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The Bentley Continental GT is a
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manufactured and marketed by the British company
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since 2003. A two-door
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or
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, and has four seats, it was the first new Bentley released after the company's acquisition by
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in 1998, and the first Bentley to employ
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manufacturing techniques. It was later joined by the Bentley Continental Flying Spur, a four-door
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variant.


Origin

In 1994,
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who at that time owned the Bentley brand, previewed a convertible concept car at the
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– the Concept Java. The car was designed to be a smaller, more affordable Bentley, yet still exclusive in order to maintain the integrity of the brand. It was to appeal to a new range of potential buyers and generate increase sales volume for Rolls-Royce. At the time the current
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was an ultra-exclusive £180,000 in the UK, within reach of a very select market, selling only 200–300 units a year. The Concept Java never went into production in the form seen in 1994, although 13 cars were made for the
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. However, the Bentley Continental GT realised the concept of the Java as a more affordable Bentley, manufactured in much larger volumes.


First generation (2003–2011)


Continental GT (2003–2011)

The vehicle debuted in 2002 at the
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, followed by Le Mans, the 2003
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and the 2003 annual Bentley Drivers Club meeting at Silverstone. The car differed from the previous Continental R & T models in terms of its concept: although much of the car is hand assembled, it is a mass-produced car made in significantly larger numbers. It is not a coach-built car. The price at launch was less than half the price of the Continental R, giving the car a wider customer base. The Continental GT is equipped with a 6.0 litre
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charged
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, which produces a
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-rated power output of at 6,100 rpm, and torque of at 1,600–6,100 rpm. A
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-based permanent
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is standard. It can accelerate from in 4.8 seconds, and go on to reach a top speed of . Early models include a choice of 6 body colours (Diamond Black, Burnt Oak, Cypress, Neptune, Spruce, and Umbrian Red), 8 hide colours (Beluga, Burnt Oak, Laurel, Nautic, Portland, Saffron, Savannah, Saddle), 5 veneer types (Burr Oak, Burr Walnut, Dark Stained Walnut, Madrona, Piano Black) and 4 carpet and seatbelt colours (Beluga, Burnt Oak, Laurel, Nautic). The dashboard clock was made by Swiss luxury watchmaker Breitling, which Bentley commissioned in 2002. American musician
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owned a 2006 Continental GT Coupe in Baby Blue. Upon his death, in April 2016, the car was placed on permanent display in the sound stage at his famous
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complex in
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.


2005 model year update, Mulliner Driving Specification (2004–2011)

Changes to the Bentley Continental GT for 2005 include voice activation for the in-car telephone in six languages and increased interior trim options with the addition of magnolia hide, as well as carpets and seat belts that can be matched to either the main or secondary hide colour. The Mulliner Driving Specification includes 20-inch 2-piece 7-spoke alloy sports wheels with bespoke Yokohama Advan Sport 275/35 R20 tyres, drilled alloy sports foot pedals and footrest, a gear lever finished in knurled chrome and hide, two-tone leather and veneer combinations, diamond quilted hide to facings, doors and rear quarter panels; embroidered 'Bentley' marque emblem to seat facings, indented hide headlining and dark-stained burr walnut or piano black veneer. The vehicles went on sale in October 2004.


Continental GTC (2006–2011)

The
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version of the Continental GT, the Continental GTC, was first presented in September 2005, and was introduced to several world markets in the autumn of 2006. The roof is produced by
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in
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, Germany. The GTC uses identical
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detail as the GT, and can accelerate from in 5.1 seconds. With the roof up, it can reach a top speed of , though with the roof down top speed drops to . The vehicle was unveiled at the 2006 New York International Auto Show, followed by the C. de Salamanca in Seville. The vehicle went on sale in late 2006.


2008 model year update, Continental GT Speed, Mulliner Driving Specification (2007–2011)

Changes to the Continental GT for 2008 include a reduction in kerb weight due primarily to optimisation of suspension and cooling system components and an increased use of aluminium parts in the suspension. Other changes include a revised Servotronic power steering for improved feel and feedback, optional fade-resistant carbon ceramic brakes provide improved brake feel (only available on 20-inch wheels), new, more upright front grille and larger lower air intakes give improved airflow to aid engine cooling; chromed headlamp bezels, two new exterior paint colours (Cumbrian Green and Granite), two new leather hide colours (Newmarket Tan and Cumbrian Green), new low-friction dampers, new 'Sport Traction' mode for the Bosch 8.1 ESP system and a Bentley 'B' brake pedal. The Mulliner Driving Specification includes drilled alloy sport foot-pedals, knurled chrome/hide gear lever, diamond quilted hide to seat facings, doors and rear quarter panels. The Continental GT Speed is a version of the Continental GT with increased engine power to and of torque. It also includes a lowered ride height, uprated spring/damper settings and uprated anti-roll bars for improved agility and body control; unique 9.5Jx20-inch wheels with bespoke
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P-Zero performance tyres, retuned speed-sensitive Servotronic system, solid-mounted front subframe and stiffer rear bushings; 'Dynamic' mode for the Bosch 8.1 ESP system, front grille and lower air intakes in dark-tinted chrome matrix and wider rifled sports exhaust tail pipes. The Continental GT Speed was unveiled at Laguna Village Polo in 2007, followed by the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. Both the new Continental GT and GT Speed were available to order from August 2007. Additionally, 2008 model year vehicles also include a price increase over previous models.


