THE NEW BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT

For the design of Crewe and crew, the new Continental GT coupe the chance to put a bold and exciting direction for one of the most revered names of Bentley - Continental. The revolutionary and highly successful Continental GT was introduced in 2003 was the first step in Bentley's renaissance, and defined a new market segment. It was a luxury GT, with excellent usability, which has remained faithful to the spirit of Bentley grand touring.

Now, the new Continental GT coupe 4 seater based on the success of its predecessor iconic GT captures the spirit, but with even higher standards of design, engineering, luxury, craftsmanship, performance dynamic, daily practice and refinement.

Beautifully designed a new body to give the GT coupe even more, look more defined. Contemporary interior design offers a new level of cabin comfort and luxury craft. Places, for example, to provide support even more legroom and the back, even more spectacular dash of style and modernity. New infotainment touch-screen navigation system features state-of-the-art, Google Maps and entertainment, while the latest Balanced Mode Radiator loudspeaker technology, and the dimensions Dirac ™ digital sound processing to give a better sound quality .

Bentley acclaimed 6-liter 12-cylinder twin-turbo transmission now raised 575PS power (567bhp/423kW) and 700Nm (£ 516 ft) of torque, and this is coupled with a new transmission Quickshift, allowing the double staircase. Thanks to advanced technology FlexFuel can also be used as standard unleaded petrol (gasoline) and a sustainable bio-ethanol (up to E85) or a combination of these two.

At the end of 2011 a brand new engine, high-power 8-cylinder can also be ordered. This advanced power unit to provide 40 per cent reduction compared to the W12 engine, and offers world-class CO2 emissions, the relationship between power, performance and refinement, where Bentley.

Both engines are coupled to a drive on four wheels with sport 40:60 partial rear pair (compared to the original bias of the Continental GT 50:50), which reduces understeer in the corners and allowing the driver experienced for the control of the car line and balance the throttle with precision.

"The new Continental GT is a car a work of art, an excellent professional and elegant design. It drives like a supercar, but without the usual sacrifices for the race, or practicality. It 's a car that can be enjoy every moment of every day. "

Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

New Continental GT Coupe - Overview

Sculptural exterior styling

- Production techniques, such as aluminum Super Formation (fenders front and rear hatch), allowing for a more sculptured body and a sharp "power lines"

- Unique gems LED headlamps, daytime running lights

- Add to erect a matrix radiator grille with a horseshoe and a new double "back profile of the next event is the highlight - Bentley Mulsanne

Contemporary, cottage craft

- New interior with dashboard bold, sweeping and finish instrument panel skin soft to the touch skin

- "Cobra" Marked seat designs for comfort and improved rear cabin space

- A new touch screen infotainment system introduces 30 GB satellite navigation with advanced dynamic guidance, the seven-digit Zip entry and Google Map for compatibility (specific market)

- Audio playback systems, wide range of frequencies Balanced Mode Radiator Speaker Series

- Dimensions revolutionary Dirac ™ DSP for exceptional sound quality (for premium audio Naim Bentley).

W12 more powerful V8 and a new high-performance engines with flex-fuel

- 6-liter W12 twin-turbo engine produces 575p (567bhp/423kW) and 700 nm (£ 516 ft) of torque.

- 0 to 60 km / h in 4.4 seconds (0 to 100 km / h in 4.6 seconds)

- 0 - 100 mph in 10.2 seconds (0-160 km / h in 10.2 seconds)

- The maximum speed of 198 mph (318 kmh)

- Weight gain of 65 kg in general (143 pounds) of the previous

- New high-performance, high-performance V8 engine which will be published in late 2011.

Bentley driving experience dynamic

- Transmission ZF 6HP28 with "Quickshift", which cuts 50% of the variation in time and allows you to double downshifts

- New 40:60 torque distribution between rear-biased system for all-wheel drive reduces understeer in corners and gives a better differentiation of the lineage and the attitude of "gas control"

- Increased front and rear tracks enhance traction and stability

- Advanced ESC system fully exploits the potential of the more powerful engine and improved chassis W12

- 20 "(optional) 21" wheels

OUTSIDE sculptural integrity breathes quality and design

Inspired by the famous Bentley's past, the design team led by Bentley Design Director Dirk van Braeckel created a thoroughly modern, sculpted body is built with advanced production technology to ensure the most high standards of quality and integrity of the body.

Aluminum Super Design Technology is used to create the front fenders and tailgate. This heats up the aluminum panels to almost 500 degrees before the formulation of the atmospheric pressure. Using a single piece of aluminum without seams or welding is required.

