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2013 Bentley Continental GT V8 Preview
Thursday, March 22, 2012
In 2008, Bentley set itself the ambitious task of designing, in second, parallel version of the 567 hp Continental GT that would be 40% more fuel-efficient. The result is the 2013 Continetal GT V8, which meets the Aston Martin DB9, Porsche 911 Turbo S, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and Audi R8 5.2 head on.
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Bentley V8 thunders over Goodwood hills
Friday, March 16, 2012
Bentley this week gave some VRPs (Very Rich Persons) a taste of its new Continental GT 4.0L V8 with an early hill-climb at Goodwood House, West Sussex, England, in preparation for this summer's Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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Bentley enters SUV arena with the EXP 9 F Concept
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Destined to polarize Bentley fans on a whole new level, the brand this week unveiled the EXP 9 F all-wheel-drive luxury SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. Complementing its Continental and Mulsanne lines, the EXP 9 F "could herald a third Bentley model line." Let's hope they change the name!
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Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specification to be revealed in Geneva
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Bentley will unveil a highly distinctive and sporting interpretation of the Mulsanne at the Geneva Show next month. The new Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specification blends a range of striking design features including unique 21-inch alloy wheels, Bentley Flying 'B' wing vents and Diamond Quilted leather trimmed cabin with driver-selectable, sports-tuned suspension and steering, underscoring the performance credentials of Bentley's 6.75 litre V8 ultra-luxury sports saloon.
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VIDEO: 2012 Bentley Continental GT V8 at Detroit Auto Show
Friday, January 20, 2012
The move towards more fuel-efficient powertrains is affecting everyone. Luxurious high-end brands are feeling the same crunch and Bentley has decided to do its part by offering a V8 engine in its very popular Continental for the first time.
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Behold the new Bentley Continental GT and GTC V8
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
W12 Almighty, please step aside! Bentley is about to write a new chapter with the launch of the all-new Continental GT and GTC V8 at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this January.
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Bentley intrigues with new V8 engine soundtrack
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
We knew a V8 engine would be eventually introduced in the Continental GT since Bentley announced it some time ago. The first tease, and probably not the last, from the English manufacturer comes in the form of a sound clip demonstrating the new engine's soundtrack, which Bentley calls "stirring and thunderous." We'll let you be the judge of that.
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2012 Bentley Continental GTC: proven formula, new ingredients
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Bentley will be presenting the second generation of the Continental GTC next month at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but the automaker decided to leak a few details and images of the luxury drop-top, which promises more muscular looks, more refined operation and more interior space.
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The Bentley Showdown
Thursday, August 11, 2011
A few weeks ago, Matt and Miranda took to the streets in two uber-luxurious Bentleys: the 2012 Bentley Continental GT and the 2012 Bentley Mulsanne. While both were sufficiently impressed with their prestigious steeds, they also came to realize how different they each were. Of course, being Miranda and Matt, they immediately started comparing their cars (think boys locker-room talk). Instead of just arguing amongst themselves (much to the annoyance of their colleagues), they decided to share their debate with you lot.
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2012 Bentley Mulsanne Review
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Bentley. Say it again: Bentley. It is a fairly simple word, not the easiest to pronounce, and yet it carries a huge amount of clout. The 20th Century saw many a great automotive tycoon come and go and Walter Owen Bentley was one of the most revered. His legacy has never been stronger and truer.
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A Bentley for me
Friday, August 05, 2011
A short while back, Miranda and I were summoned by the Bentley powers-that-be to drive some of their latest automobiles (notice how I used automobiles when talking Bentley...).
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Bentley to unveil a new engine at Detroit Auto Show
Monday, August 01, 2011
It seems that 2011-2012 is set to be a big year for the luxury automaker Bentley. With an already brand new Continental GT on the market and a brand new Continental GTC drop-top set to debut in Frankfurt long with a new Flying Spur, Bentley is on a real roll here - and it's not about to stop.
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2012 Bentley Continental GT review
Thursday, July 28, 2011
It's hard not to feel a tad jaded in our business. Every week I'm presented with a new vehicle, and sometimes it gets to be so mundane and humdrum, one car kind of just blending into the next. It's not that I mean for it to be like that, just that it happens--sad, but true. I love my job and I love cars, but in today's market, everyone is playing the one-up game, which means most cars are basically the same with a very few minute changes to make them stand out from the crowd--hopefully.
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Driving automotive excellence
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
I've driven expensive cars over the years: BMWs, Porsches even a few Ferraris, Lambos and a Rolls-Royce. They always get looks--partly because of the emblem on the hood, partly because of the exhaust notes, and partly (mainly?) because there's a chick behind the wheel.
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Bentley to get an SUV
Monday, July 18, 2011
You might be asking yourself this question. We certainly are.
