The Bentley Continental GT Luxury Sports Car Review
Posted by in Bentley on July 2, 2011
The bargain Bentley, or at least that’s what the Bentley GT used to be called. When it debuted on the market in 2003 it had a retail sticker of $156,000. These days $156,000 might get you a used, 3 year old Bentley GT. Isn’t that a shame? But let’s put price aside a have a look at this luxury behemoth.
With a staggering 552 horses under the hood the Bentley Continental GT would always be the favorite at the Kentucky Derby. The peak 552 horsepower is reached at 6100 rpm. On the other hand, its massive 470+ lbs of torque are achieved at a mere 1600 rpm. One could say the GT is always ready to rock and roll with that much torque under such minimal rpm. The Bentley GT rockets from 0-60 in merely 4.7 seconds. The Bentley GT is capable of climbing to speeds which reach nearly 200 mph.
The Bentley GT has a transmission which is not unlike most other sports cars in its class. It has a floppy paddle gear box, complete with paddle shifters behind the wheel. The driver can also feel free to change gears through the sequential shifter, keeping total control of the six speed automatic transmission. The Bentley GT is the first all wheel drive Bentley. The Bentley GT also takes advantage of VW engineering genius with their W12 engine configuration. The Bentley GT has the distinction of featuring the largest brake disc on any production car at 16 inches on the front wheels. All these notable things about the Bentley GT make it one fine automobile. Read the rest of this entry »
The Bentley Continental GT
Posted by in Bentley on July 2, 2011
Check out your dream car-The Bentley Continental GT
With the launch of the lush Bentley Continental GT, all the car buffs have surely made plans to buy it. Not to forget the exorbitant price tag accompanying this car, this is reassuringly big and expensive. The Bentley Continental GT is no less than a bomb. For all the car obsessed guys who have already started to worship this car as the father of all models, the Bentley Continental GT’s extravagance cannot be matched with other alternatives which make it a one of a kind car on this earth. Its advent dates back in 2003 and was launched in the market to replace none other than the ‘Rolls-Royce’ as well as the ‘Continental R and T’. This car is a two door model having a 2 plus 2 grand touring coupe.
The Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a twin turbocharged W12 engine which measures about 5,998 cubic centimeters (366.0 cu in) (6.0 liter), producing motive power that is DIN rated with an output of about 560 metric horsepower (412 kW; 552 bhp) at about 6,100 rpm and torque of 650 Newton meters that is (479 ft-lbf) at 1,600-6,100 rpm. The car has an acceleration power of 0 to 100 kilometers per hour (0 to 62.1 mph) in about 4.8 seconds and has the ability to reach at a level of speed that is equal to 318 kilometers per hour (197.6 mph). It’s truly a giant machine that can be possessed once in a lifetime.
The Bentley Continental GT is a hardcore performer with colossal capacity. The name is enough to declare its performance that is inimitable in every ways. The Bentley Continental GT is in fact the perfect car for those believing in high esteemed cars with assorted features. With some of the greatest features you just cannot help yourself but flaunt your car with full panache. When it comes to the outward appeal of the Bentley Continental GT, it is available in several eye-catching colors like black, silver and so on that is sure to steal your heart. With its magnetic appearance, the Bentley Continental GT is all about showing off a lavish lifestyle. All the colors are selected with utmost precision for this car model that heavily reflects the taste of the affluent making it an exclusive item. The tyres of this car are tubeless along with the rims at times are made of real gold! Some of the car models are also available in six astounding alloys. Read the rest of this entry »