With the construction of the plant technology to produce sharp, well-defined property lines and the shape of each area of ​​appearance. Familiarity with power lines and the rear legs - the echoes of the 1950 original R-Type Continental - now even more rays to create a very different surface, that seems like a really large machine laughing a new coupe.

The new face of the GT coupe is bolder than ever. The radiator grille is classic Bentley vertical array, while the design of new projectors, four lamps in traditional format, has exquisite jewel detailing especially catchy lamps, LED daytime.

In the back, "floating" LED lamps Bentley signature extending around the corners of the wings, with emphasis on the width of the new coupe and proactive. The track is wider by 41 mm front and 48 mm in the rear than the previous model. The trunk has a pattern of powerful design "double horseshoe," the new Bentley Mulsanne, while elliptical flared exhaust pipes enhance the powers of the new GT sports.

Form a new GT coupe body is also more aerodynamic result of detailed analysis in the wind tunnel. Along with various improvements to the large platform (such as the wheel arches and exhaust aerodynamic aids) GT 0.33Cd coefficient of drag has been reduced and lift the front and rear has been reduced to create a high-speed stability.

The new GT is defined by 20-inch alloy wheels as standard, and that the first family of Continental, the option to upgrade to 21-inch models. Three wheel styles are offered - a version of 20-inch five-spoke 21-inch and two changes and sport stylish split-rim, which come in various chrome and painted finishes.

"The new GT coupe is a sporty yet stronger than ever. It is an unusually refined and comfortable Grand Tourer 2 +2, but with heart, soul and watch a supercar."

Dirk van Braeckel, design director

CONTEMPORARY hand with Bentley ADVANCED CAB FAMA

With an interior made entirely by hand, puts new standards Continental GT car in the sophistication and luxury to create an elegant space where up to four people can relax in total comfort.

The dashboard and instrument flying wings Bentley subtly echo pattern and is shaped by the highest leather quality soft touch. New touch screen technology and chrome rings bezelled are housed in this dynamic cockpit, which passes the center console in the form of dramatic rises "wing" foothills.

The removal of seats and unique design "Cobra" are very comfortable with the introduction of the last body, auxiliary materials, which use foam to make complex soft at first touch, but with good support on long journeys.

Additional ventilation can be defined on the front seat and high, massage in which 10 individual cells and individual side airbags are standard on all passengers. The front seatbelts have electrically powered automatic presentation, the instability-up effortlessly. driver's knee airbag are standard installation.

The new GT offers great ease of use everyday. The new slim-line seats with heavy ridges also a further 46mm of legroom for rear passengers and easy access to the rear of the cabin.

No other Grand Tourer delivers unparalleled levels of sophistication with advanced noise cancellation technology including acoustic glazing, floor panels and shields hidden anti-vibration in the cabin.

The interior is lined with soft leather, a wide range of wood veneers, metal and cool-touch deep carpets - all unbeatable workshops Bentley factory in Crewe, England. The attention to detail extends even to apply a UV stabilizer to protect the bleaching of wood veneers, ensuring that they can enjoy the novel for decades to come.

Each leather hide sewn again under the watchful eye Bentley and highly skilled craftsmen and women. By inserting a smart, angular "ramps" on the back leather, interior designers have created a strong, well-defined style of lines, while maintaining soft.

Other features include a simple and practical start as standard brake supply, electronic parking assist away and a new design, leather-lined storage compartment doors with integrated bottle holder.

Perhaps the newest storage device and elegant in the new Continental GT is the refined design, case folding, removable containing items such as keys and pens, and can also be stored in a pocket or purse. Fact sheet to match the interior of the coupe, if (available as an option at extra cost) is finished with inlaid Bentley wings, satin chrome and leather-wrapped, and is in a place above the holders Dual beverage in the center console.

. "The new GT Coupe interior combines form, functionality and innovation Our task was to translate the original sketches for the interior - which was quite extreme, almost revolutionary for a Bentley -. In the final design result is a moving carrier Continental GT to the next generation. "

Darren Day, Senior Designer

infotainment systems advanced class

In addition to its modern cabin, the new Continental GT also has new advanced touch technology with rich images and a map of 30 GB hard disk.

8-inch screen of the car audio system, telephone, ride and comfort settings, and the latest radio-navigation system that uses a car as well as hard-disk and a DVD player to use the route information. It also uses a dynamic navigation to guide you in the areas of destinations heavy traffic States using geo-tagged photos on SD memory card and is compatible with Google Maps (specific market).

