Bentley Continental GT 3
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Product Overview
The Bentley Continental GT is the 3rd iteration of one of the world's most popular luxury GTs. Built on Volkswagen Group's MSB platform, its sporting capabilities and refinements have been vastly improved over the previous generation.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 90%
Pros
- Much improved styling
- Superb performance
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- High customizability
- Improved interior
Cons
- Somewhat obnoxious
- Only AWD
What external reviewers found
External score 85%
Pros
- Good handling
- Superb infotainment system
- Impressive dynamic ride system
Cons
- Lack of standard equipment
- Lacklustre handling
- Lack of analogue dials
- Lack of refinement
- Lacklustre engine
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Specifications
| Continental GT Speed | Continental GT V8 | Continental GT W12 |
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External Reviews
autocar[1]
Reviewer score 99% (normalized by Neofiliac)Despite the 2273kg kerb weight, it’s a Continental – a car so popular it has been responsible for more than half of the 200,000 cars that Bentley has made in its entire history. It has a twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre W12 engine in its nose, driving to all four wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, with adaptive dampers and air springs.
Pros
- Powerful engine
- Impressive agility
Cons
- Not the fastest
- Not the most fun to drive
autoexpress[2]
Reviewer score 82% (normalized by Neofiliac)First generation Continental GT arrived in 2003, and a revised version arrived in 2011. The new version sits on a platform shared with the Porsche Panamera. The Continental GT is available with two engines: a 6.0 W12 and a 4.0-litre V8. There's also a Continental GT Convertible, boasting a fabric roof that can fold in just 19 seconds.
Pros
- Gorgeous interior
- Fantastic infotainment system
Cons
- Lacklustre handling
carmagazine[3]
Reviewer score 86% (normalized by Neofiliac)The GTC Speed gets the styling tweaks outlined above, plus the Mulliner pack (quilted hide seats, three-spoke multi-function wheel, knurled chrome gear lever) That comes at extra cost on the plain Jane model. Fettling that 6.0-litre, twin turbo W12 (two narrow angle V6s on a common crank) doesn't come cheap. Factor in the suspension upgrade and, what the hell, it's £10k well spent.
Pros
- Gorgeous looks
- Impressive low-speed manners
- Superb infotainment system
Cons
- Not the most fun to drive
- Seat backs are too firm
cnet[4]
Reviewer score 98% (normalized by Neofiliac)Now more than ever, the Bentley Continental GT is a big coupe you'll want to drive. A more athletic chassis and one of the world's finest V8 engines really make this car come alive. The EPA rates the 2020 Continental GT V8 at 16 miles per gallon city, 26 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined.
Pros
- Gorgeous interior
- Beautifully knurled switchgear and diamond-quilted leather
- Powerful V8 engine
Cons
- Not as powerful as the W12
digitaltrends[5]
Reviewer score 64% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Continental GT V8 also gets the Bentley Dynamic Ride active suspension system from the W12 model and the Bentayga SUV. In Sport mode, acceleration goes from quick to ferocious, and the suspension stiffens up appreciably. The V8 engine adds an extra layer of sensation to this stately coupe.
Pros
- Powerful V8 engine
- Comfortable ride
- Powerful infotainment tech
Cons
- Lack of standard equipment
Also Check
References
- ^ Bentley Continental GT Speed 2021 UK review. [autocar].
- ^ Bentley Continental GT review. [autoexpress].
- ^ Bentley Continental GTC Speed (2009) review. [carmagazine].
- ^ 2020 Bentley Continental GT review: How to feel like a million bucks. [cnet].
- ^ 2020 Bentley Continental GT V8 coupe first drive review. [digitaltrends].
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