Showing posts with label Bentley. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bentley. Show all posts

Monday, December 12, 2011

New Bentley Continental V8 Range Revealed, will Debut at the Detroit Motor Show


Bentley today unveiled its new Continental V8 range powered by the VW Group's new 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine. The new powerplant will power both the Continental GT coupe and its GTC convertible sibling, which will receive their world debut at the Detroit Motor Show on January 9.

This is the first time Bentley has put a V8 engine under the hood of the Continental: since 2003, when the first generation of the grand touring coupe entered production, the sole engine choice was the twin turbocharged 6.0-liter W12, which remains the flagship of the Continental engine range.

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Bentley bringing 500-hp, twin-turbo V8 Continental to Detroit

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The Bentley Continental GT and GTC V8 has been unwrapped and it's a kinder, gentler bulldog that makes do with "just" 500 horsepower and 481 pound-feet from its 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V8. That is down 20 horsepower and up just 8 pound-feet from the output of the Audi S8, with which it shares the innovatively-packaged, cylinder-deactivating V8. We're going to guess that's to leave unquestionable space between it and the 631-hp Continental GT, and so Bentley could reach its 40 percent improvement goal with respect to emissions and gas mileage.

Specific numbers aren't divulged just yet, but it will get from standstill to 60 mph in under five seconds and will go more than 500 miles on a tank. Unless the tank size has changed from the 24-gallon receptacle in the big daddy W12, which we doubt, that means the V8 is good for at least 21 miles per gallon.

You'll be able to tell this one apart by its black grille with chrome accents, red Bentley "B" badge (red badges were traditionally used on sportier Bentleys, so we're not sure if that's meant to be a sign of this coupe's performance vs. the W12) and reworked treatment of the lower grille. The package rides on 20-inch wheels, same size as the flagship GT, but in back you'll find "figure-eight" tailpipes (which will quickly be swapped for something less obvious) and another red badge.

Both coupe and sedan will introduce themselves to rich buyers and not-so-rich voyeurs at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. You'll find a press release after the jump with obligatory references to inconceivable colors like Dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus, and a high-res gallery of photos for much more understandable pleasures above.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Bentley Teases the Sounds of its New 4.0-liter Turbocharged V8


It's been known for over a year now that Bentley is planning to supplement the range of its Continental series with a brand new twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine sourced, of course, from the Volkswagen Group's vast parts bin.

While Bentley remains tight lipped on the details, today, the British carmaker released the first teaser video of a Continental GT coupe fitted with the base V8 powerplant that is currently shared with the Audi S6, S7 and S8 models.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

SPIED: 2012 Bentley Continental GTC Speed


The upcoming 2012 Bentley Continental GTC Speed continues its…European tour as the British firm’s engineers have left the Alps and headed down to the Nurburgring racetrack for some high-speed tests.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

2011 bentley continental supersports convertible

2011 bentley continental supersports convertible

We’ve driven, drooled over and loved the 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports. Now, Bentley has kept to tradition and released a convertible version straight after the coupe, making it the fastest four seat convertible in the world.
Packing the same Flex-Fuel 6-litre, twin-turbo, W12 engine, the Supersports Convertible produces a whopping 463kW and an immense 800Nm from just 2000rpm. 0-100km/h is done in 4.2 seconds, meaning sir will have to have some very strong double-sided tape under his toupe.

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Even more staggering is the 0-160kmh time – 9.5 seconds – and then onto a top speed of 325km/h. This is the fastest and most powerful Bentley drop-top ever produced and in keeping with traditional Bentley style, it’s still built to perfection.
Taken from the GTC Speed, electrically control Continuous Damping Control (CDC) has been retuned to suit the Supersports, with other suspension upgrades included to keep the Supersports Convertible on the deck.

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Cooling and design cues are taken straight from the coupe version, with one of the best things about any Bentley convertible being you can actually fit people in the back seats.
Bentley tells us to expect the Supersports at the end of this year, with a MRP price tag of $531,000.

