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The Bentley Continental GT is a luxury 2-door Gran Turismo coupe with a 2 + 2 landing combination. The Continental GT was based on the Bentley Continental R and Continental T, the base of which was developed by Rolls-Royce. The coupe was developed by a team of designers led by Dirk van Breckel in a studio in Crewe, where the Bentley plant is also located.

The task of creating a new and at the same time recognizable appearance was fully realized. Classically massive front end and no less weighty rear, body length is 4800 mm (howeverI'm the short model in the family), and all this splendor weighs over two tons. The Bentley Continental GT coupe was completely "drawn" on the computer. And in record time. It took only four months - from August to December 1999 - for the creative team to create the image of this Bentley.

For the first time, the serial Bentley Continental GT was presented at the beginning of 2003 and by the middle of the year appeared on the Russian market. Recall that the Bentley Continental GT concept was presented in the fall of 2002 at the Paris Motor Show, from which the production model is practicallyEski was no different.

As for the cabin, the Bentley Continental GT is quite spacious, each of the four passengers will comfortably sit in it. Every detail of the interior, corresponding to the classic canons, be it instruments rimmed with metal rims or noble wood trim, testifies to the belonging of the car to the elite. It is also worth noting the mixture of high-end luxury and sporty style, which is immediately evident from the sculpted aluminum pedal covers; a floor tunnel that divides the cabin in half, creating the feeling thatin a sports car. There are 15 interior colors available for the car.

A special Mulliner Driving Specification package is available as an option for the interior. It includes: three color options for the facing material (walnut - Burr Walnut, dark stained walnut - Dark Stained Burr Walnut, black lacquer - Piano Black); diamond-patterned leather seats with embroidered Bentley logo; perforated leather headliner; sporty light alloy gear lever; three-spoke multifunction sports steering wheel; sports lightweightsmooth pedals with holes.

Under the hood of the Bentley Continental GT is a W-shaped 12-cylinder engine with two turbochargers and an intercooler with a capacity of 560 hp. It was borrowed from the German luxury sedans Audi A8 and Volkswagen Phaeton. The coupe has a truly sporty disposition: it takes less than 5 seconds to accelerate to 100 km / h, and the top speed of the car exceeds 300 km / h. The traction reserve is felt even at speeds over 200 km / h. By the way, thanks to this, the Bentley Continental GT, echoing its legendary ancestor, claims to be the fastest 4-seater coupe in the world....

The Bentley Continental GT is the first Bentley with four-wheel drive. Naturally, the machine is technically fully equipped. Here and the newest 6-speed automatic transmission (ZF 6HP26), and the ESP (Bosch) stability control system, which, being disabled by the driver, itself unobtrusively turns on when the electronics deems it necessary, ventilated brake discs on all wheels, and ABS (also Bosch), and pneumatics on both suspensions (clearance does not depend on the load), and a rear spoiler, which rises itself only at high speed.

Coupe forprogrammed for dynamism and high speeds, but at the same time remains extremely comfortable and obedient to the steering wheel. The car is perfectly balanced. In addition, the person sitting behind the wheel has a lot of electronic assistants, such as traction control and stability control.

The Continental GT is equipped with a multi-stage air suspension that allows it to be both comfortable and sporty. The ground clearance is also variable. With a standard of 120 mm coupe at speed automatically cnpresses it up to 100 mm, but if required (for example, in a snowdrift), using a special button, the clearance can be increased to 150 mm.

In 2007, a new version of the Bentley Continental GT entered the market, which was named the Bentley Continental GT Speed. It is worth noting the fact that the Continental GT Speed is the most powerful car in the history of the Bentley company. But the coupe was distinguished not only by its power, since it is also the first car with a maximum speed of 326 km / h.

The appearance of the new Bentley Continental GT Speed has the following changes: an enlarged lower air intake anda vertically split radiator grille (now in darker color) for enhanced airflow; oversized sports tailpipes. There are 16 “standard” paint colors available for the body, with two new GT colors now included: Cumbrian Green and Granite.

As for the interior, it also offers a rich color scheme, which includes the previous 15 colors and 2 new colors: reddish brown (Newmarket Tan) and green (Cumbrian Green). And also in the standard configuration already went, packthe Mulliner Driving Specification package mentioned above.

The W12 engine was redesigned and no longer produced 560 hp. and all 610 hp. Torque also increased by 15 percent and amounted to 750 Nm at 1750 rpm. As a result, the Continental GT Speed now accelerates to 100 km / h in 4.5 seconds. Note that due to internal improvements to the powertrain, CO2 emissions have been reduced by 3.5% (396 g / km) and fuel consumption has been reduced.

The car's chassis has been re-tuned for sharper handling and agility. The new, wider 20-inch wheels also contributed to this.but with Pirelli tires, which were already standard equipment. The installation of wear-resistant carbon-ceramic brakes was offered as an option.