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Bentley reveals the Continental Supersports convertible
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Last month, Bentley set a new world speed record on ice with the all-new Continental Supersports convertible. To celebrate the exploit (overshadowed by Audi soon after), the automaker announced the production of 100 units of the machine.
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Bentley sets a new speed record - on ice
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Bentley announced that its Continental Supersports driven by Juha Kankkunen broke a world speed record on ice, achieving an impressive 330.695 km/h in Oulu, Finland.
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Detroit 2011: Bentley refreshes 2012 Continental GT
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Luxury-car fans will be spoiled at the Detroit Auto Show this year, as Bentley is presenting a reworked version of their Continental GT coupe. The North-American debut of the car coincides with the appointment of Wolfgang Dürheimer as the company's new Chairman and CEO, replacing Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen at the end of the month.
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Luxurious Rumor: A Porsche-Bentley Partnership?
Friday, November 26, 2010
With the holiday season just around the corner, everybody gets in a sharing mood. It seems that Porsche and Bentley are starting to feel the effects, as rumors claim that the two manufacturers could be partners in a near future.
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2010 Paris Motor Show: Lambo Sesto Elemento steal the show for the Volkswagen Group!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
They don't call it the Volkswagen Group for nothing! This morning's presentation is an hour long and 10 cars will take the stage for all to see. Being the largest car maker in Europe means that they get lots of attention and considering the girth of Volkswagen's range of products, they pretty can get everyone's attention.
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Full Gallery: 2011 Bentley Continental GT
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Crewe, England - For Crewe's design and engineering teams, the new Continental GT coupe is an opportunity to set a bold and exciting direction for one of Bentley's most revered names - the Continental. The seminal and highly successful Continental GT introduced in 2003 represented the first step in Bentley's renaissance and defined a whole new market segment. It was a luxury GT offering excellent usability that remained true to the Bentley grand touring spirit.
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The new Bentley Continental GT will be unveiled online
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Crewe, England Bentley will reveal its new and compelling vision of the Continental GT next month with a unique internet reveal. The studio lights are switched-on and the cameras will start rolling at 1500 British Summer Time on Tuesday 7 September.
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2 limited-edition Continental GTC Unveiled at Pebble Beach
Monday, August 16, 2010
(Pebble Beach, CA) Bentley Motors is displaying the company's new limited-edition Continental GTC and GTC Speed 80-11 models, designed exclusively for the North American market, on the Concept Lawn at the 60th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
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Bentley Launches Two Unique Continental Models Exclusively for The China Market
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Crewe, England - Bentley Motors is ready to unveil two unique Continental models which have been engineered and designed exclusively for the China market. These special edition cars will be created at Bentley's Crewe headquarters with both models offering a range of striking features specially commissioned for Chinese customers.
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Successful debut in Canada for the Bentley Mulsanne
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
The stately 2011 Bentley Mulsanne, the English brand's new flagship model, made a spectacular debut in Canada on April 15 at the Montreal Airport. The event also raised large funds for the Quebec Cerebral Palsy Association (QCPA).
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Bentley Mulsanne hits the red carpet!
Friday, April 16, 2010
Montreal, Quebec -- The Bentley Mulsanne, the new flagship of the prestigious English brand, made its Canadian debut yesterday in Montreal. The scene was quite glamorous, with lovely young ladies dressed in samba costumes walking and dancing around $15-million Learjets!
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Bentley Mulsanne Unrivalled Craftmanship
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
When Bentley's craftsmen and women begin this summer to create the very first production examples of the new Mulsanne's beautiful cabin, it will represent the culmination of an extraordinary four-year journey for the Crewe-based company.
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2010 New York Autoshow: 2011 Continental Supersports Convertible
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Bentley Motors is showcasing its fastest, most potent drop-top ever - the new 2011 Continental Supersports Convertible - during the New York Motor Show beginning this week. The newest addition to the Continental model range features a 621-horsepower, twin-turbocharged W12 engine that is capable of running on both gasoline and E85 bioethanol, making it both powerful and environmentally conscious.
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Bentley Mulsanne - The art of color
Monday, March 08, 2010
Exacting standards of craftsmanship and technology are employed by Bentley's body assembly team to create the new Mulsanne's distinctive, hand-crafted 'hewn form solid' appearance. But this is just a precursor to the painstaking attention to detail afforded to Bentley's new 4-door flagship in the paint facility at the company's headquarters in Crewe, England.
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2010 Geneva Autoshow: Bentley goes green, well, almost...
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
It is doubtfull that if you purchasea twin-turbocharged 6.0L 12-cylinder 552+ hp car that the environement is the first thing on your mind. As of the 2011 model-year, you won't have to worry about it as all Contis will offered with FlexFuel technology.