2011 bentley continental supersports convertible

2011 bentley continental supersports convertible

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2011 bentley continental

2011 bentley continental

The 2008 Bentley Mansory Continental GT comes with a GT speed alternative for the year 2008 as the Speed Model produces an amazing 600 horsepower while the 2008 GT has a maximum horsepower of 552. Compared to the model from the previous year, this one shows off its stylish alterations that any car lover would be dying to get their hands on. In the range of the $200 000 exotic cars, the Bentley's coupes symbolizes a car fairly more refined, yet still a sporty vehicle - optional to others like Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Ferrari. As stated by Bentley, the 2008 Bentley Mansory Continental GT was "conceived to be a sporting coupe without rival." Besides the amazing design of this car, it also offers an all wheel ride as well as four very comfortable seats. It has the ability to accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in an amazing 4.6 seconds! The GT Speed vehicle can do the same, but in an even more amazing 4.3 seconds! Both of these vehicles can do a maximum speed of approximately 200 miles per hour.
Characteristics of the 2008 Bentley Mansory Continental GT include cross stitching on the door panels and seats, wood veneers, two-toned steering wheel and a built in phone that can now function in six different languages. The seat belts and floor carpets match the interior tone of the vehicle. Some of the interior changes that have been made to the car are the four seats, which can comfortably accommodate people up to six feet tall. The designers of the interior of the vehicle worked with a few basketball players during their designing, to ensure that tall people and people of all sizes and shapes would be accommodated in the vehicle. Some of the interior, like the leather upholstery and wood can be specified as it doesn't only come in one type.
A regular dashboard with a fashionable console that climbs upward and curves to the sides in an awesome shape that imitates the Bentley wing emblem design featured inside the 2008 Bentley Mansory Continental GT. Most of the routine controls may be accessed conveniently from the steering wheel so there is no reason to take your hands off the wheel and put yourself in danger when you want to make use of the controls. For this vehicle, the display of the driver's information provides a completely new look; by displaying the information with thin film technology which offers the driver a clearer view of the data. A new dashboard clock features on the dashboard, and there is an original satellite radio. Also stepped up a notch in the vehicle is the Bluetooth system that is now improved and compatible with cell-phones and some voice dialing options. Some other options include a back-up camera and a perfectly comfortable three spoke steering wheel. The 2008 Bentley Mansory Continental GT also features drilled alloy pedals and a leather and chrome gearshift.
The exterior of the car is different, but one can still see that it is a GT. The changes that have been made to the exterior of the 2008 Bentley Mansory Continental GT are the new grille that looks different in the sense of its shape as it has been made slightly more vertical and even more squared off on the ends. The bumper has an air intake that is a lot wider and the quad headlights have been restyled to suit the rest of the vehicle.
The appearance of the 2008 Bentley Mansory Continental GT is not the same as the previous models which portrayed a delicate touch of sporty design, the 2008 model is sportier than any of the other models and this can be seen without even studying the car up close. The designers of the vehicle needed to blend the customary Bentley seal as well as hand craftsmanship with superior quality and technology as well as a modern profile. Typical tires for this vehicle are 19 inches. The back spoiler will automatically rise when the car reaches a high speed and many will say that this is the feature of the vehicle they admire the most. The air springs of the car hold certain electric dampers. These dampers have been modified to improve the comfort of the ride.
Under the hood of the 2008 Bentley Mansory Continental GT is where it all happens! Working with identical turbo-chargers, the 4 overhead cam 6 liter W 12 can make 552 horsepower at 6100 revs per minute and 479 feet-pounds of torque. The Speed model of the GT basically has the same engine as the 2008 Bentley Mansory Continental GT, except it is more advanced with certain parts.
Safety is a major issue with the vehicles and drivers of today, but there are more than enough safety precautions within this vehicle, the rest is up to the driver. Air disc brakes feature Bosch anti-lock mechanisms with brake force allocation. Carbon earthenware brakes are also an option if you would rather prefer something like that. The normal electronic system adds an extra Sport traction mode which will allow wheel-spinning easily at slow speeds. Another safety precaution that this car has is side curtain and side impact airbags.
The 2008 Bentley Mansory Continental GT is available in different colors, but the certain colors in which you can get them may depend on where you purchase them. Normally, you will have a choice when it comes to the interior as well as the exterior color of the vehicle. This is also when you will determine the other optional factors of the vehicle. There may not be all that many features that you can personalize to the exact way you want it, but it is more than any previous model of this kind has ever offered before.
This is a wonderful car, whether it is for a male or female; it's great, sporty looking, but at the same time as stylish as a car can get. It rides smoothly and it is the ideal car for any sporty-car lover!

2011 bentley continental

2011 bentley continental

2011 bentley continental

2011 bentley continental


Monday, November 22, 2010

Bentley Mulsanne legacy

Bentley's newfangled leader model which carries back the Mulsanne name, and will trade the Arnage, was revealed at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, on 16 August 2009. The auto is looked for to go on special around the same time as 2010. Roadster and convertible variants are anticipated to accompany at some indicate as trades for the Arnage based Brooklands and Azure respectively.

It was affirmed at time of launch, that the auto will retain the iconic 6. 75 L (6750 cc/411 in³) V8 motor, yet largely modified to meet Euro V emanations regulations. To actualize the CO2 and outflows reduction too as enhanced fuel depletion, the re outlined motor is lighter and headlines chamber de initiation and variable cam phasing.



Bentley Mulsanne
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The Mulsanne is additionally notable as it is the first leader auto to be independently outlined by Bentley Motors in almost 80 years; the final being W. O. Bentley's iconic 8 litre pose in 1930.



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