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Bentley Continental GT V8 vs W12 | #PinItForwardUK

Bentley Continental GT V8 vs W12. The extreme comparison of the Bentley Continental GT family for the Pinterest UK launch campaign, #PinItForwardUK! Continental GT V8 is the slowest Bentley Continental GT you can buy at the moment. And you can distinguish the V8 model by the red Bentley logo. For some people, buying a V8 Continental GT is not a very good way of expressing their selves. Because, it is the cheapest model.

However, does the cheapest Bentley Continental GT V8 really that cheap? Actually, No! If anyone tells you that V8 is not that good, this means that person has a sense of interpreting the technological numbers of automotive and also has a sense of luxury. The only thing that person may own is the money! Continental GT V8 is powered by a state-of-art 4-lt petrol engine with 507 HP and 660 Nm of torque. The 4-lt engine represents the Bentley’s commitment to more fuel-efficient engines! Continental GT V8 only needs 4.8 seconds to reach 100 km/h and the top speed is 303 km/h. If these figures are not satisfying you, you life is really boring from this perspective. My personal opinion, I wouldn’t be bothered to buy a V8 Bentley. End of the day, it is Bentley craftsmanship. Very powerful and you cannot feel the performance difference that easily through the daily life driving conditions.

Bentley Continental GT Speed is powered by a 6-lt W12 engine with 625 HP and 800 Nm of torque. It is really really fast! GT Speed only needs 4.2 seconds to reach 100 km/h and to satisfy the Speed, the top speed is 330 km/h. These figures are extremely impressive and force you to buy a W12 GT Speed instead of V8. My personal opinion, of course GT Speed is better. I cannot deny this fact and I would love to have one, if I was living in place where it is legal to achieve 330 km/h! The acceleration gap of GT V8 and GT Speed is only 0.6 seconds and probably very hard to feel. However, the feeling of driving a W12 engine is the main motivation to go for a GT Speed!

Where I found these two state-of-art Bentley in London? In HR Owen Bentley dealer! I think they are already gone but if you are lucky, you may see them.

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New Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible Previously Known As GTC Speed

Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible is official announced today. And interestingly Bentley did not name this car as GTC Speed like previous years. The GTC was standing for the convertible version of GT, and by this way we can identify the Bentley whether it is coupe or convertible. However, this time Bentley decided to name the GT Speed Convertible and removed the “C” from GTC. I have no clue why Bentley changed the name of the car.
Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible is the fastest four-seat convertible on product, thanks to 325 km/h (202 mph) top speed. A friendly recommendation, don’t try to drive a convertible with those speeds, it may not be that comfortable!
Continental GT Speed Convertible achieves this outstanding top speed by W12 twin turbo petrol engine with 625 HP and 800 Nm of torque from the 2000 rpm! Basically, you don’t need to lower the gears to speed up. And W12 engine is coupled with short ratio 8-speed automatic gearbox. And this W12 engine is 15% more economic than the previous one. I am definitely sure that, after this improvement people will rush into Bentley :)
I don’t think that many customers of Bentley change their mind due to consumption figures. It is good to see the improvement in fast cars but their customers really don’t bother with the petrol price :) As some of them produce petrol as well.
Lastly, Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible really looks beautiful. I am not a fan of convertible cars but GT Speed looks really nice.
The technical information of the Bentley Continental GT Speed and GT Speed Convertible is below the photos.
GT Speed Convertible
GT Speed
Engine
Type
6-litre twin-turbocharged W12
Max Power
616 bhp / 460 kW / 625 PS @6000 rpm
Max Torque
800 Nm / 590 lb.ft @ 2000 rpm
Transmission
Type
ZF 8-speed automatic with Quickshift, Block Shifting and wheel-mounted paddleshift
Driveline
Continuous all-wheel drive (40:60 rear bias)
Ratios
1st : 4.71; 2nd: 3.14; 3rd: 2.1; 4th: 1.67; 5th: 1.29; 6th: 1.00; 7th: 0.839; 8th: 0.667
Final Drive
2.85
Brakes
Front
405mm ventilated discs (optional 420mm Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled)
Rear
335mm ventilated discs (optional 356mm, Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled)
Wheels and Tyres
Wheels
9.5J x 21”
Tyres
275/35 ZR21
Steering
Type
Rack & pinion, power assisted, speed-sensitive ZF servotronic
Turns lock-to-lock
2.6 turns
Turning circle
11.3 m
Suspension
Front
Four link double wishbones, computer controlled self-levelling air suspension, with anti-roll bar
Rear
Trapezoidal multi-link, computer-controlled self-levelling air suspension, with anti-roll bar
Damping
Continuous Damping Control, tuned for dynamic performance
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2746 mm / 108.1 in
Overall length
4806 mm / 189.2 in
Width (across body)
1944 mm / 76.5 in
Width (inc. mirrors)
2227 mm / 87.7 in
Overall height
1393 mm / 54.8 in
1394 mm / 54.9 in
Fuel tank
90 litres / 20 gallons / 24 US gallons
Boot volume
260 / 9.18 cu ft
358 litres / 12.6 cu ft
Kerb weight (EU)
2495 kg / 5500 lb
2320 kg / 5115 lb
Gross vehicle weight
2900 kg / 6393 lb
2750 kg / 6063 lb
Performance
Top speed
202 mph / 325 km/h
205 mph / 330 km/h
0-60 mph
4.1 secs
4.0 secs
0-100 mph
9.7 secs
9.0 secs
0-100 km/h
4.4 secs
4.2 secs
0-160 km/h
9.7 secs
9.0 secs
Fuel Consumption (EU cycle)*
Urban
12.5 mpg (22.7 litres/100km)
12.7 mpg (22.2 litres/100km)
Extra Urban
27.2 mpg (10.4 litres/100km)
28.0 mpg (10.1 litres/100km)
Combined
19.0 mpg (14.9 litres/100km)
19.5 mpg (14.5 litres/100km)
CO2 emissions
347 g/km
338 g/km
Fuel Consumption (EPA cycle)**
City (US mpg)
12
13
Highway (US mpg)
20
20
Combined (US mpg)
15
15
Emissions Controls
EU 5 and US LEV II