The ZF 6HP26 automatic transmission has also been improved. This made it possible to bring the automatic speed closer to the mechanical switching, while maintaining the smoothness of switching, which is characteristic of the "automatic".

In general, the Bentley Continental GT Speed version can rightfully be awarded the title of a luxury sports coupe.

Also in early 2007, the Bentley Continental GT set a speed record on ice. 4-toAtomic WRC champion Juha Kankkunen set a world record on the ice of the Baltic Sea near Oulu, Finland. The average speed of the race was 321.6 km / h, while the maximum speed reached by the rider was 331 km / h. The previous record was 296 km / h, which was set on the Bugatti EB110 Supersport. Note that the record was set almost on a standard Continental GT, with the exception of: the roll bar, some aerodynamic improvements, as well as fuel and settings for low temperatures.

2011 Continental GT revcurled up. The public debut took place at the Paris Motor Show. The car has been redesigned to provide an even greater level of dynamics and ride quality. With the 2011 Continental GT, Bentley designers managed to combine the spirit of the iconic Bentley Continental models of yesteryear with cutting-edge technology.

For example, the powerful bonnet and muscular rear are powered by state-of-the-art super-molding technology that produces seamless panels from a single sheet of aluminum.

Despite the fact that the coupe looks practicalski just like its predecessor, all exterior panels are designed from the ground up. The designers focused on the well-recognizable features of the car: its characteristic lines and body edges seem to be sharpened and sharpened. With the same wheelbase (2746 mm) and overall length (4806 mm), the coupe is 24 mm wider (1944 mm), thanks to the enlarged rear fenders, and 14 mm higher (1404 mm). By the way, the wheel track has also grown: at the front by 41 mm, at the rear by 46 mm. The waistline of the car has become higher, and the window opening has narrowed slightly and slightly stretched, giving the silhouette more sophistication.and speakers.

By using lighter, stronger materials wherever possible, from engine components to seats in the cabin, engineers have been able to reduce the Bentley's overall weight by 65 kg (down to 2,320 kg) from the first generation car.

One of the main differences between the "new" and "old" Continental GT is the headlights. Not only have they gotten bigger, but they've also got a decent bezel: LED headlights are now integrated around each lens. A closer look at the car shows that the seam that used to divide the headlights in half has now disappeared. So justdoor measures in the car increased, the headlights on the side underwent a forced modification: they became a little shorter. At the rear of the car, there have also been some changes: the parking lights and tailpipes have become flatter, the reversing lights have dropped even lower. Overall, the look is quite classic, strong and muscular.

The interior of the Bentley is handcrafted. The stylish and comfortable salon can comfortably accommodate 4 people. The interior has become softer and more inviting. Main control devices, equipmentThe stanchion and dashboard haven’t been moved a centimeter, but are now more clearly embedded in rich wood grain and soft hues all around. Bright metal edges are everywhere. There is a new multimedia system with built-in navigation, a 30-gigabyte hard drive and an eight-inch touch screen. The central tunnel has hardly changed. But the door panels, seats, materials and colors are new.

The seats are thinner and lighter. They can be ventilated, as well as, at the request of the client, have a massage systemwith ten rollers. The front seat belts, which were previously attached directly to their backs, have been moved to their more familiar places - where the center pillars are usually located (they are not here). The combination of soft leather, unobtrusive metal and wood make the interior of the Bentley Continental GT luxurious and pleasing not only to the eye, but also to the touch.

The old six-liter W12 biturbo engine remained under the hood. Here are just the power characteristics of the engine have been improved. It had 560 hp. and 650 N • m - there were 575 forces and 700 Newton-meters. With such a power supply, the kupat the same maximum speed (318 km / h) as the first GT, it accelerates to a hundred in 4.6 seconds, or two tenths of a second faster than its predecessor, and consumes an average of 16.5 liters of fuel per 100 km. In tandem with the engine, a six-speed "automatic" ZF works with the ability to shift gears with paddle shifters.

In addition, thanks to the advanced FlexFuel technology, the W12 engine is able to digest not only regular unleaded gasoline, but also eco-friendly bioethanol or a mixture of these in any proportion. Moreover, both types of fuel are poured into the same 90 litasnew fuel tank.

At the end of 2011, the Continental GT received another engine - a completely new, four-liter and eight-cylinder with 507 hp, which is 40% more environmentally friendly than its 12-cylinder sibling.

The car has become more agile and reckless in corners thanks to the modified all-wheel drive. The new Torsen center differential distributes engine power between the front and rear axles in a ratio of 40:60 in favor of the rear wheels (previously it was 50:50).

The 2011 Continental GT comes standard with 20-inch alloy wheels, oneFor a surcharge, it can be fitted with one of two 21-inch split discs.

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