The exterior style of the new Continental GT and GT Speed models is defined by a wider, lower air intake and more upright radiator grille that also provide increased airflow to the more powerful GT Speed. Its 600bhp (610PS) W12 engine develops 15 percent more torque and nine percent more power than the standard Continental GT, while engine efficiency is optimised by the use of lower friction, lighter-weight components and a new engine management system. The resultant performance is exceptional, with a top speed of 202mph (326km/h), a zero to 60mph sprint time of just 4.3 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.5s) and effortless overtaking capability.

Both the GT Speed and the 552bhp (560PS) Continental GT benefit from internal efficiency improvements to deliver reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The Continental GT remains outstandingly quick its top speed is unchanged at 198mph (318km/h), with a 0-60mph sprint time of 4.6 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.8s).

The Continental GT is a highly successful, modern-day Bentley icon. The new GT Speed, with its harder-edged character and sportier driving experience, builds on this success.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

MODEL TYPE Two-door pillarless coupe

ENGINE
Type 12-cylinder, 6-litre twin-turbocharged engine
Installation Front, longitudinal, all-wheel drive
Construction Alloy heads and block
Bore/stroke 84 x 90.2mm
Capacity 5998cc
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Valve gear Chain-driven DOHC per bank, 4 valves per cylinder, cam phased inlet and outlet
Power GT Speed: 600bhp/610PS/449kW @ 6000rev/min
GT: 552bhp/560PS/412kW @ 6100rev/min

Torque GT Speed: 553lb ft/750Nm @ 1750rev/min
GT: 479lb ft/650Nm @1600rev/min
Fuel 98 (95) RON

TRANSMISSION
Type Continuous all-wheel drive
Gearbox ZF 6-speed automatic
Ratios 1st: 4.17
2nd: 2.34
3rd: 1.52
4th: 1.14
5th: 0.87
6th: 0.69
Final drive: 3.526

PERFORMANCE
Top speed GT Speed: 202mph (326km/h)
GT: 198mph (318km/h)

0-60mph (0-100km/h) GT Speed: 4.3 seconds (4.5 seconds)
GT: 4.6 seconds (4.8 seconds)

0-100mph (0-160km/h) GT Speed: 10.3 seconds (10.2 seconds)
GT: 11.1 seconds (11.1 seconds)

30-50mph (50-80km/h) GT Speed: 1.7 seconds (1.7 seconds)
GT: 1.8 seconds (1.8 seconds)

50-70mph (80-120km/h) GT Speed: 2.3 seconds (3.0 seconds)
GT: 2.5 seconds (3.2 seconds)

SUSPENSION
Front Four-link double wishbones, computer-controlled self-levelling air suspension, anti-roll bar
Rear Trapezoidal multi-link, computer-controlled self-levelling air suspension, anti-roll bar

STEERING
Type Rack & pinion, power-assisted, speed-sensitive
Turns lock to lock 2.7
Turning circle (kerb to kerb) 11.2m (36 9)

BRAKES
Front 405mm ventilated discs (optional 420mm carbon/ silicon carbide, cross-drilled discs)
Rear 335mm ventilated discs (optional 356mm carbon/ silicon carbide, cross-drilled discs)
Anti lock Standard with Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)

BODY & CHASSIS
Construction Steel monocoque
Length 4804mm (189.13in)
Width (inc. mirrors) 2102mm (82.76in)
Weight 2350kg (5180lb)
Height GT Speed: 1380mm (54.33in)
GT: 1390mm (54.72in)
Wheelbase 2745mm (108.07in)
Front track 1623mm (63.9in)
Rear track 1607mm (63.27in)
Wheels GT Speed: 9.5J 20-inch Alloy
GT: 9.0J 19-inch Alloy
(optional 9.0J 20-inch Alloy)

Tyres GT Speed 275/35×20 bespoke Pirelli P-Zero
GT 275/40×19 Pirelli P-Zero Rosso
(optional 275/30×20 Pirelli P-Zero Rosso) Luggage volume 370 litres (13.1 cu.ft.)
Fuel tank capacity 90 litres (19.8 gallons/23.8 US gallons)

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Front legroom 1075mm (42.32in)
Rear legroom 766mm (30.16in)

FUEL CONSUMPTION/EMISSIONS
Fuel consumption Urban: 11.2mpg (25.3 litres/100km)
Extra Urban: 24.3mpg (11.6 litres/100km)
Combined: 17.0mpg (16.6 litres/100km)
Carbon dioxide emissions 396g/km
Emission controls EU 1V and US LEV II
EPA Drive Cycle City Driving: 10.0mpg (US)
Highway Driving: 17.0mpg (US)