The Bentley Continental GT sports car experienced the last changes back in 2003. Let's take a look at the details of the updated model.
In the near future, namely in September, the updated Bentley Continental GT will be presented at the Frankfurt Auto Show, this is the first update of the sports car since 2003. The updated car was seen in trials at the Nurburgring. According to preliminary data, the novelty will be equipped with one of the newest engines.
Earlier, representatives of the company have already announced that they have two new W12 and V8 gasoline engines in their arsenal, as well as a hybrid installation. In all likelihood, the Bentley Continental GT, which was spotted during testing, was equipped with a W12 engine with a volume of 5.95 liters.
As for the hybrid unit Bentley Continental GT, it is based on the V6 engine. The maximum power of such a Bentley Continental GT is 500 hp. According to the characteristics, it may be the same hybrid installation that was installed on the Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, but slightly modified, so the original power is 462 hp The basis for the new Bentley Continental GT will be the MSB platform, which was previously used in the second generation Panamera, but with a slight modification, since the weight of the updated sports car is greater. Outwardly, the design has not changed much, rather it has become more expressive due to strict lines. The updated front optics are likely to be LED, the grille has thicker bezels and the side mirrors are narrower. The rear of the Bentley Continental GT has also changed, especially the trunk lid. The rear feet are more contoured and the lower bumper has a new diffuser.
The interior of the Bentley Continental GT has also changed, especially the center console from the display to the armrest. The entire center console of the Bentley Continental GT has become wider than the previous one, and the center display of the multimedia system has gained additional control buttons.
The appearance of the new Bentley Continental GT in Russia is expected in the second half of 2018, then the price and configuration of the sports car will become clear.
