Bentley Continental GT 2016 Owner's Manual
THE NEW CONTINENTAL GT RANGE
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THE NEW CONTINENTAL GT RANGE
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INTRODUCTION 6/ DESIGN
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/ PERFORMANCE
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Photography – Colour specification of cars illustrated:
Continental GT V8:
Marlin
Beluga leather interior
Dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus veneer
Continental GT V8 Convertible:
Rubino
Fireglow and Shortbread leather interior
Dark Staine d Burr Walnut veneer
Continental GT V8 S:
Jetstream
Beluga leather interior
Piano Black veneer
Continental GT V8 S Convertible:
Magnetic
Portland and Porpoise leather interior
Bright Tint Aluminium and Piano Black veneer
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INTERIOR
/ INCAR TECHNOLOGY
PERSONALISING YOUR CAR
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DESIGNER’S CHOICE
/ WORLD OF BENTLEY
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OVER TO YOU
/ SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS
THE CONTINENTAL RANGE
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/ MULLINER
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Continental GT:
Silver Frost
Damson leather interior
Dark Staine d Burr Walnut veneer
Continental GT Convertible:
Camel
Camel and Burnt Oak leather interior
Dark Staine d Burr Walnut veneer
Continental GT Speed:
Apple Green
Beluga with Porpoise accents leather interior
Dark Tint Aluminium veneer
Continental GT Speed Convertible:
Sequin Blue
Imperial Blue with Linen accents leather interior
Carbon Fibre veneer
INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
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Time to make your escape.
Spontaneity is a luxury to which few truly have access. But for those
with the freedom to take flight at a moment’s notice, there can be
no more desirable car in which to do so than a Continental GT.
From the consummate Continental GT V8 and its sportier sibling,
the V8 S, to the power and luxury of the W12 Continental GT and
the phenomenal GT Speed, there is a Continental to suit every
taste; a grand tourer for all who insist on exquisite exhilaration.
With new updates to the Continental’s sleek styling and a wealth of
handcraed new options, there has never been a more appropriate
moment to reach for the keys and take to the road.
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INTRODUCTION
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Convertible or coupé?
It’s a small question, but one with big implications.
Both body styles cut a striking silhouette. In fact, both inspire
awe when viewed from any height or angle. But this is not so much
a question of how you want your Continental to look. It’s about
how you want to feel when you drive.
It could be argued that the coupé is the classic Continental. But it
could also be said that a convertible is the only way to truly appreciate
the open road. And with a secure, four-layer electric roof, you
might struggle to tell the difference with the top up; it's so quiet.
Whatever your preference, you will enjoy incredible performance
and generous space for your passengers and luggage, whichever
Continental you choose. Consider it a choice of two routes to the
same destination.
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CONTINENTAL GT V8
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The Continental GT V8.
For those keen to experience grand touring the way it was always
meant to be, meet the consummate Continental: the Bentley
Continental GT V8.
Its 4.0 litre, twin-turbocharged engine delivers the powerful roar
you expect from a V8 powerplant. Inside, however, expect to be
struck by much more than its exquisite exhaust note.
The straight flute seats lend a sleek sense of contemporary style
to the luxurious interior. The brightware in the centre console
contrasts with the Dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus veneers that
encircle the cabin, while redesigned rear console storage affords
more space for travelling essentials.
From the outside, its pedigree is clear: with its bright chrome
matrix grille, its dark red Bentley badging and its twin
figure-of-eight stainless steel tailpipes, the Continental GT V8
is the embodiment of luxury grand touring.
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CONTINENTAL GT V8 S
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The Continental GT V8 S.
The Continental GT V8 S introduces a serious sporting edge to the
Continental range.
From the rich purr it emits on starting to the glorious roar as
it accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds (0-100 km/h in
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4.5 seconds)
, it delivers nothing less than pure exhilaration.
Sports suspension with a 10 mm reduction in the standard
Continental ride height makes driving an experience to remember –
an effect heightened by the addition of the Bentley 3-spoke sports
steering wheel. And it looks the part too.
A gloss black finish on the side sills, rear diffuser and front splitter give
the car a more purposeful appearance, while the red painted brake
callipers, visible through the 20" open-spoke wheels, complement its
red V8 Bentley badges.
The Continental GT V8 S is undoubtedly a great British grand
tourer. But it’s the combination of Bentley crasmanship and
motorsport style that truly evokes the thrill of the track.
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*Continental GT V8 S coupé.
CONTINENTAL GT
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The Continental GT.
Meet the Continental GT: grand touring for drivers who demand
performance and refinement in equal measure.