2009 Continental GTC update, Continental GTC Speed, Mulliner Driving Specification (2009–2011)

Changes to the Continental GTC for 2009 include a new more upright front grille, larger lower air intake, chrome headlamp bezels, retuned Servotronic power steering for improved feedback and feel, new optional Follow-to-stop,
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, optional carbon ceramic brakes with 420 mm front and 356 mm rear discs and eight-piston callipers (only available with 20 – inch wheels), two new exterior colours (Aquamarine, Blue Crystal) and a new interior colour (Aquamarine). The Mulliner Driving Specification includes a choice of three standard veneers (Burr Walnut, Dark Stained Burr Walnut, Piano Black, drilled alloy sport foot-pedals, gear lever finished in knurled chrome and hide, diamond quilted hide to seat facings, doors and rear quarter panels; embroidered Bentley emblem to seat facings, 20-inch two-piece alloy sports wheels (GTC only) or 20-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels in Dark Tint painted finish (GTC Speed only). The Continental GTC Speed is based on the Continental GTC with Mulliner Driving Specification. It is equipped with the engine from the Continental GT Speed as well as radiator and lower air intake grilles with a dark tinted matrix, 9.5Jx20-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, Bentley-bespoke
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PZero tyres, lowered suspension by 10 mm at the front and 15 mm, wider twin-rifled exhaust tail pipes and a new boot-mounted lip spoiler. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2009 North American International Auto Show.


Continental GT Series 51 (2009)

The Series 51 models include additional vehicle customisation options for the Continental GT and GTC, such as use of non-indented hide for diamond quilting and contrast piping for the seats and doors as well as bespoke Series 51 treadplates. Other options include Dark and Bright 'Engine Spin' aluminium dashboard and centre console options, Amboyna veneer, colour matched overmats and boot carpets, 20-inch 14-spoke polished Diamond wheel with a dark centre cap, a signature '51' badge on the front wings and an optional two-tone paint job (with one colour running over the bonnet, roof and flowing down to the boot). The vehicles (including a Continental GTC with Imperial Blue as a main and secondary hide, Linen seat and door inserts and Newmarket Tan as the accent colour) were unveiled at the
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, followed by the Continental GTC model in 2010 at the
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. Ordering of Series 51 models began from 1 September 2009.


Continental Supersports (2009–2011)

The 2 seater lightweight model boasted having largest carbon ceramic brakes ever fitted to a production car, a wider stance, around 250kg lighter, 621bhp, carbon fibre buckets seats, dash panels and strengthening bar across the rear of the car .. the seats where the same as the Bugatti Veron and had a limited production run of (100) cars ‘ a very rare car indeed. 0 to 60 in 3.7 with a top speed of 205 mph. In February 2009, Bentley announced a limited production of the Bentley Continental Supersports. The car was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, announced by
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, to be available in autumn 2009 worldwide, followed by FlexFuel-compatible models in North America by summer 2010. The first Bentley capable of running on both motor spirit and biofuel ( E85 ethanol), its 6.0 litre
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is rated at at 6,000 rpm and at 1,700–5,600 rpm – using either fuel. The car can accelerate from in 3.7 seconds and in 8.9 seconds, with a top speed of . This made it the fastest and the most powerful production Bentley ever at the time of production. The Supersports was already known as the best handling Bentley. Bentley says the Supersports can deliver 1.29 g forces on a skid pad, as compared to its sibling the Continental GT speed, which can perform up to 0.98 g forces on a skid pad. It includes a revised ZF 6HP 28A
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with a "Quickshift" system that reduces
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s by 50%, and enables double downshifts. The car uses a
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T-3 centre differential for the 40:60 rear-biased torque split for the
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system. Other changes include revised Continuous Damping Control (CDC), 20-inch lightweight alloy wheels (with increased offset on rear wheels) with 275/35 ZR20
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Ultra High Performance tyres, advanced Bosch Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with switchable Dynamic Mode, Carbon fibre-reinforced Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) ceramic disc brakes (claimed to be the largest brakes ever fitted to a production car at the time of production), weight saving over Continental GT Speed and an automatic retractable
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(deploys at ). The US model has an MSRP of approximately US$270,000, with early vehicles not having E85 capability, which would be available in summer of 2010 for the US market.


Continental Supersports Convertible (2010–2011)

The Continental Supersports Convertible is a convertible version of the Continental Supersports coupe. It features a revised version of the ZF 6HP 26 transmission with "Quickshift," cutting shift times by 50% and enabling double downshifts. The convertible also gets new, lightweight 20-inch alloy wheels that are lighter than the standard wheel. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The US model went on sale in Summer of 2010 for $280,400.


Second generation (2011–2018)


Continental GT W12 (2011–2018)

The vehicle was unveiled at the
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. Ordering of the Continental GT began in October 2010, with deliveries of 2011 Continental GT beginning in the first quarter of 2011.


Continental GT V8 (2012–2018)

The GT V8 version of the Continental GT has a twin-turbo V8 engine (developed jointly with
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) that produces and of torque. The car is capable of reaching a top speed of . It also features
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technology that can deactivate half of the cylinders when they're not needed to improve fuel economy by up to 8%. Other changes, including on-demand steering assistance, weight reduction, better engine heat management, overrun alternator charging and eco-tyres, improve overall fuel consumption by 40% from the W12's 17.1 mpg to the V8's 26.1 mpg. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, followed by the SkyLounge in Munich, the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition and the 2012
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.


Continental GTC W12 (2011–2018)

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, followed by the 2012 Qatar International Motor Show. Delivery of the Bentley Continental GTC began in late 2011.


Continental GT Speed Coupé (2012–2018)

The Continental GT Speed Coupé is a version of the Continental GT W12 with increased engine power to and of torque. It also features a lowered ride height and chassis and uprated suspension. It has a top speed of and can accelerate from in 4.0 seconds. The vehicle was first unveiled at the
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in 2012, followed by the 2012
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, the 2012 Moscow International Auto Salon, the
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, 2012 AUTO ZÜRICH, and the 2012 LA Auto Show.


Continental GTC V8 (2012–2018)

The vehicle was first unveiled at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, followed by the
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, 2012 New York International Auto Show, 2012 Paris International Auto Salon and the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show.


Continental GT Speed Convertible (2013–2018)

The Continental GT Speed Convertible includes an ME17 engine management system, self-levelling system set 10 mm lower than the 575 PS Continental GT convertible, Electronic Stability Control with Dynamic Mode, matrix radiator grille and bumper air intakes in dark-tint chrome finish, 21" Speed alloy wheels in silver or an optional dark tint, diamond-quilted hide upholstery, Dark Tint Aluminium 'engine spin' finish (optional fine wood veneers, satin-finish carbon fibre option for fascia and centre console), top speed of . The vehicle was unveiled at the 2013 North American International Auto Show.


