Thanks to the latest technologies and a process called 'super-forming', in translation, the process of forming aluminum plate at a temperature of 500 degrees through the air pressure, which enables accurate creation of larger parts. This is a well-muscled body got sharper and more modern look.
All identifiable features, including the famous arches the rear wheel arches are now fresher and better defined, with the coupe gets a lot more modern look. While formerly GT front hood was made of steel and plastic bumpers, it is now complete front wing is made from a single piece of metal.
'This process is expensive and requires more time to produce, but when it comes to cars that are produced in small numbers of copies, it is possible to try new things, "said Pires.
Imposing grille now stands more upright and was placed 40 mm lower than before allowing such a shaped hood that comfortably accommodate the protruding front wheel arches. Position of the headlight looks familiar but now each lamp has draguljasta LED lights that surround the main lamp.
The wider track width, front and rear, and two elliptical LED lights on the rear headlights that wrap around the corners attach to the new GT car even more impressive sense of breadth, while the height and length of stay about the same. And for the first time as an option offering 21-inch wheels that come in 'Elegant' zvjezdastoj or 'Sport' version.
This car has a minimum of chrome detail than any other model from this line, but everything on it has its own function. Rubber strips on the sides of cars are now more prominent to prevent stones from entering the rear wheel arch.Some of the other details are smart headlights and wipers are built into the headlights and rear lights are no lines or discontinuous transition, which contributes to the impression of a cleaner surface.The car interior is hand-making and the same has been redesigned for even greater sense of luxury and functionality. Beautiful dashboard mimics with Bentley wings logo, and each area is further decorated with metal or wooden detailing and super soft leather. Under his feet is 30 cm thick mat that further contributes to feelings of pleasure. New 'Cobra' seat design means that the same is now 25 kg lighter and thinner than previous ones, with the release of additional 46 mm of legroom for rear passengers.
The most modern infotainment system, something that potential buyers specifically looking for, according to Pires, includes 8-inch touchscreen, where you can manage the audio system, telephone, suspension settings and the latest satellite navigation system that can find the smallest place on the planet because they allow to enter 7-digit Zips and in addition has a built-in hard drive of 30 GB. Sound system with 8 speakers that are standard equipment, and accessories are available there and Naim package with 11 speakers.
For the first time customers Continental GT will be offered a choice between two high-performance engine - a strengthened version of the well-known W12 engine, which will be available in October and the price will be around 157 000 euros, while the other is a brand new 4.0- liter V8 engine with 40 percent fewer emissions of CO2 in the sale starts in late 2011. year.
With an additional 15 hp and 50 Nm of torque, reinforced 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 is now producing phenomenal 567 bhp and 707 Nm of torque. The extra power and do not forget the relief of 65 kg, compared with the existing model, should provide newcomer to sprint from 0-100 km in 4.6 seconds - which is two tenths faster than before - and with all this car has a top speed of 319 kilometers per hour.
Transferring all this power to the wheels allows the upgraded 6-speed ZF gearbox Quickshift which reduces the time required to change gear by half, or more accurately to only 200 milliseconds, and it is also possible to switch to two times lower gear in one go with the automatic bit Gas lift for precise adjustment of speed and softer feel of transmission. Drive all-wheel drive is also altered in a way that the relationship of power with 50:50 are now set to 40:60 in favor of the rear axle, which creates a more dynamic driving experience.
According to Raul Pires, this car is 'Evolution Revolution' which in no way a bad thing. Last seven years, Bentley has sold more copies of the first generation of this car than all other models together during the past 90 years. Thus, the Bentley, the subtle changes and improvements have already proved a winning formula, guaranteed success....