Infotainment system with input postal code to 7 digit uses a combination of touchscreen controls and a classic knurled rotary switch to provide immediate feedback on usability and clear. A graphical display user interface has been designed to ensure the home for the graphics are fully compatible with the style of furniture. Look carefully and you will see that the thumb changes the display is a "virtual" echoed around the knurled switch.

Continental GT, a new infotainment system offers the best car audio entertainment. Eight-speaker sound system is offered as standard uses the latest technology Balanced Mode Radiator. These compact speakers single plate, exceptional clarity in a wide range of frequencies.

A 11-speaker Naim for Bentley system - designed exclusively for fans of British Continental GT Naim - Dimensions ™ uses revolutionary Dirac digital signal processing. The technology industry first creates a real "sound field" regardless of the speaker configuration to provide concert hall quality sound reproduction for each occupant, wherever they sit.

GT Coupe also receives phone connectivity and music player, digital television (if possible) and playback of DVD movies. Music can be played and controlled directly from an iPod ® and a six-disc CD changer, SD card reader or directly from the drive the car hard drive that can store up to 15 GB of music .

MORE POWERFUL NEW V8 W12 high efficiency high

Continental GT will be a choice of two very special high-performance engines. In addition, the new version of the famous Crewe W12 575PS 6.0-liter powertrain, a new high-performance 4.0-liter V8 option will be introduced towards the end of 2011.

The new 4.0-liter V8 engine delivering on its commitment to the environment to provide a Bentley engine that achieves an improvement of 40 percent of CO2 emissions. The new V8 has been specifically designed by Bentley's engineers to provide all the power and torque exciting synonymous with the brand. The new engine built at Crewe will also offer a ruling class CO2 output ratio.

At launch, the new Continental GT Coupe is powered by the latest developments in Bentley acclaimed 12-cylinder biturbo engine of 6 liters and is calibrated to deliver even greater performance due to increased power, torque and fuel efficiency.

Designed in a unique configuration "W", it is the most compact and high-tech 12-cylinder engine in the world. Four camshafts and 48 valves allow the engine to breathe better and help create the wave that Bentley torque. It is also capable of running on petrol (gasoline), E85 ethanol or any mixture of both - from a single reservoir.

In 2008, Bentley has announced wide-ranging environmental program, which included a 15 percent improvement in efficiency of the engine unit and the adoption of the range Bentley and FlexFuel technology by 2012. Bentley FlexFuel models are able to provide the CO2 reduction potential of up to 70 percent "well-to-wheel" basis - the CO2 released from the fuel production (well) through the introduction of its products (the bike).

To ensure that the power and torque is constant (regardless of fuel), an advanced sensor fuel quality monitors the relationship between fuels. Then guides the Engine Control Unit to adjust the engine stalling. This allows an even dispersal of Bentley motors are known, and ensures that there is no compromise on performance when using fuels that emit less CO2.

In addition, changes in the new GT coupe with the engine are low friction and light elements, which allow you to format W12 engine more freely, but the most recent control system and engine life, low inertia turbocharger optimized to reduce minimizing turbo lag.

Overall, the GT coupe is 65 kg lighter than its predecessor, thanks to deduct all parts of engines and cars through new places. His power off 15PS and torque of 50 Nm - and 575PS (567bhp/423kW) and 700Nm (£ 516 m) - the result of an improvement of 6 percent of the power of the new GT to weight ratio, making it able to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds (0-100 km / h in 4.6 sec), a top speed of 198 mph (318 km / h).

More power and torque delivered through a system of four-wheel drive system for improved transmission Quickshift six-speed transmission, which halves the transition time (only 200 milliseconds). Renewed change also has the ability to produce dual scale (sixth fourth gear, for example), and improves acceleration throughout the range of gear. To cope with the increased power and torque of planetary gear set of a ZF six-speed gearbox has been confirmed.

positive torque when downshifting reached by the engine and transmission interact electronic controller for the gas booster and injection of excess fuel, hand throttle again "blips" to match exactly rev. When transmitting high gear, fuel and ignition cut for a while to give more rapidly altering the timing of mechanical torque reduction could also improve the ride quality and durability.

"The extra power and torque W12 and provide transmission Quickshift new GT supercar performance with instant access to all complete systems. At the same time, innovative use of technology FlexFuel Bentley underscores our continued commitment to the environment" .