Continental GT V8 S (2014–2018)

Available in a coupe and convertible body, The Continental GT V8 S is a version of the Continental GT V8 with increased engine power to at 6,000 rpm and of torque at 1,700 rpm. The 8-speed ZF automatic transmission's calibration was also enhanced to provide a more responsive drive. The GT V8 S also features increased agility and body control to match the engine's higher output, achieved by revising the damper and spring rates, suspension uprights, anti-roll bars and stability control system as well as lowering the car 10mm. These changes were similar, though not identical to those fitted to GT Speed models of the same year. An aerodynamic front splitter, discrete side sills and rear diffuser in Beluga gloss were also fitted as well as a front radiator matrix also finished in Beluga gloss, new exclusive 20-inch wheels with open-spoke design, red-painted brake calipers, optional sports exhaust, optional duo-tone interiors, choice of interior trim in seventeen hide colours, unique contrast centre stripe for the hide-trimmed roof lining matching the colour of the main hide, knurled chrome detailing to the gearshift lever, Piano Black veneers and 'V8 S' on each sill tread plate as well as on both front wings. For the first time on a factory GT, dark tint front and rear lights were also made available as an option and proved very popular, so much so that they were standardised on the GT Speed model from the following model year. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, followed by the 2014 North American International Auto Show, 2014 Beijing International Automotive Show and the 2014
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. The vehicles were set to arrive in Bentley dealerships from early 2014.


2014 model year update

Changes to the 2014 Continental GT include the debut of seven distinctive equipment packages. Premier Specification includes additional technology and comfort whilst the Interior Style Specification uses the very best of Bentley hand-craftsmanship for the ultimate tailored cabin.


Continental GT Speed (2013–2018)

The Continental GT Speed Coupé was unveiled at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, followed by the 2014 New York International Auto Show (coupe) and the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Show. Delivery was set to begin in summer of 2014. Changes to the new Continental GT Speed included increased engine power to and of torque, sports suspension (uprated anti-rolls bars, air springs, dampers and suspension uprights as well as revised stability control) dark tint front upper and lower grills, Speed branded treadplates, unique design 21" Speed wheels and a chrome 'Speed' badge on both front wings. Mulliner Drivers Specification was also included as standard and from the 2015 model year the GT Speed came as standard with a body coloured bodykit including front splitter, side skirts and rear diffuser, 21-inch Dark tint Speed design wheels (previously an option), a choice of red or black painted brake calipers and dark tint front & rear lamps. Inside a new unique Speed colour split was made available and a 'Speed' badge was installed on the passenger side fascia plate in a similar design to those fitted on the front wings. 2015 model year cars also came with an addition 10PS and 10Nm of torque, both helping to increase top speed and reduce acceleration times. From the 2016 model year the Speed model gained the range face-lift enhancements of other GT models as well as a new 21" 5 spoke 'directional' alloy wheel design and again more power, this time an increase of 8PS for a total of 642PS. This makes the 2016 model year Speed the most powerful Continental GT yet outside of the flagship Supersports model introduced in 2017 for the final year of GT production for that generation.


2015 model year update

Changes to the Continental GT for 2015 include a new front bumper with a smaller radiator shell, redesigned wings with a new vent with a metallic 'B' adornment, new bright chrome wing badges for the V8 S and W12 models, redesigned boot lid, reshaped and widened rear bumper with full-width brightware, a new rear diffuser design for V8 S and GT Speed, new 20 and 21-inch wheels (new 20-inch 6 tri-spoke wheel for GT V8 and GT W12 with painted finish for V8 and bright machined for W12, 21-inch seven-twin-spoke wheel in Graphite grey with bright machined spokes for Mulliner Driving Specification models, addition of 21-inch five-spoke directional sports wheel for V8 S and GT Speed), three new body colours choices: Marlin (a rich metallic blue), Camel (a soft golden tone) and Jetstream (a light, bright metallic blue), new straight-fluting pattern for 4 seats with Mulliner Driving Specification (standard on GT Speed) includes a tightened 'small-diamond' pattern on seat upholstery, redesigned driver controls, optional sports-orientated steering wheel, larger gear-shift paddles incorporating tactile knurled metal embellishers, new dials and graphics at driver's instrument panel, interior illuminated by LEDs, centre console with a new black gear lever surround, a new hidden storage compartment between rear seats capable of accommodating and charging electronic devices including
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s, optional semi-aniline hide for the seat cushions and backrests in the GT W12 and GT Speed, 2 new leather colours choices (Shortbread, Camel), new Alcantara headlining option (colour matched to all 17 of the available interior hide colours) for the GT V8 S, GT W12 and Speed coupe; optional on-board WiFi, increased engine power to and for the GT W12, 6-cylinder deactivation for the GT W12. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, followed by the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show (Continental GT Speed Convertible, GT3). Delivery began in summer of 2015.


Continental Supersports (2017–2018)

Available in coupé and convertible bodies, the Continental Supersports (also available with X Specification) is a version of the Continental GT W12 with increased engine power to at 6,000 rpm and of torque at 2,050–4,500 rpm. It also includes a ZF 8-speed automatic with Quickshift, Block Shifting and wheel-mounted paddleshift, carbon ceramic brakes with enhanced cooling, front and rear carbon silicon carbide brake discs, 21-inch forged alloy wheels, optional titanium exhaust system, updated version of the torque vectoring system from Continental GT3-R, dynamic system brakes, lowered and stiffened dynamic suspension set-up, front and rear bumper designs incorporating a carbon-fibre splitter and diffuser respectively, new side sill extensions and bonnet vents in carbon-fibre, gloss-black front wing vents, rifled exhaust tailpipe in gloss-black, dark-tint headlamps and tail-lamps, black-finished brightware at front grilles, lights, rear bumper, door handles and window surrounds; optional aerodynamically balanced rear spoiler and front splitter combination for coupe, new Supersports badging, 21-inch forged alloy wheels in black and bright-machined finish, optional side decals optional carbon-fibre engine cover in gloss-finish with Supersports branding, multi-layer hood for convertible, neck warmer for convertible, tri-tone interior option, new diamond-quilted design at seats and door side panels with Alcantara upholstery, a choice of 11 veneers and technical finishes (including chequered Supersports carbon-fibre fascia panels), new Supersports emblem stitching, bespoke Supersports steering wheel and unique gearlever with Alcantara accents. 710 Supersports in total were built. The X Specification includes eight unique duo-tone paint treatments and carbon-fibre door mirrors and heel plates, titanium exhaust, carbon-fibre finish to the interior side panels and carbon-fibre engine cover, a gloss black finish to the 21-inch forged wheels.


