability and handling on slippery roads provide:
- increased to 2851 mm wheelbase;
- air suspension 21-inch wheels.
The new Bentley is equipped with active anti-roll bars and adaptive dampers.
Chassis electronics continuously monitor driving conditions, allowing optimal distribution of power across the axles. The electronic power steering has the function feedback, which allows the driver to choose the optimal speed mode depending on the road profile and the quality of its surface.
As a base power unit the branded, derated 6-liter W12 TSI engine from Bentley Bentaya is used. The standard equipment of the 635-horsepower drive is two twin scroll turbochargers and a fuel injection system with the function of shutting off half of the cylinders at low revs.
- CO2 emissions per 100 km are 278 grams, 16% less than the previous generation models. into construction exhaust system valves with electronic control to significantly reduce background noise.
- Combination powerful engine with a modern 8-speed transmission and an all-wheel drive chassis with stabilizers, it contributes to obtaining excellent dynamic speed characteristics.
A test drive performed by independent experts confirmed the technical and technical specifications declared by the manufacturer. performance characteristics engine, in particular, the time to reach the test “weave” at the level of 3.7 seconds, fuel consumption in mixed mode up to 12.2 liters and a maximum speed of up to 333 km / h.
Options and prices
Bentley Continental GT 2018 is planned to be released in two versions. The City model will be equipped with sign and road marking recognition, obstacle warning and emergency stop systems.
The Touring version is designed to improve safety on long journeys. To the list additional equipment includes:
- adaptive cruise control system with autopilot function;
- infrared camera for a full view of the road in the dark;
- projection of operational information on the windshield.
Start of sales in Russia
The exact release date in Russia for the Bentley Continental GT series has not been determined by the manufacturer. According to experts, the car will appear in Moscow car dealerships simultaneously with the start of sales in Europe, tentatively in mid-spring 2018.
The cost of the new Bentley model previously announced by dealers at 15.5-18 million rubles will be adjusted accordingly.
Competing Models
In the world market, comfortable Premium class cars are presented in a relatively small assortment. For the most part, these are exclusive developments of leading automotive brands.
There is a stable demand for prestigious models, the same type analogue. In the near future, a presentation of a new executive class car is expected.