Bentley Continental

Stepping inside the Bentley Continental GT, you will definitely notice its man-made stitching that is not perfect but gives the cabin an authentic vibe that is both premium and humanly-beautiful. Each model has their respective set of exclusive quilting patterns that reflect their similarities and differences when it comes to personality or character. All variants have a premium-looking Nappa leather upholstery for their seats (with a mix of Olive Tanned leather for the Mulliner variant). The base, Azure, and Speed variants are given Dinamica pillars and headliners, which allow the car to have more contrast inside and deviate from a boring dull look. 

Drivers of the Continental GT can enjoy the diamond knurling of its rotary switches and column stalks as well as a leather-trimmed gear lever, while Mulliner drivers are given duo-tone 3-spoke, hide-trimmed steering wheels that are heated. Aside from these, drivers of the Speed and Mulliner variants have access to variant-specific instrument panel graphics. 

For top-notch entertainment and class-leading accessibility, the variants of the Continental GT are made with a 12.3-inch high-resolution capacitive touchscreen display that offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 60 GB solid-state drive, 4G LTE telephone module, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi audio streaming services, and Bentley’s ‘Signature Audio.’ Similar to other Bentley vehicles, this also has high-gloss and open pore wood veneers as well as seats that offer multiple comfort functions for a stronger prestigious feeling and elevated comfort. 

From the outside, the Bentley Continental GT has a silhouette that mixes sportiness with elegance. Similar to the Flying Spur, this luxury coupé’s exterior styling features a combination of chrome detailing and black accents. At the front, all variants sport Bentley’s signature grille with their respective styles. Unique to the Mulliner variant is a floating-diamond grille that gives it a very appealing distinctive look while on the road. To complete their ultra luxurious facades, all variants are given full LED matrix headlamps with high-beam assist and welcome and coming home animation. These headlamps with a ‘Harmony Crystal design’ look like they came directly from a Swarovski or Cartier store. Meanwhile, when you are driving behind this car, you will also notice its full LED tail lamps with the same features. The Speed variant’s tail lamps have smoked lenses for a sportier effect, while the rest have rich red lenses. 

On the sides, this model is given electrically-adjustable door mirrors with heating, power folding, auto-dimming, memory, and dip on reverse functions. Its curves are complemented by its beautiful body paint. You have more than 80 options to choose from when it comes to colouring this luxury coupé. Aside from these, to showcase Bentley’s timeless identity, it has chrome Bentley wing badges on its muscular-looking bonnet and sophisticated boot. The Continental GT is 4,895 mm in length, 2,187 mm in width (including mirrors), and 1,397 mm in height. All variants have a 2,851 mm wheelbase. The base variant runs on 21-inch painted ten twin spoke wheels, while the rest are given 22-inch wheels with their respective styling.

You will be able to have smooth maneuvering, a great grip when cornering, and a good absorption of bumps thanks to the Bentley Continental GT’s suspension system, which is the two chamber, two valve air suspension with continuous damping control. This vehicle is also adaptable on the road since it is equipped with four drive modes: Comfort, Bentley, Custom, and Sport, ensuring you’ll get the most comfortable or the most exciting (or both) driving experience you can possibly have in a luxury two-door coupé. 

The base Bentley Continental GT and Azure variants run on a high performance hybrid powertrain of a 4.0 L V8 PHEV engine that produces a maximum combined system power output of 680 PS and a maximum combined system torque of 930 Nm. On the other hand, the Speed and Mulliner variants are powered by an ultra performance hybrid powertrain of the same engine that produces a maximum combined system power output of 782 PS and a maximum combined system torque of 1000 Nm. 

All variants run on 8-speed dual clutch transmission and active all-wheel drive, and have a driving range of 861 km and an E-range of 84 km. This car runs exceptionally well and quickly on free-flowing highways thanks to its powerful V8 engine. However, this is not an ideal daily vehicle for city driving if you worry about high fuel consumption and costs. Similar to the Flying Spur, this also offers a quiet cruising experience. But, when you want to spice things up, its engine can produce a sweet-sounding rev that’ll make your presence on the road more impactful.

Similar to other Bentley vehicles, the Continental GT is equipped with the latest driver assistance technology, connected car services, and standard safety and security features. Its driver assistance systems include driver assist environmental display, adaptive cruise assist, blind spot warning, Bentley’s ‘Safeguard Plus’ and ‘Safeguard Rear’, a pedestrian warning, and the brand’s GPS tracking system to name a few. All variants utilize vented disc brakes with Bentley branded brake calipers for front braking, while vented disc brakes with brake calipers for rear braking. Their braking setup is equipped with an anti-locking system, electronic brakeforce distribution, and other safety features.

For a two-door coupé, the Continental GT is one of most impractical and excessive things you will ever purchase if you are an economically-minded individual. However, considering the lengths that it can offer, it is also one of the vehicles in its class that is absolutely worth the money.