Third generation (2018–2024)


Continental GT W12 (2018–2021)

The press release announcing a third-generation Continental GT was made on 29 August 2017. The model made its physical debut when it was unveiled at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show where it drew a huge crowd. Production began in 2018 with a base price of . In January 2019, Bentley announced it would celebrate its 100th birthday with a limited-edition car, likely based on the Continental GT, to debut at the Geneva auto show. November 2018 saw the debut of a 2019 Bentley Continental GT Convertible, to go on sale in 2019. The model shares the Volkswagen-developed MSB platform with the second-generation
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. Compared to previous models, the car features a lighter body (>), an extended wheelbase (), a 48-volt roll-control system and a new 6.0-litre W12 TSI engine, as well as a significant interior overhaul including an industry first rotating display. The Continental GT is the first production car ever to have an entire body side made from the Super Formed process; a precision technique with aluminium which allows more complex, sharply defined body lines. Unlike prior models, the panels are "superformed" with heated aluminium sheets molded by gas instead of a stamp. Manufacturer's figures indicate 0–60 mph takes 3.6 seconds (3.7 seconds 0–100 km/h) and it is capable of reaching a top speed of . The
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– designed, developed, and handbuilt in Crewe – is a further enhanced version of the TSI engine launched in the
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in 2016. Featuring high- and low- pressure direct fuel injection, a variable displacement system, stop-start technology and launch mode, the powertrain produces and of torque.


Continental GT/GTC V8 (2019–2024)

The Continental GT V8 has a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 that produces and of torque. The car can accelerate from 0- in 3.9 seconds and is capable of reaching a top speed of . The Continental GTC V8 is the Convertible variant of the Continental GT V8. It has a top speed of and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to in four seconds. GTC is the largest serial convertible in the world since 2023.


Continental GT/GTC Mulliner (2020–2024)

The Continental GT Mulliner is a luxury version of the Continental GT V8 which's interior features have been handcrafted. The car has the Mulliner Driving Specification and the Mulliner interior features. This car has a V8 engine identical to the Bentley Continental GT V8 and has the same capabilities. This car also has a Convertible version known as the GTC Mulliner with the same configurations as all the other models have.


Continental GT/GTC Speed (2021–2024)

The Bentley Continental GT speed is a car powered by a W12 engine as the Continental GT which enables it to accelerate from in 3.5 seconds and reach a maximum speed of . It also has a maximum torque of and a maximum power of . The interior features sporty seats and the new Bentley rotating screen. This car also has a convertible edition which has the same capabilities of the GT coupé except the acceleration capability of 0- which takes 3.6 seconds.


Fourth generation (2024–present)


Continental GT/GTC Speed (2024–)

The press release for the 2025 Continental GT was made on 25 June 2024, following several weeks of media previews with the model's prototype. The fourth generation Continental was introduced with the top range Speed specification which made its public debut at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The fourth generation GT Speed is powered by a twin-turbo Ultra Performance Hybrid V8 engine, replacing the outgoing W12 engine which ceased production in mid-2024. Capable of generating a maximum power of and a maximum torque of , the new hybrid engine enables the car to accelerate from in 3.2 seconds. Retaining the exterior look and the Porsche Panamera platform of the third generation Continental GT, the fourth generation model has been slightly restyled with features adopted from the Bentley Mulliner Bacalar and Mulliner Batur concept cars. This includes the introduction of new headlights, making the model the first Bentley to have a single-headlight setup since the 1959
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. At , the car is also heavier than the third generation model; this owes to the 25.9kWh battery mounted behind the rear axle which contributes to the fourth generation's 49:51 weight distribution. Manufacturer figures indicate an electric-only range of from the plug-in battery alone.


Continental GT/GTC Mulliner (2024–)

Unveiled on October 1, 2024, alongside the Flying Spur Mulliner, the Continental GT Mulliner is the range topping version of the Continental GT. The GT Mulliner is powered by the same Ultra Performance Hybrid V8 engine as the GT Speed, featuring new crystal cut headlamps and red taillights distinct from the Speed version. The unveiling also includes the debut of a new 'floating diamond' grille, as well as welcome animation lights, two-toned side-view mirrors, and interior options, only exclusive to Mulliner Bentley models.


Continental GT/GTC (2025–)

Introduced alongside the GT Azure, the base model Continental GT was unveiled on April 8, 2025. The model marks the introduction of a new twin-turbo High Performance Hybrid V8 engine, a derated version of the Ultra Performance Hybrid V8 found on the Speed and Mulliner versions of the car. Capable of generating a maximum power output of and a maximum torque of , the new engine option allows the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 3.5 seconds.


Continental GT/GTC Azure (2025–)

Featuring the same engine and drivetrain as the base Continental GT, the GT Azure features a new contrasting black grille with a vertical chrome surround. Unveiled alongside a Flying Spur Azure counterpart, the car introduces new exterior and interior design options, exclusive to the range.


