2012 Bentley Continental GT V8
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Redesigned for 2012, the all-wheel drive Bentley Continental GT coupe’s styling updates include a more upright matrix radiator grille, a “double horseshoe” rear profile, unique jewelled headlamps with LED daytime-running lights, 20-inch aluminum wheels, and an all-new handcrafted interior. The Continental GT’s revised, flexible-fuel 6.0-liter W12 engine produces 567 horsepower and 516 pounds-feet of torque (an increase of 15 horsepower and 37 pound-feet of torque) and sends power through a strengthened ZF 6-speed automatic transmission with Quickshift steering column mounted gearshift paddles. The standard all-wheel-drive system’s power split now has a 40:60 rear bias for a significantly more sporting feel in terms of handling and mid-corner acceleration. Continuous Damping Control constantly monitors the car’s attitude and poise, adjusting the suspension settings hundreds of times a second to provide a remarkably supple ride at low speeds and increased control as speeds climb. Optional light-weight carbon ceramic brakes offer superior durability and reduce brake fade, where the brakes become less effective due to overheating in extremely demanding conditions.
This 4-seat coupe features a luxurious handcrafted interior with a large variety of custom trim options, including aluminum and numerous types of wood veneers. Heated memory power seats, now in a distinctive “cobra”-design for added comfort and enhanced rear cabin space, are standard. Premium grade leather and genuine wood trim are used throughout the interior. 21-inch aluminum wheels are available in chrome and painted finishes.
The Continental GT’s new infotainment system features a high-resolution touch-screen interface for navigation and infotainment functions, with a CD/DVD player, 30-gigabyte hard drive and SD card slot. An 11-speaker Naim for Bentley system, created exclusively for the Continental GT by British specialists Naim, employs Dirac Dimensions digital signal processing. A rear reversing camera is also available.
2012 Bentley Continental GT V8 Price MSRP $189,900
2012 Bentley Continental GT V8 Specification
| General specifications | |
| Country of origin | Great Britain |
| Numbers built | N/A |
| Introduced | 2012 |
| Introduced at | 2012 Geneva Motor Show |
| Engine | |
| Configuration | 90º V8 |
| Location | Front mounted |
| Weight | 220 kilo / 485 lbs |
| Construction | aluminium block and head |
| Displacement | 3.993 liter / 243.7 cu in |
| Bore / Stroke | 84.5 mm (3.3 in) / 89.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| Valvetrain | 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC |
| Fuel feed | Direct Fuel Injection |
| Aspiration | Twin Turbo |
| Power | 500 bhp / 373 KW @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 660 Nm / 487 ft lbs @ 1700 rpm |
| BHP/Liter | 125 bhp / liter |
| Drivetrain | |
| Gearbox | 8 speed Automatic |
| Drive | All wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 2470 kilo / 5445.4 lbs |
| Length / Width / Height | 4806 mm (189.2 in) / 2227 mm (87.7 in) / 1403 mm (55.2 in) |
| Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) | 2746 mm (108.1 in) / N/A / N/A |
| Performance figures | |
| Power to weight | 0.2 bhp / kg |
| Top Speed | 301 km/h (187 mph) |
| 0-60 mph | 4.7 s |
| Range | 826 km (513 miles) |