Brian Gush, Director, chassis and powertrain engineering

All-wheel drive for RIDE AND HANDLING OPTIMIZED

Both engines are state-of-the-art, four-wheel drive system uses advanced Torsen differential. This ensures a safe yet dynamic sports car handling on all road conditions and in all weather conditions.

In the new coupe, with powers shared bias 40:60 back for a much sportier feel in terms of handling and acceleration to mid-turn. But it can immediately adjust the flow distribution between the front and rear wheels depending on available grip. In addition, an upgraded electronic stability control (ESC) provides additional security and grabbed what your driving style.

The chassis of the new GT offers the optimal route and the balance of the car. The large front and rear promote performance and agile handling, while the amounts forged aluminum monoblock high rigidity of the front suspension and rear cast aluminum gravity in collaboration with an anti-roll springs and redesigned and tweaked dampers. The result is better response and stability at any speed.

Continuous Damping Control (CDC) constantly monitors the car's attitude and confidence. By adjusting the suspension settings hundreds of times per second that can provide a very smooth ride at low speeds and increase the control rates climb. It may also lower the car in a "V-Max" to improve the stability of the fastest.

Summary

Throughout the history of Bentley, hikers wrought great iconic brand's reputation. In the 1950s the great R-Type Continental has set new standards of performance and style. In 2003, the Continental GT has revolutionized the luxury coupe market, combining performance and supercar dynamics with remarkable everyday practices.

Now the new Continental GT coupe sets even higher standards in all areas of design, craftsmanship and technology.

"We distilled nearly 90 years of engineering excellence in the new Continental GT coupe. It represents all that is synonymous with Bentley. Impressive performance, quality design and unique comfort and luxury"

Dr. Ulrich Eichhorn, Member of the Board, Engineering

SPECIFICATIONS

MOTOR

Type: 6-liter twin-turbo W12

Maximum power: 567bhp / 423kW / 575PS @ 6000 rpm

Maximum torque: 700Nm / 516lb/ft @ 1,700 rpm

TRANSMISSION

6-speed automatic with paddle wheel and ZF Quickshift

Transmission: Continuous all-wheel drive (40:60 rear bias)

Key figures

The first. 4.17

2e. 2.34

3e. 1.52

Quarto. 1.14

5e. 0.87

6: 0.69 e

Final drive: 3,526

BODY BUILDING

Steel monocoque

BRAKES

Front: 405mm ventilated discs (420 mm silicon carbide Optional carbon, Cruz drilled)

Rear: 335 mm ventilated discs (356 mm optional carbon carbide, cross-drilled)

WHEELS AND TYRES

9.5 J x 20 "(optional 9.5 J x 21")

275/40ZR 20 (optional 275/35 ZR21 includes an option for wheels)

BRANCH

Type: Rack and pinion, steering, speed-sensitive Servotronic ZF

Turns lock to lock: 2.6 turns

Turning radius: 11.3 million

SUSPENSION

Front: Four-link double wishbones, computer-controlled self-leveling air suspension, anti roll bar.

Rear: Multi-arm trapezoid self-leveling air suspension controlled by computer with rollbar.

Attenuation: continuous damping control, the dynamic performance tuned.

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase 2746 mm / 108.1 in

Total length 4806 mm / 189.2 in

Width (whole body) 1944 mm / 76.5 in

Width (including mirrors) 2227 mm / 87.7 in

Height 1404 mm / 55.3 in

Fuel tank capacity 90 liters / 20 liters / 24 gallons

Boot volume of 358 liters / 12.6 cubic feet

Curb weight (EU) 2320 kg / 5,115 GBP

Gross vehicle weight 2,750 kg / 6,063 GBP

PERFORMANCE

Maximum speed: 198 mph (318 km / h)

0-60 mph: 4.4 seconds (0 to 100 km / h: 4.6 sec)

0-100 km / h: 10.2 seconds (0-160 km / h: 10.2 seconds)

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

50 to 75 mph (80 to 120 km / h): 2.9 seconds

FUEL CONSUMPTION (EU cycle) *

Urban 11.1 mpg (25.4 litres/100 km)

Suburban 24.9 miles per gallon (11.4 litres/100 km)

Combined 17.1 miles per gallon (16.5 litres/100 km)

CO2 emissions of 384 g / km

Fuel consumption (EPA cycle) **

City driving 12.0 mpg (U.S.)

Driving on the highway 19.0 mpg (U.S.)

Combined 14.0 mpg (U.S.)

Emission Control

* The fuel consumption figures are provisional and subject to approval. ** The fuel consumption figures are provisional and subject to EPA certification.

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