The First Edition is a unique and most refined version of the new Continental GT. The release of the First Edition is timed to coincide with the start series production new Continental GT. This is a great example of Bentley's exquisite design and craftsmanship.
The complete set and interior trim of the first cars were invented by the leading designers of the brand, having collected the best offered for the new Continental GT. Main detail The interior features the Bentley Rotating Display, which has three sides: either a high-resolution 12.3-inch touchscreen, or a panel with three built-in hand-crafted analog dials, or a flat surface that does not differ from the dashboard trim.
A range of exclusive handcrafted details characterize the First Edition. Among them are expressive First Edition emblems in the cabin and on the car body.
This version is equipped with one of the unique color combinations of double decorative inserts, which creates a feeling of even more spaciousness in the cabin. Choose from Tamo Ash, Liquid Amber, Dark Stained Madrona or Dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus inlays combined - exclusive to the First Edition - with Grand Black inlays.
The Mulliner Driving Exclusive Pack is also included. These are perforated alloy pedals, covers fuel tank and a jeweled oil filler neck, as well as polished black 22-inch wheels. Seats, door panels panels and panels rear pillars embellished with diamond-in-diamond stitching, complemented by contrast stitching, available only on the First Edition. The City and Touring packages, available as standard, include technologies that improve driving comfort and safety in the city and on the motorway.
For those accustomed to the very best, there is no finer-looking Gran Turismo than the Continental GT First Edition.
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New Bentley Continental GT 2018-2019 model year presented publicly on August 30, 2017 ahead of the world premiere on the catwalk in early autumn. The new two-door Bentley Continental has been announced by the British company as the best car in the world in the Grand Tourer class. In our review, the new Bentley Continental GT 3rd generation 2018-2019 model year - photos and videos, price and equipment, specifications luxurious two-door premium coupe. The new generation Bentley Continental GT, having become related to (the models are based on the modern MSB platform) will go on sale in Europe and Russia in the spring of 2018 at price approximately 200,000 euros for a Bentley Continental GT with a 635-horsepower W12 petrol. The price of new items in the British market will be from 155 thousand pounds.
The third generation of a luxurious British coupe, having tried on a new “cart” from the Porsche Panamera (2nd generation was based on the D1 platform, inherited from the model from the sedan), received a double-lever front suspension, multi-link rear suspension, three-chamber pneumatic mounts, an all-wheel drive system with an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch, smart shock absorbers with adaptive control, as well as active anti-roll bars that resist body roll in corners using electromechanical actuators powered by a 48-volt on-board network.
In the construction of the new body of the Bentley Continental GT 3 generation, high-strength steel and aluminum are widely used (external body panels are made using winged metal molding technology at a temperature of 500 degrees Celsius), which made it possible to reduce the curb weight of the novelty by as much as 80 kg to 2244 kg compared to previous generation model. At the same time, the engineers managed to provide the coupe with excellent weight distribution along the axes: 45% of the mass falls on the front axle, and 55% on the rear.
The British coupe with a new modern platform will please potential owners with a classic exterior design. It seems that the design team that created the new image of the luxury coupe did their best to preserve the familiar image and proportions of the body of the 2nd generation of the model, giving it a more aesthetic and attractive look. British designers based on the body of their predecessor with light movements removed everything that seemed superfluous to them, supplementing the body of the new generation Continental GT with a larger and more solid false radiator grille, more expressive headlights and incomparable oval position lamps with nozzles echoing them. exhaust pipes. It is also worth noting that the lush vyshtampovki, expanding the front and rear wheel arches, and they have become larger.
There is 100% continuity of generations, but, of course, the new Bentley Continental looks cooler and more solid than its predecessor.
- External dimensions The 2018-2019 Bentley Continental GT bodies are 4805mm long, 1954mm wide, 1392mm high, with a 2851mm wheelbase.
- The wheelbase dimensions of the new generation of the British Grand Tourer coupe have grown by as much as 105 mm compared to the previous generation model. Interestingly, the front axle has been moved forward by 135 mm, thus providing a minimum front overhang with better handling, while the rear, on the contrary, has become larger, giving the car a lighter and faster image.
- The drag coefficient of the body of the "third" Bentley Continental GT is 0.29 Cx.
- For the coupe, luxurious 21-inch wheels with tires 265/40 R21 for the front axle and 305/35 R21 for the rear axle are offered as standard. As an option, larger 22-inch wheels with tires 275/35 R22 in front and 315/30 R22 in the rear.
If the exterior of the new British luxury coupe demonstrates evolutionary processes based on its predecessors, then the interior is a real revolution. Just think, there is a virtual instrument panel, a fantastically original three-sided section on the center console (in the parked state of the car, the center console is deaf and continues the stylish finish of the front panel, turn on the ignition and you have a huge 12.3-inch color screen of the multimedia complex, and on the third side analog dials with temperature, compass and chronometer readings).
Further, more traditional and familiar attributes of a luxury coupe, but still they do not cease to impress with their unique look and high functionality. In the presence of an exorbitant amount of leather, veneer and aluminum, door cards, front seats and rear seats trimmed with combined genuine leather, driver's and passenger seats with electric adjustments, heating, ventilation and massage. There are physically controlled buttons and switches on the central tunnel (most likely to spite the creators of new Porsche generations Panamera and flaunting full touch controls), a 650 W 9-speaker audio system, for an extra charge a Bang & Olufsen premium audio system with 16 speakers with a 1500 W output or a 2200 watt Naim with 18 !!! speakers and a huge selection of colors and textures of the skin, as well as a lot of options for veneer from precious woods.