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Building The Bentley Mulsanne Body Beautiful (video)
Friday, February 05, 2010
Crewe, England - The design of the Mulsanne, Bentley's new flagship, is a compelling fusion of sportiness, solidity and coach-built elegance - created on a grand scale. Its sweeping bonnet and long overhang convey a sense of power and movement, enhanced by the muscular haunches and sharply sculpted lines flowing gracefully from the front wings to the rear.
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Detroit Autoshow 2010: Bentley, the ultimate in automotive finish
Monday, January 11, 2010
When you think of Bentley, you naturally think of high-class appointments and high-quality materials. And that's exactly what the British firm served up at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit when it unveiled its Series 51 line-up.
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Bentley Continental Supersports Meets The 85% Recyclability Standard
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
(Crewe, England) The new Continental Supersports, the first Bentley to use FlexFuel technology which enables it to run on E85 biofuel, gasoline or any combination of these two fuels, has further underlined its green credentials by meeting the 85% recyclability standard (95% for recoverability) demanded of all the Bentley Continental range.
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Bentley Motors prepares all-new flagship Mulsanne for launch in 2010
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Bentley Motors today announced more details of its all-new flagship motorcar, the Mulsanne, following successful debuts at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in August and Frankfurt's IAA motor show in September. More than 1,000 private customer previews of Mulsanne have been held at the company's factory in Crewe, England as well as a series of preview events held at dealerships across the UK, Continental Europe and the United States.
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World's Most Luxurious Charity Bus
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Crewe: A former London Routemaster bus, which has been luxuriously restored by Bentley Motors, has today been handed over to the hospice St Luke's.
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Bentley Motors has launched a new collection of accessories
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Bentley Motors has launched a new collection of accessories highlighting the British company's design and craftsmanship skills. Whether purely functional or created to further accentuate and personalise the appearance of a customer's car, each accessory reflects the attention to detail at which Crewe's stylists and engineers excel.
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A pure expression of Bentley design: The Mulsanne
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
The design of the new Mulsanne is a unique fusion of sportiness, coachbuilt elegance and solidity. Echoing the Bentley S-Type of the 1950s, the Mulsanne features a bold frontal design dominated by the traditional Bentley matrix grille and highly prominent, classic round inner headlamps with chrome surrounds, flanked by two, smaller outboard lamp clusters, all featuring the latest in lighting technology. The iconic 'Flying B' retractable radiator mascot is available as an option.
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Bentley Motors unveiled the Mulsanne
Monday, August 17, 2009
Bentley Motors unveiled the Mulsanne, the company's all-new flagship grand tourer, at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance in Monterey, California.
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Goodbye Arnage, Hello Grand Bentley
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
A few lines, dark but distinguished images, Bentley is using all the tricks in the visual marketing book to herald the imminent arrival of its Grand Bentley, a high luxury vehicle that will replace the soon-to-expire Arnage.
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Luxury car manufacturer receives recycling certification
Thursday, May 14, 2009
British car manufacturer Bentley has taken another step in delivering its class-leading environmental strategy. Bentley now guarantees 85 % recyclability (or 95 % recoverability) of materials for all its current Continental models, becoming one of the first carmakers in the luxury vehicle bracket to take such a step as well as providing environmental friendly recycling or recovery at the end of the car's life.
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New Continental GTC Speed to make public drive debut at 2009 event
Friday, April 17, 2009
(Crewe, 17 April 2009). Bentley Motors, founding sponsor of last year's inaugural Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, will be joining this year's celebrations (July 18-19) with some more unique cars from the company's illustrious past. Bentley will also showcase the very best of contemporary British engineering, styling and craftsmanship by debuting the world's fastest production convertible.
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Bentley Continental Supersports shown to New York
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Pushing the limits of street-legal performance in a high-luxury package is the job of Bentley's latest work, the Continental Supersports. The British premium manufacturer has just shown the model to crowds at the 2009 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). It boasts a lighter curb weight, incredible acceleration figures and a somewhat environmentally minded flex-fuel engine.
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Bentley Continental Supersports, a (almost) green Bentley
Thursday, February 26, 2009
The upcoming Bentley's specs are simple: it's the most potent with 621 ponies and the fastest with 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and top speeds of 329 km/h. It's also the first Bentley boasting the 6.0-litre, FlexFuel-capable V12 engine compatible with E85 fuel (85% bio-ethanol) and lighter by 110 kg.
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Most extreme Bentley ever will bow at Geneva
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Bentley, a world leader in building lavish, premium cars, has announced that they'll launch their most 'extreme' model ever at this year's Geneva Motor Show. Scheduled to bow in early March, Bentley says buyers can expect supercar performance from a bio-fuel compatible engine.
