Bentley New Continental GT

From the company’s earliest days, our cars set new standards in automotive design and engineering. They were icons of motoring. These cars took the Grand Touring rulebook and rewrote it. The beautiful R-Type Continental in the 1950s and the Continental GT at the start of the 21st century. A revolution in Grand Touring.

Now, at the start of a new decade, we’ve unveiled our latest masterpiece, the new Continental GT. A stunning coupe that blends classic Bentley DNA with contemporary design and modern technology. The perfect fusion of supercar performance and handcrafted luxury ensures the remarkable, new Continental GT creates a revolution of its own.

Performance

With a 40:60 (front:rear) split power ratio, the new Continental GT feels even more poised for action and more controllable cornering.

The new Continental GT is even faster than its predecessor. With its power output raised to an immense 575PS (567bhp/423kW) and 700Nm (516lb ft) of torque. In tandem with a new six-speed Quickshift transmission, gear change times are reduced by 50 per cent, it will launch from standstill to 60mph in just 4.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 197mph (318km/h).

The new Continental GT is a fine example of our engineers’ determination to create the ultimate Grand Tourer. The coupe’s wide, low-sprung appearance is more than just for looks. Its width means it sits aggressively low to the road. This ‘planted’ appearance means its not just hunkered down ready for action but in motion is incredibly stable at all speeds, in all circumstances.

State-of-the-art suspension, including Intelligent Continuous Damping Control, constantly monitors the car’s attitude and poise. Adjusting the suspension settings hundreds of times a second to deliver a supple ride at low speeds and increased control as your speed climbs.

The new system – designed specifically by Bentley – uses a combination of touchscreen controls and classic knurled rotary switches to offer instant usability and crystal-clear feedback. Even the graphic interface of the touchscreen was created in-house to ensure its visuals were completely in keeping with the style of the whole interior. Look closely and you will see that the knurled switches on the screen are ‘virtual’ echoes of the real knurled switches below.

The 8-inch touchscreen possesses the latest navigation technology, and places the car’s audio system, telephone and comfort settings at your fingertips.