Its 6.0 litre, twin-turbocharged W12 engine delivers 720 Nm of
torque (531 lb at 1,800 rpm). The result is effortless acceleration
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from 0- 60 mph in 4.3 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds)
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But the Continental GT’s legendary performance is only half the
story. Take a seat inside and the luxurious nature of Bentley design
is revealed in all its glory. A flawless combination of natural materials
and fine crasmanship, from the hand-stitched leather hides and
polished wood veneers to the dashboard-mounted clock, this is a
car as refined as it is powerful.
This is grand touring in unprecedented style.
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*Continental GT coupé.
CONTINENTAL GT SPEED
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The Continental GT Speed.
Prepare for an encounter with the most powerful and exquisite
Continental. As finely craed as it is exhilarating to drive, nothing
compares to the Continental GT Speed.
Unique dark tint 21" wheels match the dark tint of the lights
and front grilles, hinting at the power to be unleashed. With a
twin-turbocharged, 6.0 litre W12 engine that can propel the
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car to a top speed of 206 mph (331 km/h)
road-going Bentley ever built. And with its lower ride height, it
feels even faster. But for many, there are other reasons to opt
for the flagship Continental.
, this is the fastest
Throughout the cabin, luxury and dynamism exist side by side. The
sports steering wheel is hand-upholstered in the same hide as the
diamond-quilted seats and side panels. Aluminium treadplates
engraved with the Speed logo match the Speed logos embroidered
onto the headrests. Drilled alloy sports foot pedals and a finely
knurled gear lever complete the picture.
If you live to experience excitement in unbridled luxury and
performance, the Continental GT Speed awaits.
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*Continental GT Speed coupé.
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DESIGN
DESIGN
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The art of luxurious design.
The knife-edge crease lines that characterise the Continental’s
profile cannot be created by traditional manufacturing techniques.
This can only be achieved by superforming – a process developed in
the aerospace industry, in which the aluminium is heated to 500°C
and shaped by air pressure. It’s just one example of the attention
to detail that sets the Continental GT apart.
From the familiar powerline running back along the profile of every
Continental GT to the distinctive twin headlamps that adorn the
front, the Bentley design DNA is evident in every exterior detail.
A redesigned front bumper, grille and fenders give a confident
stance, while a wider rear bumper is more evocative of power
and purpose.
The lean muscular form of the rear haunch conveys the power that
resides beneath, while the Bentley matrix grille provides a clear
reminder of the car’s racing heritage.
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Design: the facts.
• Sleek GT body with dominant bonnet line
• Superformed design lines with no welded joins or seams
• Signature Bentley radiator grille
• Distinctive twin headlamps with LED signature lamps
• Bentley 'B' styled front fender wing badge
• Wraparound LED rear lamps with jewellery effect inner
lamp treatment
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PERFORMANCE
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The V8 engine: proven on the racetrack.
The race-ready Continental GT3 engine.
Beneath the bonnet of the Continental GT V8 and the
Continental GT V8 S beats the same heart that drives Bentley’s
GT3 track car: a 4.0 litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine capable
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of generating up to 680 Nm (502 lb )
Despite its power, CO
emissions are only 246 g/km**, due in part
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of torque.
to the use of Variable Displacement. At less aggressive throttle
openings, the engine switches off four of its eight cylinders, so they
only act as gas springs. As soon as the car accelerates, the other four
cylinders seamlessly re-activate.
Switchable hydraulic engine mounts change to a ‘so’ state while
the car is idling to improve isolation from vibration, then back to
‘hard’ when the car is driven more dynamically, reducing roll and
boosting performance.
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A 32-bit TriCore
microprocessor sits at the heart of the engine
management system, ensuring that all of these mode changes are
made with imperceptible smoothness – much like the gear changes,
thanks to the 8-speed transmission.
For the ultimate in efficient performance, the engineering team
introduced hot-side inside (HSI) technology: in essence, a method of
reducing both energy wastage and engine weight by mounting the
turbochargers within the ‘V’ of the V8 cylinder arrangement. The
result is improved throttle response due to the shorter intake.
On the Continental GT V8 S, the suspension has been lowered,
while the springs and damping have been revised, front and back.
Alongside an uprated rear anti-roll bar, this improves control and
balance, while the recalibrated steering enhances driver feedback
and feel. The suspension is even tuned differently for the coupé and
convertible models, to optimise the effect for each body style.
Built for the road and tuned for the track, this is a powertrain
designed to excite.
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*Continental GT V8 S.
**Continental GT V8 coupé.
PERFORMANCE
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The V8 engine: the facts.
• 4.0 litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine
• Maximum speed of 192 mph / 309 km/h
• 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds / 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds
• 520 bhp / 388 kW / 528 PS @ 6,000 rpm
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• 680 Nm / 502 lb @ 1,700 rpm*
• Permanent all-wheel drive
• Hot-side inside (HSI) turbochargers for improved
throttle response
• Variable cylinder displacement for increased efficiency
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* Continental GT V8 S coupé.
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