The British luxury car manufacturer Bentley introduced a new model in their Continental GT series. This version comes with a very powerful W12 engine, giving the new Bentley Continental GT a promise of great performance along with its exceptional luxurious experience in every trim level and options.
Here is a review of this lavish new version of the Continental GT, with a closer look at the performance, design and safety features.
The Exterior Design of the Bentley Continental GT
One of the most striking feature of the new Bentley Continental GT is the aerodynamic exterior. With the first look at the Bentley, enthusiast will find that the haunch lines at the rear are a modern rendition of the 1950s R-Type Continental. This gives a sharp, modern radii to create distinct surfaces that give a wide, confident and sporting feel to the coupe.
The whole sporty look is complemented by the addition of the 21-inch 7 Twin spoke alloy wheels that give the 2017 Continental GT a commanding and an intimidating look. The constant feature of the Bentley car exterior design is the iconic grille is still there in all its glory and the traditional Bentley headlamps are present in the new Continental GT as well.
Other than that, the hood of this model is sculpted while the air intakes are larger. The rear is designed to be shorter and the flanks have subtle lines to instantly catch your eye. Addition of these new features have made the Bentley Continental GT more aerodynamic and enhance its performance.
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Lush Interior of the 2017 Bentley Continental GT
Known for its luxurious and exuberant appeal, the Continental GT definitely doesn’t shy away from providing a lush interior. According to the brand, the Continental GT cabin is a “stylish yet cocooning space.” The main aim of the interior is to give the passenger an extremely comfortable yet lavish drive experience that is expected from a brand such as Bentley.
The new steering wheel has a new shape with knurled paddle-shift gear selectors and gives a better grip. The instrument panel and dashboard subtly echo the flying wings of the Bentley motif that car enthusiasts love.
The seats are covered with soft touch leather and the dashboard has analogue dials that flash blood orange color at night time and look great from every angle. The Mulliner Driving Specification adds exclusivity to the interior with quilted perforated hide seats, door infill and rear three-quarter panels with embroidered Bentley emblems on the headrests.
All of these interior aspects and minute details makes the interior of the Bentley Continental GT 2017 the best in terms of luxury. Bentley also gives its customers the option of customizing the interior with colour of their choices, multiple leather options, and veneer choices as well as a range of wheel styles to choose from.
The Efficient Performance of the Bentley Continental GT 2017
Along with its extravagant interior, the 2017 Bentley Continental GT has everything that a coupe should have in terms of an efficient performance.
It is equipped with an amazing 6.0-litre twin turbo W12 engine that is capable of producing 582 bhp and a torque of 531 lb-ft. There is also an option of 4.0-litre V8 engine that is capable of generating 521 horsepower and a torque of 660 Nm. Both of these engines are paired with an eight speed automatic transmission.
With its all-wheel drive, the new Bentley Continental GT is capable of going from 0 – 100 Km/h in just 4.5 seconds with a maximum speed of 319 Km/h. It also offers fuel efficiency of 12 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway with a fuel tank capacity of 20 gallons.
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Technological features in the Bentley Continental GT 2017
To make the interior experience an ultimate luxury experience, it definitely should be equipped with the latest and modern style technological features that the market has to offer. And that is exactly what the new Continental GT offers.
The dashboard is completely equipped with advanced touch screens and classic knurled rotary switches that provide everything within the reach of the driver and everything is there for a complete infotainment experience.
This infotainment system brings real-time information about the tyre pressure, navigation information, smart phone access, and a lot more. For the in-cabin entertainment, Bentley has added Naim for Bentley entertainment system that includes custom built speakers, eight individual DSP modes and a lot more.
Availability and Price of the 2017 Bentley Continental GT in the UAE
The 2017 Bentley Continental GT is available in the UAE. The base price of the 2017 Bentley Continental GT with V8 engine is AED 750,000 – AED 900,000. The price of 2017 Bentley Continental GT with W12 engine is AED 900,000 – AED 1,100,000.
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