Bentley has unveiled its most powerful factory production car ever, the 600-horsepower Continental GT Speed. The new car possesses 15 percent more power, or 50 horsepower, over the standard Continental GT’s twin-turbo W12 engine. Both models feature mildly revised styling and suspension tuning.
The Speed recalls a Bentley name of yore that distinguished more powerful Bentleys from the standard models. Not only does the Speed promise better acceleration, but Bentley claims that its top speed is 203 mph, an increase over the 198 of the standard model. Bentley also publishes a 4.3 second 0-60 mph sprint for the Speed.
Exterior revisions are subtle, but include a more upright grille aimed at better airflow. Underneath, both the Speed and regular model get a lightened suspension – an 80 pound weight reduction – and new shock absorbers.
Both the Speed and the standard Continental GT get 20-inch wheels, although the Speed’s are half an inch wider and come wrapped grippy Pirelli P-Zero tires. The Speed has its own steering tuning, more aggressive suspension settings and stiffer anti-roll bars.
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08/01, 8:55 AM
posted by:
1487_GM_SALES
Who buys these things anyways? Rich folks with a lot of money and patience to put up with such an unreliable mechanical nightmare. How many Cadillacs can you buy with this money and never ever have a problem with any of them? Sometimes I wonder just how stupid people can be to fall for thiese crappers.
08/01, 9:01 AM
posted by:
Andre Neves
No matter how much HP you give this thing, it’s still ugly as sin. Looks like a whale or manitee. Yuck.
08/01, 9:04 AM
posted by:
55amg
GM has turned in profit!! They are able to hire 1487_GM_SALES again.
08/01, 9:19 AM
posted by:
1487_GM_SALES
That interior is nasty. Bentley could learn a few things from GM here.
08/01, 9:28 AM
posted by:
Htay5500
rly? since when?
08/01, 9:29 AM
posted by:
55amg
yep….GM vehicles are well known for their superior interior and build quality…i agree with everything u said
08/01, 9:53 AM
posted by:
frolan
hahah its more like GM should learn from honda and toyota how to make decent cars. you could put me in a hybrid camry before i would ever be seen in a cadillac.
the people that buy these cars dont worry about reliability, they buy them so people can see them in a bently. & their leases will end far before any serious problems may crop up, even if problems do occur they (should) have enough money to send them to the dealer and cruise around in some other obscencely luxurious car
08/01, 10:24 AM
posted by:
meanpants555
Actually, out of all the ‘exotics’ the Bentleys are the best built and most reliable.
08/01, 10:54 AM
posted by:
1487_GM_SALES
If GM builds the Sixteen, it’ll be the end of Bentley as we know it.
You can pretty much put a for sale sign up at the factory and dealerships.
08/01, 11:15 AM
posted by:
jJayC08
That is one beautiful car, looks powerful looking, yet formal and elegant.
Really nice performance numbers too, I love the rims and few changes.
I’m going to ignore 1487_GM_SALES incompetent, 12 year old mind, he’s trying to copy (or is) GM_Number1_4ever, but unlike those who used the name a while ago, your not humorous at all, just an annoying, pubescent zit-popping kid.
08/01, 11:23 AM
posted by:
Htay5500
lmao. I’ll take a sonata anyday over its gm competitors!
08/01, 11:43 AM
posted by:
CTS DRIVER
if i could afford a bentley i sure wouldnt be driving a cadillac, i would be driving this exact bently, hear that gm sales huh did you i am a cadillac driver and would easily upgrade if i could. oh gm sales my truck is a nissan gm didnt have anything in the compact market that even comes close to my se crew cab v6. and gm sales my 525 is equal to if not better (the interior sure is) than my cts.
that being said though my next car will be the next gen cts only because i thing its beautiful, mechanically bmw will still be better.
08/01, 11:45 AM
posted by:
CTS DRIVER
frolan there is no camry on the face of the planet i would drive.
08/01, 11:54 AM
posted by:
Htay5500
does anyone know if the azure came out?
08/01, 12:12 PM
posted by:
nitinsharma1000
man somebody find this guy and kill him he is so stupid. go back to playing warcraft or something 1487_GM_SALES
08/01, 12:54 PM
posted by:
Scarface03
I don’t know where GM_Sales and 55amg are getting their facts about GM interiors. I rented a G6 once, and found the interior to be extremely cheap. And part of the marketing of the updated ‘08 Vette is that the interior fit and finish has improved. That’s GM talking!
08/01, 1:15 PM
posted by:
1487_GM_SALES
There isn’t much need for improving on the Vette. GM consistantly leads the pack in interior quality and design. Your comments about the G6 are completely wrong and scream bias.
08/01, 1:46 PM
posted by:
Htay5500
your screaming bias gmsales. its true, look at your posts.
08/01, 2:33 PM
posted by:
LuckyLou
Man it’s great to have GMSALES back in da house. Even if I agree with him never, he still adds a certain segment to this market
08/01, 4:58 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
Frolan: I’ve driven two GM cars to a combined 310K, and my honda and toyota breathed their last at 91K and 84K, respectively.
My little sister drives a camry (her 2d car), but the other former toyonda driver in my family now drive
Ford (2)
tahoe
Olds
Mazda
caddy
If i could afford a bentley, i’d drive a ferrari
so, if these folks can produce decent cars, they can feel free to start doing so at any time
See a pattern here?
08/01, 5:33 PM
posted by:
CarLord
Meanpants is rite. But im sorry did someone say “How many Cadillacs can you buy with this money and never ever have a problem with any of them?” Sounds like someone is in another reality.
08/01, 6:00 PM
posted by:
autonutt
Back to the topic.. there is no GM product that even comes close to this part of the market. As far as the new GT Speed, I’ll take one please! Wonder if there will be GTC Speed and Flying Spur Speed models as well?
08/01, 6:02 PM
posted by:
BGCO
1487_GM_SALES, thanks.You made me laught.
08/01, 6:49 PM
posted by:
spud
1487_GM_SALES have you been on holiday? We’ve all missed your stunning wit and relentless optimism for all things GM.
If I had the wonga I’d buy a Bentley in a flash, I have to say.
08/01, 11:56 PM
posted by:
infamouz9325
that steering wheel looks like its been pulled of the new benz c-class ewww ill take one with the normal steering wheel other than that the whole car is beautifull
08/02, 1:15 AM
posted by:
meekin111
The Continental GT is amazing and of course you can’t compare it to anything made by GM at the moment but still GM makes better cars than japxxxx.
08/02, 3:29 AM
posted by:
Saud
I’m suprised one of the tuners hasn’t introduced a twin-turbo package for the A8 & Phaeton’s W12.
08/02, 5:44 AM
posted by:
55amg
Scarface03, i was being sarcastic…
08/02, 9:24 AM
posted by:
Deanster
That’s a sweet car – the “regular” GT is a stunner, and not totally unreasonable at $150,000 US. I mean, more expensive than a 911 Turbo, but a much more luxurious ride and probably a better daily driver.
I’d consider one if I had that kind of money to throw at a car.
08/12, 12:22 AM
posted by:
A4
this car is absolutley beautiful
i have nothing else to say about it other than i wish i could buy one.