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Bentley Continental GTC Speed makes debut in Detroit
Sunday, January 11, 2009
When is fast too fast? According to Bentley's latest model, the answer is "never". On display at the NAIAS in Detroit, the Continental GTC has been given the 'Speed' treatment by Bentley's go-fast scientists- emerging with a twin-turbocharged, 12-cylinder engine and 600 horsepower to enable a 200 mile per hour top speed. These figures make The Continental GTC Speed Bentley's most powerful drop-top ever.
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Bentley Azure T: Class and More
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Bentley continues to aim high with its cars. No one can find fault with their level of refinement, that's for sure. And the brand hasn't made an exception with its all-new Azure T presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Nothing truly original, however, despite the manufacturer's claims. The Azure convertible takes up the design and finish of the current versions down to the last detail, those that ensured the vehicle's success.
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Bentley announces Azure T model with 500 horsepower
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Just in time for lower fuel prices and Christmas shopping, Bentley's announced a "T" designated version of their Azure model. A four-seat convertible, Bentley says the Azure T promises driver-focused performance with the ability to transport four adults in first-class, open-top luxury.
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2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed Preview
Friday, September 26, 2008
Bentley is on a roll these days. When the English luxury brand was bought by the Volkswagen group in 1998, things weren't going too well. But with a massive investment by their new parent company, Bentley seems to have convinced the world that they weren't about to fade away.
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Bentley Arnage Final Series: the End of and Era
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Bentley is getting ready to turn an important page of its history this week in Paris with the presentation of the final version of its standard bearer, the Arnage. Launched in 1998, it has undergone numerous changes over the past decade. The last production model in collaboration with Rolls Royce, Bentley will introduce the special edition Final Series of which only 150 units will be available.
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2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
For 2009, Bentley upgraded its Continental Flying Spur sedan lineup, which is already in its fourth year. In order to satisfy an increasingly demanding customer base, the company made a series of minor changes and improvements. Up front are a new grille and larger air intakes in the lower part of the bumper, with the possibility of adding a chrome grille in between. Chrome is also used to outline the headlights.
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Bentley : Spirit of Greenpower
Monday, May 12, 2008
A Bentley Motors apprentice team has won a special "Spirit of Greenpower" award for its performance in the Greenpower Corporate Challenge, which took place at the Goodwood race circuit last week. The nine members of the team, who dedicated all their nights and weekends of the last 10 months to this project, designed, engineered and built an electric-powered car called Continental DC.
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Bentley outlines their Green plans
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Historically, British luxury automaker Bentley has built some of the thirstiest sedans on the planet. When moving a heavy saloon around like a sports car with a V12 engine, that's the price to be paid. Bentley's days of excessive fuel guzzling may be on their way out though- as they've just announced a three-stage environmental strategy that aims to reduce emissions and fuel usage.
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Bentley turns up the volume with new stereo system
Friday, February 22, 2008
British luxury automaker Bentley is known across continents and decades for building automobiles of uncompromised quality and prestige. Now, they're putting themselves on the map for their car audio experience too. The automaker has paired up with another British legend- namely Naim. The latter company is known for creating some of the most high-end in-home stereo systems on the market, and they've been working with Bentley on a system that seeks to provide owners with the world's best in-car audio experience. Like Bentley, Naim hand builds most of their stereo system's componentry for an added focus on quality.
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Bentley... W.O. would be proud (video)
Monday, February 18, 2008
The Detroit Auto Show always has a surprise or two in store for us journalists, but I have to say, for me personally this was the best year ever, and it's all thanks to a few new friends that I made there, and a man known simply as W.O. Let me explain... Almost a century ago, a man had a vision. That was, in his own words, to build a good car, a fast car, the best in class.
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First Bentley Brooklands for U.S. raises $450,000 at auction
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Here's a trend: carmakers generate enormous hype around an exciting new vehicle, and then auction off the first copy to benefit a charitable organization. Dodge just did it with their first new Challenger, raising $400,000 or so for an organization called notMykid. Now, from the other side of the automotive spectrum, Bentley has done the same.
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600 horsepower for 200mph Bentley Continental GT Speed
Thursday, August 02, 2007
If you place a high value on flat out performance and handling, but need a luxurious machine at the same time, then Bentley's got a ride just for you. Their Continental GT Speed is a little like a 600 horsepower living room- with it's W12 engine delivering 0-60 in just 4.3 seconds and top speeds over 200mph. All the while, the ultra luxurious interior gives only subtle indications of the performance the model is capable of.
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2007 Bentley Continental GTC Road Test
Monday, July 23, 2007
Some brands are synonymous with performance and nobility. Probably because of their royal affinities, English cars have this aristocratic aura that clearly sets them apart from the mass of lowly people's cars. What may seem like a very haughty statement is in fact the result of one week's worth of testing the all-new Bentley Continental GTC, the world's fastest convertible.
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