Special editions


Continental GT Diamond Series (2007)

The Continental GT Diamond Series is a limited (400 units worldwide) version of the 2007 model year Continental GT Mulliner Driving Specification, commemorating the Crewe factory's 60th anniversary. It includes carbon-silicon carbide brakes (420x40mm cross-drilled front and 356x28mm rear), exclusive 9Jx20-inch 14-spoke alloy wheels, choice of 3 additional exclusive body colours (Moroccan Blue (bright blue), Anthracite (grey black) and Meteor (steel blue grey)), unique insignia to exterior, unique treadplates with the text 'Celebrating 60 years of manufacturing in Crewe', choice of upgraded veneers (Dark Stained Burr Walnut or Piano Black (additional veneers available at extra cost)), drilled alloy sport foot pedals, gear lever finished in knurled chrome and hide, diamond quilted hide to seat facings, door and rear quarter panels; embroidered Bentley emblem to seat facings, indented hide headlining and a Mulliner alloy fuel filler cap.


Continental GTC, GTC Speed 80-11 Editions (2010)

The 80-11 models are limited (80 units per model) versions of the Continental GTC and GTC Speed for the North American market. They feature 20-inch 14-spoke alloy diamond wheels polished with unique black center caps featuring Bentley 'B' emblem (GTC) or 20-inch wheels from Supersports finished in dark tint with red brake calipers (GTC Speed) as well as Union Jack brightware badges on the front wings, exclusive Midnight body colour option, Dark Grey Metallic soft top and the Mulliner fuel-filler cap as standard, Beluga main leather hide with white (GTC) or Pillar Box Red (GTC Speed) contrast stitching and piping and Bentley emblems, Piano Black veneers, engine-turned aluminium with bright (GTC) or dark (GTC Speed) finish, drilled alloy sport foot pedals, treadplates and a badge on the console with the '80-11 Edition' signature. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2010
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, and arrived at Bentley dealers in the Autumn of 2010 as 2011 model year vehicles.


Continental GT Design Series China (2010)

The Continental GT Design Series China is a version of the Continental GT for the Chinese market. It features a three-tone interior that blends a main leather hide colour with accent and insert colours as well as a choice of Orange and Magenta accent colours, choice of Orange Flame and Magenta Metallic body colours, Piano Black and dark-stained Burr Walnut veneer (or optional Amboyna), exterior wing badge and a treadplate and name badge positioned on the centre console that says 'Design Series China'. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2010 Auto China Motor Show in Beijing.


Continental Supersports Convertible ISR (2011)

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. It includes a W12 engine rated at , Quickshift six-speed automatic transmission, 420 mm front and 356 mm rear diameter carbon ceramic brake discs with eight-piston front calipers, three body colours (Beluga, Quartzite, Arctica White) with Dark Grey Metallic soft top in three-ply composite construction, 20-inch 10-spoke Supersports wheels in dark tint. The interior has leather upholstery, diamond-quilted Alcantara to doors and quarter panels and seat facings, 'soft-grip' leather on the steering wheel and gear lever, high-gloss carbon fibre on the dashboard and console and roof panel with unique red weave, Pillar Box red piping to seats and doors, Pillar Box Red contrast stitching to seats, door casings, steering wheel and gearshift paddles; front seats and floor mats with embroidered 'Supersports' legends, and a Breitling dashboard clock with red accent. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.


Continental GT Le Mans Edition (2013)

The Continental GT Le Mans Editions are limited (48 units per model) versions of the Continental GT V8 coupe and convertible, GT W12
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and convertible, and GT Speed coupé. They are built for the North American market to commemorate Bentley's six victories at the
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. Each car includes a unique Le Mans Edition numbered badge, Le Mans Edition clock face, embroidered Le Mans badge to each headrest, tread plates with the limited edition name, unique Le Mans Edition wheels and specific interior veneers and exterior colours. The vehicles were made in 6 models, named after the winning drivers: The vehicles went on sale in the second quarter of 2013.


Continental GT3-R (2014–2015)

The Continental GT3-R is a limited (300 units, including 99 in US, 4 in Canada) version of the Continental GT V8 S coupe inspired by the Continental GT3 race car. It features weight reduction, increased engine power to at 6,000 rpm and of torque at 1,700 rpm. Other changes include
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for each of the rear wheels, shorter gearing, recalibrated control software, all-new titanium exhaust with weight saving and retuned acoustics, forged 21-inch alloy wheels in gloss black,
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tyres, sport-focused Electronic Stability Control programme, Carbon Silicon Carbide (CSiC) braking system (420 mm front and 356 mm rear brake discs, 8-piston front calipers in green), two-seat cabin with carbon fibre, Alcantara and leather interior upholstery; bespoke sport seats with additional side support through deeper bolsters upholstered in Beluga black leather and diamond-quilted Alcantara, upholstered steering wheel and gear shifter, centre console and fascia panels in carbon fibre, carbon fibre door casings with diamond-quilted Alcantara inner panels, rear cabin with a carbon fibre surround and upholstered in leather and Alcantara, green hide colour on the seats, instrument panel, door panels, contrast stitching throughout the seats and diamond-quilted areas; GT3-R badging on the centre console, passenger-side fascia panel, sill treadplates; GT3-R stitching at seat headrests in with contrast-green stitching, carbon fibre fixed rear wing and boot lid, bonnet with two vents, Glacier White body colour with gloss carbon fibre contrasts, two-tone green graphics tracing two power lines to the side profile of the car (one leading backwards from the front wheel, the other tracing the shape of the Continental GT's rear haunch), headlamp bezels, matrix grille, window surrounds and bumper strips in gloss black. US models also included sequentially numbered GT3-R sill treadplates. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2014
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. Delivery was set to begin late in 2014. Purchase of the car also included free standard servicing for four years (at the marks). In 2015, journalists made a GT3-R go in 3.3 seconds. The US model went on sale for US$337,000, with deliveries to the Americas Region starting at the first quarter of 2015.