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Another New Bentley Continental GT Speed Video

Bentley released another video of the new Continental GT Speed. I guess after all these videos, existing Continental GT owners will be depressed. Because, their Bentley is slow now! And didn’t receive promotion like this.
This video of Continental GT Speed shows the detailed luxury features. Such as; leather, aluminium craftsmanship and interior details. And show how fast can Continental GT Speed can go while you drive it slowly.

How much can you live between heartbeats ?

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GT Speed
GT W12
GTC W12
Engine
Type
6-litre twin-turbocharged W12
Max Power
616 bhp / 460 kW / 625 PS @6000 rpm
567 bhp / 423 kW / 575 PS @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque
800 Nm / 590 lb.ft @ 2000 rpm
700 Nm / 516 lb.ft @ 1700 rpm
Transmission
Type
ZF 8-speed automatic with Quickshift, Block Shifting and wheel-mounted paddleshift
Driveline
Continuous all-wheel drive (40:60 rear bias)
Ratios
1st : 4.71; 2nd: 3.14; 3rd: 2.1; 4th: 1.67; 5th: 1.29; 6th: 1.00; 7th: 0.839; 8th: 0.667
Final Drive
2.85
Brakes
Front
405mm ventilated discs (optional 420mm Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled)
Rear
335mm ventilated discs (optional 356mm, Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled)
Wheels and Tyres
Wheels
9.5J x 21”
9.5J x 20” (optional 9.5J x 21”)
Tyres
275/35 ZR21
275/40ZR 20 (optional 275/35 ZR21)
Steering
Type
Rack & pinion, power assisted, speed-sensitive ZF servotronic
Turns lock-to-lock
2.6 turns
Turning circle
11.3 m
Suspension
Front
Four link double wishbones, computer controlled self-levelling air suspension, with anti-roll bar
Rear
Trapezoidal multi-link, computer-controlled self-levelling air suspension, with anti-roll bar
Damping
Continuous Damping Control, tuned for dynamic performance
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2746 mm / 108.1 in
Overall length
4806 mm / 189.2 in
Width (across body)
1944 mm / 76.5 in
Width (inc. mirrors)
2227 mm / 87.7 in
Overall height
1394 mm / 54.9 in
1404 mm / 55.3 in
1403 mm / 55.2 in
Fuel tank
90 litres / 20 gallons / 24 US gallons
Boot volume
358 litres / 12.6 cu ft
260 / 9.18 cu ft
Kerb weight (EU)
2320 kg / 5115 lb
2495 kg / 5500 lb
Gross vehicle weight
2750 kg / 6063 lb
2900 kg / 6393 lb
Performance
Top speed
205 mph / 330 km/h
198 mph (318 km/h)
195 mph (314 km/h)
0-60 mph
4.0 secs
4.3 secs
4.4 secs
0-100 mph
9.0 secs
9.8 secs
10.3 secs
0-100 km/h
4.2 secs
4.5 secs
4.7 secs
0-160 km/h
9.0 secs
9.8 secs
10.3 secs
Fuel Consumption (EU cycle)*
Urban
12.7 mpg (22.2 litres/100km)
12.5 mpg (22.7 litres/100km)
Extra Urban
28.0 mpg (10.1 litres/100km)
27.2 mpg (10.4 litres/100km)
Combined
19.5 mpg (14.5 litres/100km)
19.0 mpg (14.9 litres/100km)
CO2 emissions
338 g/km
347 g/km
Fuel Consumption (EPA cycle)**
City (US mpg)
13
12
Highway (US mpg)
20
20
Combined (US mpg)
15
15
Emissions Controls
EU 5 and US LEV II

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New Bentley Continental GT Speed Videos

Regarding to my previous post about new Bentley Continental GT Speed, here are the videos.

