The greatest Luxury in life is time. Savour every second. Some cars make your heart beat faster. Some make it race. Only one makes it fly. A new feeling of power. A new sense of freedom. Grand touring redefined. A car for wide-open spaces. A car for the city. A car like no other. The Continental GT from Bentley. To wherever you want to be.
BREATHTAKING PERFORMANCE. UNDERSTATED CONFIDENCE. UNMISTAKABLY BENTLEY.
This is the fastest four-seat coupe in the world. A revolutionary Grand Tourer that will take you to a different place. A time for pure pleasure. Every mile and every minute of intense exhilaration. The freedom of space. Four people together savouring the inimitable Bentley driving sensation. High torque at low revs. Minimum effort. Maximum enjoyment. Engaging. Compelling. Enduring. Not merely for the sprint. At the heart of its taut, predatory form lies one of the most formidable engines ever built. Yet what truly powers this car is the spirit to break boundaries.
From the very beginning W.O. Bentley had an all-consuming passion to create a potent, authentic and utterly unique motoring experience with the cars that possessed an inherent ability to turn into something truly extraordinary. In just a heartbeat. How the man who became known simply as W.O. would smile today, For over 80 years his vision has driven a seamless bloodline of Grand Tourers. And now it has its ultimate realisation. The Continental GT has arrived bringing with it unsurpassed comfort, craftsmanship and true supercar dynamics. A Bentley like no other. A car like no other. Everything else has become ordinary.
LANDSCAPE BLURRING. SENSES RACING. THE POWER CAN BE CONTROLLED, BUT NOT YOUR EMOTIONS.
Imagine the moment. You grip the exquisitely hand-stitched leather steering wheel. Composure. The engine awakes. The heartbeat begins. The Continental GT is alive. And capable of being three miles away in a mere 60 seconds. Unforgettable.
6 litres of pure unadulterated power. 12 Cylinders imaginatively packed into a two-bank W formation. Twin-turbochargers that allow this Grand Tourer to glide up to and back down from operating speed. Swiftly. Breathlessly. An engine developed and tuned by Bentley. 550 HP. Supreme levels of torque to match. Relentless acceleration from 2000 rpm to its red-line. The rush inside you.
With new levels of potency come new levels of control. The assured handling of four-wheel drive. Six-speed transmission. A chassis with the raw ability to match perfectly the engine's massive output. Electronic Stability Control System. Cutting edge suspension technology. Computer controlled air springs at each corner with phenomenally adjustable electronic dampers. While the sleek aerodynamics are optimised by an invisible rear spoiler deploying automatically when high speed merits additional downforce. Total confidence.
This is an unheard of synthesis of almost impossible contradictions. Imposing but relaxed. Silent serenity with a huge adrenaline surge. Excitement with safety. Take a seat. And hope for a never-ending road.
In an age of clones, genes become more significant than ever. The Continental GT has been created by the finest designers of a generation. And shaped by an incomparable past. A car that echoes with legends.
The victories of Le Mans surge through it. The awesome power and presence of the Bentley Speed Six clearly evident. Just one of the muscular, enduring vehicles that thundered to five wins in the 1920's and 1030's. The daring spirit of the Bentley Boys at its soul. While its lines flow from the decade of elegance. In 1952 one car stood out from the crowd. Effortlessly. With its complex, sculptural curves uniting to create a unique blend of beauty and aerodynamics, the Bentley R-Type Continental was the fastest four-seat coupe in the world. And the first to soar to 120mph.
These were the ultimate Grand Tourers of their day. The DNA strands that breathe life into the Continental GT. But this car is not about reinventing the past. It is about the road ahead. The Grand Tourer has been redefined. Prepare to be challenged like never before.
A TRUE SUPERCAR WITH COMFORT AND SPACE. BUT NO ROOM FOR COMPROMISE.
How can a supercar be supremely practical? How can it house one of the most powerful engines ever built, but carry four people in sublime comfort? And their luggage. How can it take you to work or a world away? How can it be designed for everyday life but deliver so much enjoyment?
The answers lie in the desire to build one of the most accomplished cars on the planet. The engine would be pure innovation. the idea of using two long banks of six cylinders, as featured on all conventional V12's, was to be shunned. Instead, a W formation was developed, effectively creating two extraordinarily narrow angle V6 engines. Incredibly short. Phenomenally powerful. It led to a dominant, purposeful bonnet with minimal overhang. A defining Bentley characteristic. And, in turn, the liberation to deliver on space, luxury and practicality at unprecedented levels. The creation of a car that can carry four people in absolute comfort for unlimited distances. A true Bentley. A genuine breakthrough.