"Monster by Mulliner" Continental GT V8 S (2016)

The "Monster by Mulliner" Continental GT V8 S is a version of the Continental GT V8 S coupe built by the Mulliner bespoke coach-building division. It features 16 3400-watt Monster speakers tuned by Head Monster Noel Lee, red and black interior colour scheme, Hotspur Continental GT V8 S Beluga hide, 3D laser-etched fascia panel in Piano Black, "Always Lead, Never Follow™" and "Monster by Mulliner" headrest embroidery, Onyx body colour, Hotspur accents including a unique body kit and radiator shell bezel, red brake calipers, a gloss black polished wheel, black bonnet vents, GT Design Seats by Mulliner and 24K gold wireless headphones in a special compartment. The vehicle was unveiled at the
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in 2016.


Continental GT Speed Coupé, Convertible and Black Edition (2016–2018)

Changes to the Continental GT Speed include an increased top speed to , increased engine power to and of torque at 2,000–5,000 rpm as well as carbon fibre on the fascia, centre and roof consoles. The GT Speed Black Edition also includes a high gloss black finish to the exterior brightware (including window openings and lamp bezels), all-black 21-inch five-spoke directional wheels, brake calipers in red or black, contrast colours to the front splitter, side skirts and rear diffuser in four different shades (Hallmark, Beluga, St James' Red, Cyber Yellow), optional door mirrors colour-matching, seats and centre console bordered by contrasting leather in Porpoise, Beluga, Pillar Box Red or Cyber Yellow; contrast stitching at seats and centre console matching diamond quilting of the doors and Mulliner GT Design seats. The vehicles were unveiled in New York City, followed by the 2016
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(GT Speed) and the 2016
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(GT Speed Black Edition). Delivery began in summer 2016. US models went on sale as 2017 model year vehicles, with deliveries began at summer 2016.


Pop art Bentley Continental GT V8 S Convertible (2016)

The Pop art Bentley Continental GT V8 S Convertible is a one-off version of the Continental GT V8 S Convertible designed by Sir Peter Blake and Mulliner. It features St Luke's Blue body colour on the rear haunches, doors and boot lid; British Racing Green lower body, Fuchsia pink-coloured radiator shell, black exterior brightware and a black hood, each seat trimmed in a different hide colour (Cumbrian Green, Imperial Blue, Newmarket Tan and Hotspur), steering wheel with a Hotspur outer rim, Newmarket Tan inner rim and Cumbrian Green centre, Imperial Blue stitching; pink leather gear lever, centre console, dashboard and interior door panels veneered in Piano Black; Sir Peter's signature at fascia panel and embroidered on all four seat headrests, unique storage cases with Piano Black veneer outer lining and Continental Yellow and St James Red internal linings, treadplate with text 'No. 1 of 1'. The vehicle was sold in 2016 at the
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auction by Bonhams on 2016-06-24, with funds raised to be donated to Care2Save Charitable Trust.


Concept cars


Continental GTZ (2008)

The Continental GTZ is a version of the Bentley Continental GT Speed with a custom body produced in association with Italian
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, with technical partners Coventry Prototype Panels, DELVIS GmbH and PPG. The project was conceived during a discussion between Bentley Motors Limited CEO Dr. Ing. Franz Josef Paefgen and Dr. Andrea Zagato, President of
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at the
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in 2006. According to Autoblog, the GTZ was limited to just nine examples. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.


Continental Flying Star (2010)

The Bentley Continental Flying Star is a 2-door
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version of the Bentley Continental built on the basis of the Continental GTC in collaboration with
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. Only 19 units were built.


Continental GT3 Concept Racer (2012)

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.


Continental GTZ (2012)

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and was built on the 2nd generation Continental platform with body panels covering the top of rear wheels. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2012 Concorso d'Eleganza.


EXP 10 Speed 6 (2015)

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. According to the chairman,
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it is another Bentley concept car for the future.


Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e (2017)

The Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e is an all electric
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by
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unveiled at the
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, 2017. This car's design absorbs much from its successful predecessor EXP 10 Speed Six and the 3rd Generation Continental GT. This car's interior design matches its predecessor's design and is only available in a
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version. According to the chairman,
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, this car was made to gather customer reaction on the electrification of their future models.


EXP 100 GT (2019)

The Bentley EXP 100 GT is a concept car introduced by
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for its 100th anniversary, on 10 July 2019. It is Bentley's vision of a GT car for 2035. The car is a fully electric 2-door coupe, can hit 60 mph in 2.5 seconds and has a top speed of 186 mph.


Mulliner Bacalar (2021)

Designed by Bentley Mulliner, it is a limited (12 units) production roofless two-seater
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inspired by Bentley EXP 100 GT concept car. Superficially similar to convertible, it externally only shares door handle with Continental GT, which contains the keyless entry system. It includes a 6.0-litre W12 TSI engine rated , rear track 20 mm wider than Continental GT, bespoke, 22-inch tri-finish wheels, unique front and rear horizontal lights, model emblem 'hidden' behind the lacquer of sustainable rice husk paint, optional luggage, dark anodised titanium trim on the main controls, metallic dark bronze on Bulls-eye air vents, semi-gloss Khamun leather and natural wool upholstery, Bentley Rotating Display, unique clock face with individual one-of-12 badging, Riverwood wraparound dashboard veneer, wool overmats from Wilton. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in 3.5 seconds and have a top speed of over as the third Generation Continental GT W12. Each vehicle can be further customised by the example specifications created by Bentley Design Team: *The Clerkenwell: Moss Green body colour, Cumbrian Green and Golden Oak upholstery, stitching in Saddle thread and the use of Cheltenham Tweed *The Menlo: Cobalt body colour, Beluga upholstery with Cyber Yellow accent, Anthracite Alcantara textile with Piano Black veneer *The Fulton: Lacquer Red body colour, Open Pore Riverwood and Piano Black veneer, perforated Mulliner Beluga upholstery and Hotspur accents, gloss black brightware and Beluga Alcantara textile *The Greenwich: New Grey body colour, Cricket Ball upholstery with British accent, Grey Tweed textile, Open Pore Riverwood with High Gloss Riverwood veneer *The Brickell: Atom Silver body colour, Hyperactive interior and exterior accents, Open Pore Riverwood and Piano Black veneer, Grey Tweed textile *The Randwick (demonstration car): Yellow Flame body colour with Gloss Black highlights, Beluga interior upholstery and Grey Tweed textile with bright Khamun accents, Dark Bronze accent, Open Pore Riverwood and Piano Black veneers The vehicle was unveiled in Bentley's Crewe plant, followed by 2020 Salon Privé. Production was set to begin in 2021.


