Bentley is starting a new chapter in their Continental GT history with the all-new 2017 Bentley Continental GT. With a very powerful W12 engine in the luxurious sports car, Continental GT has the promise of great performance and an immensely luxurious experience.
2017 Bentley Continental GT brings great performance, exquisite luxury and stunning design. Here is a review of the new version of the Continental GT, with a closer look at the performance features, design and technical specifications.
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The Powerful Design of Continental GT
Bentley brought something new to the design of the 2017 Bentley Continental GT. With an aerodynamic exterior and lush interior, the new GT coupe has everything that a car enthusiast would wish to have in a luxury sports car.
The Exterior
The exterior of the new 2017 Bentley Continental GT looks very luxurious. Bentley enthusiasts will find that the familiar haunch lines at the rear are a modern rendition of the 1950s R-Type Continental, while the new modern radii at the front gives the GT a sharper look. The overall look of the exterior is very confident, wider and sportier than the previous generation Continental GTs.
The addition of 21-inch 7 Twin-spoke alloy wheels makes the sports car look intimidating and commanding. The iconic grille and the headlamps that are associated with Bentley vehicles are still present in the exterior design. The hood of the car is sculpted, the air intakes are larger, the rear is shorter and the flanks have subtle lines. All of these design features have been added to make the new 2017 Bentley Continental GT more aerodynamic.
The Interior
When it comes to luxury, it can be noticed from the very first look that Bentley did not hold anything back to make the 2017 Bentley Continental GT look and feel as luxurious as possible. In fact, Bentley describes the cabin as a “stylish yet cocooning space.”
The interior has been designed in a way that the passengers can enjoy the smooth and luxurious ride. Bentley has also upgraded the steering wheel, it now has a new shape with knurled paddle-shift gear selectors. The dashboard and the instrument panel echo the flying wings that can be found in the Bentley logo.
The interior is 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. From the “winged’ look of the dashboard to the comfortable seats, the 2017 Bentley Continental GT has everything that would make it one of the best interiors by the brand.
The Performance of 2017 Bentley Continental GT
The highlight of the new 2017 Bentley Continental GT is its amazing W12 twin turbo engine. It is a 6.0-litre twin turbo W12 engine that is capable of producing 582 bhp and a torque of 531 lb-ft. The brand also brings an option of 4.0-litre V8 engine that is capable of generating 521 horsepower and a torque of 660 Nm. Both of the engines are paired with an eight speed automatic transmission.
The 2017 Continental GT offers an all-wheel drive, can go from 0 – 100 Km/h in just 4.5 seconds and has a maximum speed of 319 Km/h. This sports car offers a fuel efficiency of 12 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway and it is fitted with a fuel tank that has a capacity of 20 gallons.
Technology Present In the 2017 Continental GT
The interior of the 2017 Bentley Continental GT is very modern and Bentley has complimented it with some of the best technologies that the brand has to offer. With a combination of touch screens and classic knurled rotary switches, Bentley has designed an infotainment system that will bring everything the drivers need right in their reach.
The 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.
Price of 2017 Bentley Continental GT in the UAE
The 2017 Bentley Continental GT is already available in the UAE market in different trim levels. The price of base model of 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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