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New Bentley Continental GT Speed

Bentley Continental GT Speed is released, Speed is a bit faster than “normal” Continental GT. Continental GT Speed is powered by a W12 625 PS of power and 800 Nm of torque, and for the first time it is coupled with 8-speed automatic transmission. 
This new 8-speed automatic transmission in Bentley Continental GT Speed offers Block Shifting. This automatic transmission is capable of shifting from 8th gear to 4th gear instantly. This usually does not happen with other automatic transmissions.
Bentley Continental GT Speed is capable of accelerating to 100 kph (62 mph) 4.2 seconds with the top speed of 330 kph (205 mph). Consumption ? Combined 14.5 lt/km (19.5 mpg). So Continental GT Speed consumers lots of petrol! If you can pay the price tag, I am sure you wouldn’t be bothered with the consumption.
Basically, Continental GT Speed is faster than the normal one and this makes the normal Continental GT less desirable. Why do you want to own a slower Bentley!

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GT Speed
GT W12
GTC W12
Engine
Type
6-litre twin-turbocharged W12
Max Power
616 bhp / 460 kW / 625 PS @6000 rpm
567 bhp / 423 kW / 575 PS @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque
800 Nm / 590 lb.ft @ 2000 rpm
700 Nm / 516 lb.ft @ 1700 rpm
Transmission
Type
ZF 8-speed automatic with Quickshift, Block Shifting and wheel-mounted paddleshift
Driveline
Continuous all-wheel drive (40:60 rear bias)
Ratios
1st : 4.71; 2nd: 3.14; 3rd: 2.1; 4th: 1.67; 5th: 1.29; 6th: 1.00; 7th: 0.839; 8th: 0.667
Final Drive
2.85
Brakes
Front
405mm ventilated discs (optional 420mm Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled)
Rear
335mm ventilated discs (optional 356mm, Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled)
Wheels and Tyres
Wheels
9.5J x 21”
9.5J x 20” (optional 9.5J x 21”)
Tyres
275/35 ZR21
275/40ZR 20 (optional 275/35 ZR21)
Steering
Type
Rack & pinion, power assisted, speed-sensitive ZF servotronic
Turns lock-to-lock
2.6 turns
Turning circle
11.3 m
Suspension
Front
Four link double wishbones, computer controlled self-levelling air suspension, with anti-roll bar
Rear
Trapezoidal multi-link, computer-controlled self-levelling air suspension, with anti-roll bar
Damping
Continuous Damping Control, tuned for dynamic performance
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2746 mm / 108.1 in
Overall length
4806 mm / 189.2 in
Width (across body)
1944 mm / 76.5 in
Width (inc. mirrors)
2227 mm / 87.7 in
Overall height
1394 mm / 54.9 in
1404 mm / 55.3 in
1403 mm / 55.2 in
Fuel tank
90 litres / 20 gallons / 24 US gallons
Boot volume
358 litres / 12.6 cu ft
260 / 9.18 cu ft
Kerb weight (EU)
2320 kg / 5115 lb
2495 kg / 5500 lb
Gross vehicle weight
2750 kg / 6063 lb
2900 kg / 6393 lb
Performance
Top speed
205 mph / 330 km/h
198 mph (318 km/h)
195 mph (314 km/h)
0-60 mph
4.0 secs
4.3 secs
4.4 secs
0-100 mph
9.0 secs
9.8 secs
10.3 secs
0-100 km/h
4.2 secs
4.5 secs
4.7 secs
0-160 km/h
9.0 secs
9.8 secs
10.3 secs
Fuel Consumption (EU cycle)*
Urban
12.7 mpg (22.2 litres/100km)
12.5 mpg (22.7 litres/100km)
Extra Urban
28.0 mpg (10.1 litres/100km)
27.2 mpg (10.4 litres/100km)
Combined
19.5 mpg (14.5 litres/100km)
19.0 mpg (14.9 litres/100km)
CO2 emissions
338 g/km
347 g/km
Fuel Consumption (EPA cycle)**
City (US mpg)
13
12
Highway (US mpg)
20
20
Combined (US mpg)
15
15
Emissions Controls
EU 5 and US LEV II

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Bentley Continental GT Speed

Bentley Continental GT Speed is finally here. If you were thinking, the current Continental GT was slow and looking for something faster, here is the solution! Bentley Continental GT Speed features W12 engine with 625 PS of power, 800 Nm of torque, 8-Speed automatic gearbox, 21-inch wheels, 0-100 kph (62 mph) in 4,2 seconds and achieves 325 kph (205 mph) of top speed.
Basically, this is the proper Bentley Continental you should buy :)

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