Production

Bacalar Car Zero, the engineering prototype for the production Bacalar, was under quality tests at a variety of locations around Europe as of 16 December 2020.


Marketing

As part of Bentley Mulliner Bacalar launch, Bentley launched design-your-own Bacalar competition via the @BentleyComms Twitter channel. The winner was Eleanor, whom had designed a rainbow-themed concept. The company recreated the theme with the 7 paint colours: Dragon Red II (metallic red), Orange Flame (Citric and Magenta, mixed with Mica pigment and powdered aluminium), Yellow Flame (rice husk ash), Apple Green (green), Jetstream II (blue metallic), Sequin Blue (metallic blue with deep shadow and 'flop') and Azure Purple (dark blue similar to African Violet flower).


Mulliner Batur (2023)

The Bentley Mulliner Batur is a limited production model, and also designed by Bentley Mulinner Coachbuilt team. Two types of Batur has separated, Batur Convertible and Batur Coupe (the Batur Coupe is known as Batur). 16 convertibles and 18 coupes have produced. This coachbuilt Bentley is the last Bentley with W12 engine to be produced. And it is the most powerful Bentley car to be produced, because of the 6.0 litre twin-turbocharged Bentley W12 engine.


Batur (Coupe)

The Bentley Batur (Coupe) is a coachbuilt Bentley, named after Lake Batur, a volcanic crater lake in Kintamani on the Bali island of Indonesia. It is one of the fastest Bentley that have ever made, with a top speed of 209 miles per hour. This car is a sleek hard-top coupe. And this is the final Bentley car which have got W12 engine. The engine delivers a power of 740PS.


Batur Convertible

The Bentley Batur Convertible has only produced 16 units, rarer than the coupe. This rare convertible is the latest version of Bentley coachbuilt cars. This car's W12 engine can deliver a power of 750PS.


Production and Marketing

These rare vehicles will be handcrafted over the course of several months. They are handcrafted in Mulliner's workshop at Bentley's carbon neutral factory in Crewe, England. The Batur has produced 18 coupe protypes and 16 convertible protypes. As it is an expensive car, unique materials are included in it.


Speed

This sleek hard-top coupe has got a powerful engine so it can go over high speeds. It can go over 209 MPH (335 KMH). It can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometres(0 to 62 miles) in 3.4 seconds.


Price

The Batur is a highly bespoke car so it's very expensive. The base price of the Bentley Batur is around 2.1 million USD.


Motorsports


First generation (2003–2011)

In early 2007, a Bentley Continental GT Speed equipped with Nokian Hakkapeliitta Sport Utility 5 studded winter tyres and driven by four-time World Rally Champion
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, broke the World Speed Record on Ice – on the frozen
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near
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, Finland. It averaged in both directions on the "flying kilometre", reaching a maximum speed of . The previous record was , achieved with a
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Supersport. The record-breaking Bentley was largely standard except for a roll-cage, aerodynamic improvements, low-temperature fuel and calibration. In February 2011, Bentley succeeded in breaking their own land-ice speed record previously set by the Continental GT. They managed to bring a slightly modified Supersports Convertible to 205.48 MPH in Finland, verified by
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. On 15 February 2011 Kankkunen broke the record again, reaching an average speed of in a convertible Bentley Continental Supersports. Bentley announced that a limited edition of the car would be released to celebrate the achievement. It seems that Bentley provoked the former tyre supplier by attempting a new record with a different brand (using
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Sotto Zero IIs) because, on 6 March 2011,
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test driver, piloting an
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with Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 studded tyres, took the ice speed record in Finland, clocking a top speed of in freezing conditions.


Continental GT3 (2013–2018)

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, followed by the 2013 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and the 2014
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. It includes a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine rated at , as well as a
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six-speed
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with a
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in transaxle, racing clutch, steering wheel mounted paddle operated pneumatic gear shift, Drivetrain Carbon fibre propshaft, double wishbone suspension front and rear, four-way adjustable racing dampers; hydraulic power-assisted steering, ventilated iron disc brakes front and rear,
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6/4-piston front/rear calipers, driver-adjustable brake bias, FIA-specification steel
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,
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six-point FIA safety harness, onboard fire extinguisher, onboard pneumatic jack system, FIA-specification racing fuel cell, race-specification ABS and
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, lightweight race battery, OZ Racing 18x13-inch rims with 310/710R18 tyres and the removal of the leather and wood interior trim. The design was completed by a specialist team of engineers from Bentley Motors supported by the Continental GT3 Technical Partner, M-Sport Ltd. Bentley Motorsport first entered development races with the Continental GT3 before starting full competition in the
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in 2014 after completing FIA homologation. The first race began at Gulf 12 Hours, held at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. The Team M-Sport Wald International car completed the Gulf 12 Hours race in fourth place. In May 2014, the factory team won the Silverstone round of the
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. The Bentley Continental GT3 won the 2015 Blancpain GT Sprint Series championship with drivers Vincent Abril and Maximilian Buhk. In the 2015 Blancpain GT Endurance Series the Continental GT3 came just 3 points shy of winning the championship, earning second place. At the 2016
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, two Bentley Team M-Sport GT3s completed the race in third and seventh place. In 2016, Bentley Motorsport planned to enter 90 top-level GT races around the world in 2016, including the
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, SRO Intercontinental GT Challenge, Blancpain Endurance Series,
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, GT Asia,
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, The
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and the
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. The race car was entered in the 2016 Goodwood hill climb, driven by
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.