Do not forget in Bentley Motors about the passive and active safety. There are matrix LED headlights and LED taillights with original three-dimensional graphics, a pedestrian warning system, a traffic sign recognition system, cameras providing all-round visibility (City package) and adaptive cruise control with an assistant when driving in traffic jams are offered for a fee, projection display on windshield, lane keeping system, night vision system and preventive braking system (Touring package).
Volume luggage compartment two-door coupe Bentley Continental GT of the new generation is 358 liters.
Specifications Bentley Continental GT 2018-2019. As we said above, the basis of the new British coupe is the platform new generation Porsche Panamera with double wishbone front and rear multi-link suspension, three chamber air springs, all-wheel drive with an emphasis on rear wheels, adaptive dampers, active anti-roll bars and a robotic preselective 8-speed gearbox with two clutch discs.
- Well, at least the engine went to a new Bentley native - a 6.0-liter W12 TSI (635 hp 900 Nm). The same motor is installed on big crossover but slightly less powerful.
The engine is installed under the hood of a new generation Continental GT coupe with a pair of twin scroll turbochargers, a combined fuel injection system, with the function of deactivating half of the cylinders. Powerful engine, modern gearbox and four-wheel drive endow the coupe with excellent dynamic and speed characteristics: acceleration from 0 to 100 mph takes only 3.7 seconds, maximum speed 333 mph. Fuel consumption ranges from 12.2 liters in combined driving mode to 17.7 liters in pure city mode.
The Bentley Continental GT with a petrol V8 and even a petrol-electric version of the coupe are expected to debut soon, and an open version will appear in the model line - the Bentley Continental GT Convertible.
Bentley Continental GT 2018-2019 video test
The third generation of the Continental GT coupe is built on the MSB modular platform that is used on the Porsche Panamera (previous models were based on the Volkswagen Phaeton). The appearance of the coupe has become more prominent, but has not undergone fundamental changes. The most noticeable innovation is the oval-shaped rear lights, for which the stern was made more sheer. By the way, the body is now completely aluminum, it has become 150 kg lighter, and the torsional rigidity has increased by 15%.
The new base and chassis settings set a driving tone that matches the nature of the engine - the coupe is equipped with a 6.0-liter W12 that produces 635 hp. and combined with a high-speed "robot" instead of the usual machine.
The interior has undergone significant changes. Completely changed the architecture of the front panel. Particular attention is drawn to it by a rotating central display with a diagonal of 12.3 inches. Thanks to a special mechanism, its place can be taken by a decorative cover (for example, in a parking lot when the engine is turned off) or a stylish panel with a thermometer, compass and chronometer. Expensive leathers and natural wood are used in the interior trim. Seats are adjustable in 20 positions. Bentley has an engine start button, a digital instrument panel, finely tuned acoustics (a choice of three types of audio system), heated and ventilated seats, four-zone climate control, a sunroof and other standard options.
Under the hood of the Bentley Continental GT is an upgraded 6.0-liter W12 engine with two turbochargers. The unit develops 635 hp, its torque reaches 900 Nm. It is paired with an 8-speed ZF "robot" with two clutches. The car accelerates to “hundreds” in 3.7 seconds, the maximum speed is 333 km/h. The main drive of the model is on rear axle, but depending on the driving mode, up to 38% of the torque is transmitted to the front wheels due to the presence of a clutch on the front axle. So in almost all modes, the coupe remains predominantly rear-wheel drive. It is worth noting that in 2019 a more modest modification appeared with a 4.0 V8 engine with a power of 542 hp. This car can accelerate to a maximum of 319 km / h and in 4 seconds. from zero to hundreds.
The Bentley Continental GT coupe has a reconfigured suspension: stiffer springs, reinforced rear stabilizer and the stabilization system was reprogrammed. The suspension is an independent multi-link. Pneumatic, with stiffness adjustment system. The dynamics control selector offers a choice of modes, under which the engine, gearbox, suspension are automatically adjusted; the driver can set his own settings. The base clearance value is 120 mm. The range of its change is 15 mm. The brakes on the Bentley Continental GT coupe are ventilated disc brakes with an electronic parking brake. Compared with the previous generation, the car has an increased by 110 mm wheelbase(2851 mm). In addition, the front axle was moved forward by 135 mm. The main dimensions of the model are as follows: length 4805 mm, width 1954 mm (with mirrors 2187 mm), height 1405 mm. The trunk is relatively small - its volume is 358 liters, in a niche under the floor there is a small spare wheel. The cover is made of composite and includes a contactless opening function.
Bentley Continental GT security systems include a set of airbags (side, front, curtains), ISOFIX mounts, electronic systems: anti-lock, anti-slip, auxiliary braking system, electronic stability control and brake force distribution. The car has front and rear parking sensors, cruise control, a tire pressure monitoring system, a rear view camera and a variety of assistants: traffic jams, pedestrian recognition, lane keeping, etc.
On the Russian market The new Bentley Continental GT arrived in September 2018, with a relatively small quota that was already sold out half a year in advance, which is not surprising given the model's status as a hand-built model that incorporates state-of-the-art systems and the highest quality natural materials. Later, a convertible version was introduced. A hybrid version is also expected.
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.
Options and prices Bentley Continental GT Speed
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. The 2015 model year car 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