Used Bentley Continental GT & GTC

THE FIRST GENERATION GT (2003-2011)

Initially the GT was launched as a couple with the now classic W12 engine which delivered 552hp and 650nm of Torque and was coupled with permanent 4 wheel drive, this meant it go from 0-62 in 4.8 seconds and top speed of 198mph. It was also at this time that the relationship between Bentley and Breitling, with Swiss watchmaker delivering the dashboard clocks.

2005 saw the first model update which was centred around the inclusion of the Mulliner Driving Spec which offered 20 inch 7 spoke wheels, drilled metallic finish pedals and two-tone interiors.

INTRODUCING THE GT SPEED AND UPDATED 2008 GT

The ‘base’ model 2008 GT now saw a number of refinements including 35kg of weight loss, improved power steering and aluminium parts, new carbon ceramic brakes (optional), revised grill to improve air intake and cooling, plus for the first time “sport mode” for the traction control.

The GT Speed was first high performance variant of the GT based on the same W12 engine and platform but now with uprated suspension, lower ride height and upgraded anti-roll bars to deliver improved handling whilst the engine now delivered 600hp and “dynamic mode” traction control.

2009 CONTINENTAL SUPERSPORTS

The first generation Continental Supersports was launched in 2009 as a limited production run. This saw the W12 engine taken up to 621hp delivering a 0-60 of 3.7 seconds and top speed of 204 mph. It now came with a revised tiptronic gearbox and that was claimed to reduce gear change times by half and allow for double downshifts. The four wheel drive system was now shift 40/60 with a rear wheel bias to enable a more dynamic drive in addition to this car received a host of electronic updates, new 20 inch wheel, carbon ceramic brakes and additional 110kg of weight saving in comparison with the GT Speed.

The 3rd gen GT was unveiled at Frankfurt motorshow, this generation culminates in everything that Bentley have learnt about the platform and customer requirements. Straight out of the gate all models were lighter by at least 80kgs and came with the new 48 volt roll-control system. The W12 engine was now a new 6 litre W12 with TSI technology. The overall design and aesthetic whilst undeniably still a Bentley GT had received a completed overhaul with new moulding techniques allowing for shaper lines and aerodynamics.

GT V8

The V8 now came with a 542hp twin-turbo V8 and offered an exciting 3.9 second 0-60 and a top end of 198mph, interiors had been updated to include updated satellite navigation and sound systems whilst losing noe of the character of the now classic Bentley GT.

GT MULLINER

The luxury of the Mulliner specification was back offering a handcrafted bespoke interior for the V8, it was now possible to get the Gt V8 you always wanted without having to opt for the larger W12.

GT SPEED

The new generation of GT Speed didn’t disappoint with with a new baseline of 650hp and 0-60 in 3.5 seconds and a top end of 208mph.

ADDITIONAL VARIANTS

2022 saw the addition of of the Azure range which offered comfort over distance and is perfect for long distance driving in the classic definition of what a GT should be. whilst the S range was now more performance focussed and came with sports exhausts as standard.