Other second generation cars

A Continental GTC W12 and Continental GT V8 were used in Nürburgring 24 Hour Race as official parade cars. A Continental GT V8 was entered in the 2012
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hill climb. The Continental GTC W12, Continental Supersports and Continental GT V8 became the official parade cars for the 2012 Nürburgring 24 Hour Race. A 2016 Bentley Continental GT Speed driven by John Bowe reached a top speed of at
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, Australia.


Continental GT3 (2018–2021)

Bentley Motorsport unveiled the new Continental GT3 based on the third generation Continental GT in November 2017. The rear-wheel drive race car utilises a >550 bhp 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8. It made its race debut at the opening round of the
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. The Bentley Continental GT3 won the 2020 Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour with drivers Jules Gounon, Jordan Pepper and Maxime Soulet. In 2020, Bentley announced plans to retire the Continental GT3 program at the end of the 2021 season, citing the manufacturer's focus on electric vehicles as the reason.


Production


First generation (2003–2011)

Continental GT was designed, engineered and built in Crewe. As of 24 March 2003 (6 months before delivery), Bentley Motors had already accrued over 3200 deposits for its new Continental GT. The first Bentley Continental GT for the North American market was sold at the 12th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Fundraiser for $400,000 to Alabama native Joe Blount. Production of the Continental GTC began at the Crewe, Cheshire plant in September 2006, before the ending production of Bentley vehicles in Volkswagen Group manufacturing facility in Dresden, Germany at December 2006. As of 14 May 2009, Continental models were certified to have 85% recyclability (or 95% recoverability) of materials.


Second generation (2011–2018)

The Continental GT3's steering wheel, door pulls and seat were built in the Crewe plant. The first Continental GT3 car was built by the Bentley motorsport team in conjunction with M-Sport. The Continental GT3-R was built in the Crewe plant and finished in Bentley's Motorsport division. The production of the Volkswagen Group W12 engines used in Continental GT W12 engine models were relocated to the Crewe plant from the end of 2014 onwards. Some of the panels on the GT are made with super forming.How It's Made: Dream Cars Bentley Continental GT Speed
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The interior of the Continental GT Speed was built in Bentley's Leather and Trim workshop.


Marketing


First generation (2003–2011)

The Continental GT was marketed to new customers with an average age of just under 50 years old, with 75% upper luxury coupé buyer not from existing customer base.
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produced a limited edition (1000 units per colour) Breitling for Bentley Supersports chronograph wrist watches (based on Breitling Calibre 26B) inspired by the Bentley Continental Supersports car.
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produced a series of 1000-unit Bentley Supersports Light Body wrist watches (based on the Breitling Calibre 27B) to commemorate the Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible's ice speed record. The watch was unveiled at Baselworld in 2011.


Second generation (2011–2018)

The Continental GT3's Motorsport Collection, including race clothing (technical polo shirts, T-shirts, race-wear, Bentley motorsport hoodie, baseball cap, racing overall), race duffle bag, ear plugs, GT3 Lanyard, GT3 Espresso, beach towel, were unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. To commemorate the Continental Supersports launch,
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produced a limited (500 units) Breitling for Bentley Supersports B55 chronograph. As part of the Continental GT Convertible launch, Ettinger of London produced leather goods under the Bentley Collection label to complement the new colour Breeze created for Continental GT Convertible, which included iPhone case and the Blackberry case, leather loop keyring and key case. Model Assemblies produced 50 1:43 Continental GT Convertible model cars in Breeze. A series of 2012 Bentley Collection items were also produced, including 'The Flying B' range a desk paperweight, letter opener and wine bottle stopper; 'Inspired by Our Heritage' four-piece Espresso coffee cup set featuring original racing scenes from the Brooklands and Le Mans racetracks; jackets, polo shirts and soft shell fleeces, Anthony Holt Silversmiths made-to-order Valet boxes, silver 1:12 replica of the Bentley Blower, Bentley Eyewear Collection sunglasses (in fine wood, Asian water buffalo horn, 18ct white, yellow and rose gold). The sunglasses were produced by Estede, with lenses produced by
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. As part of the Continental GT V8 launch,
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created a 250-piece limited edition of its Bentley GMT chronograph (based on the Breitling Calibre 47B) featuring a second time-zone display. To demonstrate Bentley Continental GT's cold climate capabilities, Bentley Power on Ice programme returned in February 2013, allowing existing owners, enthusiasts and aspiring drivers the chance to explore the extreme limits of the Continental GT on the frozen lakes of northern Finland.


Specifications


First generation (2003–2011)


Engines


Second generation (2011–2018)


Body styles


Engines

In 2015 for the 2016 model year GT W12 models gained a new engine design which included variable cylinder management to reduce emissions and at the same time had a power increase to 590PS, helping to reduce the 0–100 km/h time. In 2014, for the 2015 Model year GT Speed models gained at additional 10PS (635 in total) and in 2015 for the 2016 model year this was increased again by 8PS (642PS) with both these steps increasing the top speed and reducing the 0–100 km/h time. Beginning with the 2011 model year, all Bentley Continental range vehicles support the use of petrol and E85 bioethanol fuel types in all markets, including North America.


Transmissions

The 6 Speed ZF transmission was only ever offered for 18 months of this generations' production run and was replaced by the ZF 8-speed transmission from the 2013 model year, this transmission first being introduced on the Mulsanne.


Third generation (2018–2024)


Engines


Transmissions


Fourth generation (2024–)


Engines


Transmissions


Appearance in media

A modified Bentley Continental GT appeared in Season 4, Episode 2 (A Massive Hunt) of the
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, and later a cameo reappearance in
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. It was driven by
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, and was modified car with long-travel shock absorbers, armor-plated steel running on the belly of the car from the front to the back, big chunky tyres, a snorkel, off-road lights, and also repainted the car from blue to green. The car is currently on display at the Bentley headquarters.


Technically related

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See also

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* Rolls-Royce Wraith (2013) *
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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, now called S-Class is a line of grand tourers which are produced by German automaker Mercedes-Benz, produced from 1992 to 2020. The name CL stands for the German language, German Coupé Luxusklasse (Coupé-Luxury). ...
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References


External links

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Official website
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