Fri. Mar 29th, 2024
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Ever thought of luxury and performance will go hand in hand..? Bentley did that before. And the British marque is back with another phenomenal mean machine. Well, this time it is the Bentley Continental GT with a new variant called Speed. As claimed by the company, it is the fastest and most capable Bentley ever. However, how does that translate in the real world? We are here to answer that.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Bentley has revealed the all-new Bentley Continental GT Speed globally.
  • The engine is now a revised 6.0-litre W12 TSI unit that produces 650HP.
  • Multiple updates to enhance the overall performance has been made.

Bentley Continental GT Speed

Increased performance would have hampered the ride quality for sure. No way! The comfort inside the cabin remains untouched. Infact, it now gets a sportier finishing with Alcantara leather with around 15 different colors and 11 combinations. Not to forget, the British carmaker is currently celebrating its 101 years of existence globally. And the message is quite crisp and clear.

The all-new Bentley Continental GT Speed is absolutely a car with performance and luxury on wheels. So how does the carmaker managed to extract so much power and performance from the Sport variant? First of all, it is the revised performance-oriented 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 TSI engine that delivers a massive 650HP along with 900Nm of torque. Coming to the increment, the maximum output has now improved by 23HP.

Secondly, the same eight-speed DSG gearbox is now retuned in such a way that it responds to the upshifts and downshifts rapidly. Further, it is the small detailings that have played a huge role in improving the luxury sedan’s overall performance.

For instance, the company has introduced a new electronic all-wheel steering and electronic rear differential (eLSD) that makes the Continental GT agile to a great extent.

Performance-wise, it can go from a standstill to 100kmph in just 3.6 seconds With an outstanding combination of technology, it comes with a top speed of 335kmph. Apart from this, to differentiate it from the regular Continental GT one might notice a handful number of updates on the outside. First thing first, is the radiator grille that now comes finished in black. Also, multiple ‘Speed’ badging almost everywhere and a new set of 22-inch alloy wheels makes it stand out from the crowd.

Bentley Continental GT Speed Interior
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Rivals

Globally, Bentley Continental GT competes against the likes of BMW M8, Aston Martin DB11 and Mercedes AMG S63 Coupe. However, both Aston Martin DB11 and Bentley Continental GT are British brands. And therefore, here is a quick comparison between the two.

Aston Martin DB11

Aston Martin DB11
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Aston Martin DB11 is one of the most exciting machines to ride on. Obviously, it comes sourced from a 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine. And not to forget, this engine is extremely capable of producing a massive 630HP and 700Nm of torque. Ofcourse, that might look lesser than what the Continental GT Speed offers. But in terms of performance, this same engine allows DB11 to do a 0-100kmph sprint in just 3.7 seconds. However, in terms of practicality, it is the Continental GT that outshines the Aston Martin DB11.

By Harsh Rana

Full-time management student and a part-time automobile enthusiast. Not much happy about EVs taking over the V8, V10 and V12 motors.