Immersion, comfort and style are paramount in the steady enterprise of
open-road touring. Bentley Motors has unveiled their fastest grand tourer
yet in the second generation Continental GT model run, and it's all class.
On its exterior, the winged 'B' maintains the institutional aesthetic of the
model from previous years, with subtle stylistic tweaks to improve the
ergonomics. An extended lower grill, redesigned lip-style spoiler and the
luminous veneer additions of 'shortbread' and 'camel' are among the first
external features that immediately demand one's attention. Bentley reveals
its hand in the most exceptional new addition to this generation, yes, we're
talking about the engine. Just one listen to that deep, rumbling tenor and
you'll understand why the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 aims true, stealing your
eyes away from the competition. Make no mistake, everyone else will be
looking at you on the highway and beyond.
2016 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLE
Horsepower: 521 / 626
0-60 MPH: 3.9 seconds
Top Speed: 206 MPH
Engine: twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8
Torque: 502 lb-ft.
The Pursuit of Performance:
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CONTINENTAL
GT CONVERTIBLE
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