ROOM TO EXPLORE.
A supercar with the uplifting sensation of space. A cabin of unrivalled comfort and room. A feeling complemented by the pillarless design, providing an unbroken expanse of glass from front to rear, creating true light and airiness. the design of the seating demonstrates impeccable attention to detail; rear passengers sit well apart with deeply scalloped recesses for their elbows and tangible extra legroom sculpted into the rear of the front seats.
ROOM TO PLAY WITH.
Innovative thinking did not begin and end under the bonnet. The placing of the 90-litre fuel tank in the floor of the car allows for an outstanding 370-litre boot volume. A space-saving design stroke that also means longer items can be loaded through the boot into the rear cabin. So four people, their luggage and even four sets of skis (should the need arise) can be carried with consummate ease.
PURE INDIVIDUALITY. ESCAPE FROM THE EVERYDAY. THE UNIQUE GRAND TOURING EXPERIENCE. IT'S ABOUT WHAT MOVES YOU.
A HAVEN. A SANCTUARY. A PLACE TO BREATHE. IT'S YOUR SPACE. IT'S YOUR BENTLEY. PURE LUXURY.
This is your time. Your escape. A feeling of life-affirming freedom. Relaxing in the endlessly adjustable seats, signature Bentley touches of finesse surround you. Set your senses racing. The aroma of the finest grade leather. The clear-glass shine of the most beautiful wood veneers. The classic bulls-eye ventilation outlets with their organ stop controls, a feature no Bentley has been without for a generation. The glint of stainless steel surfaced pedals. Chrome instrument surrounds. Knurled finishes to controls offering a reassuringly solid touch. The centrally mounted analogue clock by Breitling. A hand-crafted sanctuary designed to heighten the ultimate in grand touring experiences. Wrapped in such unparalleled levels of luxury and style it is easy to forget the relentless power that propels you and your fellow travellers across the landscape. Until you glimpse it. Transforming. Streaking by. Pure enjoyment.
THIS CAR WASN'T MADE. THIS CAR WASN'T BUILT. THIS CAR WAS CREATED. THE MOST ADVANCED TECHNIQUES BLEND WITH THE FINEST NATURAL MATERIALS AND INIMITABLE BENTLEY HAND-CRAFTSMANSHIP TO FORM SOMETHING TRULY UNIQUE.
The Continental GT is a true creation of the 21st century. It has been designed totally in the virtual world, harnessing the very latest digital processes. the technology supports the greatest Bentley traditions. In fact, wood veneers can now be curved in a way that would never have been possible in the past. But one thing remains steadfast. And fiercely protected. the heart and soul of a Bentley will always be the skill and passion of the Crewe craftsmen and women. Artisans with a deep understanding of what it is that creates the extraordinary. Countless hours are spent sanding unbleached wood, then lacquering to a rich finish. Polishing paintwork. Hand-stitching leather. Shaping. Blending. Crafting. Until something truly unique is realised.
A CAR THAT CARRIES FOUR PEOPLE. TRANSPORTS YOUR LUGGAGE. AND LIFTS YOUR SPIRIT.
Let the journey begin. The wide-open vistas. The twisting, challenging mountain roads. The alpine forests. The routes that stretch to infinity skimming past the ocean. landmarks approach and disappear in a blink. Senses sharpened. Feeling alive. How difficult it is to remember that the Continental GT also happens to be highly practical. A totally new driving experience. No other car like it. No other company could create it. Pure Bentley.
NOBODY EVER LOOKS BACK ON THEIR LIFE AND SAYS: "I WISH I'D SPENT MORE HOURS AT WORK." ENJOY THE JOURNEY.
THE CONTINENTAL GT IS ALREADY A CAR LIKE NO OTHER. WITH PERSONAL COMMISSIONING IT CAN BE A BENTLEY LIKE NO OTHER.
No two Bentleys are alike. With Personal Commissioning the principle is taken to new heights. Naturally, a vast array of options are available to make one of the most individual cars ever built even more so. But through the specialist division, Bentley Mulliner, even your most personal demands can be met. From the installation of a single item to a more unique request. the stylists, designers, engineers and craftsmen and women of Crewe are ready to create a mirror to your life. Your tastes. Fingerprint uniqueness. Your Bentley to the last detail. Pure individuality.
2004 Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price - $159,000.00+-