Two new models of Bentley Continental GT V8 are the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, 9 will be presented in January 2012. The new 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 Bentley Continental GT coupe and convertible GTC V8 power to reach record levels in the field emission luxury sports car up. This amazing new Bentley V8 delivers a maximum power of 500 horsepower (507 kilowatts PS/373) at 6000 rpm and maximum torque of 660 Nm large (£ 487 ft) is available for almost the entire speed range from 1700 to 5000 rpm and offers breathtaking performance and delivery of power without effort in the tradition of Bentley.
Combined with a new, close to the ratio of 8-speed automatic, which results in a time sub-five seconds for acceleration from 00 to 60 mph (0-100 km) sprint and a top speed of 180 mph (290 km / h). At the same time, meet new V8 models of the great continental level fuel consumption and emissions of CO2 for the range of performance and luxury are able to travel over 500 miles (800 km) with a full tank. Complete figures and officials will be published in early 2012. The arrival of the environmental commitment of the new Bentley Continental V8 models come with a new engine, which produced a 40 percent improvement in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of the offer. The new V8 engine with a variable displacement engine management system sophisticated, allowing you to load a transparent and imperceptible transition from gas V8 mode light V4. The V8 also has high-tech high-pressure direct injection, low friction, thermal management, energy recovery by the charging system and innovative packaging turbocharger for greater efficiency. The instantly recognizable roar of the new 4.0-liter V8 that distinguishes it from its Stablemates Bentley. The new V8 engine is available in two models, the Continental GT and Continental GT. Expressing his strong character and muscular, these models are divided into a matrix glossy black grille with chrome frame and the middle of a bar, a badge "B" Bentley in red enamel and a black matrix of three segments of the front bumper lower classes with characteristic color of the body.differ On the back, valance 'roller' chrome tips and a lower single dark red varnish hood 'B' badge on the rear accentuate the sporty, modern identity of the new V8 engines. Both models have alloy wheels 20-inch standard with an optional 21-inch six-spoke ends available on the Black Diamond said dramatic (exclusively for the Continental V8) or diamond silver. Inside, headlining cloth Eliade, still new, contemporary dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus veneer, optional two-tone color of the crust and the center console design costs and short sports theme. The two new Continental, under the flagship 6.0-liter 12-cylinder Continental GT and GTC, the customer with a combination of silk and fine-tune the ultimate power of the twin-turbo W12 Continental, the rain will continue to offer its strongest form, offers an impressive 631bhp (640PS). The two new models have a uniform state-of-the-art four-wheel drive via a Torsen differential and a sophisticated performance at the back part 40:60. This ensures the safe management and dynamic sports in all road conditions. After the introduction of the original GT in 2003, the Continental W12 engine goes from strength to strength with over 50,000 worldwide sales came to Bentley factory in Crewe, England, the largest manufacturer of cylinder 12 of the world. The D12 continues to grow and remains the ultimate expression of power engineering of Bentley. Commenting on the launch of the new Bentley Continental GT V8, Wolfgang Durheim, President and CEO of Bentley Motors, said: "With the new 4.0-liter V8, we broaden the appeal of the latest generation of the continent, the introduction of live a "totally new driving experience.
The new engine is the power intoxicating, theater and performance is a V8 engine Bentley wings sport with ease with our famous "couple signature wave" expected delivery. It is complemented by innovative drive technology, which offers exceptional fuel efficiency and emissions will be. "
The 2011 Mulsanne is Bentley's all-new super luxurious flagship.Compromise isn't a concept easily associated with the 2011 Bentley Mulsanne. While the smaller Bentley Continental captivates the new-money hip-hop crowd, the Mulsanne is decidedly old-school. If you go by EPA fuel economy estimates, the Mulsanne gets 30 percent better fuel economy than the old Arnage.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options The 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is offered in one very well-appointed trim level. Inside the cabin, occupants are treated to leather upholstery for nearly every surface, wood trim, glass switchgear, heated 14-way power front seats with memory, heated eight-way power rear seats with memory (outboard seats only), four-zone automatic climate control, a power tilt-and-telescoping multifunction steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and power rear-window privacy screens.
Well-heeled clients will likely indulge in the long list of options that include 21-inch wheels, a "Flying B" radiator mascot, chrome exterior accents, rear privacy glass, ventilated seats, a heated and wood-veneered steering wheel, alloy pedals, a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, ambient mood lighting, a Naim premium audio system and twin 8-inch rear-seat monitors.
The 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is powered by an all-new, twin-turbo 6.8-liter V8 that produces 505 horsepower and 752 pound-feet of torque.
SafetySafety features for the 2011 Bentley Mulsanne include front and rear side airbags for the head and thorax, stability control, traction control, antilock disc brakes with brake assist and automatic hill hold.
Naturally, comfort is paramount with any luxury car, and the Bentley Mulsanne excels in this arena. Driving ImpressionsDespite a portly 5,700-pound curb weight, the 2011 Bentley Mulsanne moves with the urgency of a much lighter car.
The 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports gains a new convertible stablemate (reviewed separately) but the coupe returns unchanged.
The 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports seems trapped between two disparate worlds. Furthermore, it's fairly likely that the next Continental Supersports will adopt many of the 2012 Continental GT's improvements.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options The 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is a two-seat high-performance version of the Continental GT coupe that is offered in a single well-appointed trim level. There are fewer options available on the lightweight, performance-oriented Supersports compared to the regular GT.
Powertrains and Performance The 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is powered by a 6.0-liter W12 that produces a whopping 621 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission are standard. In Edmunds performance testing, the Supersports hit 60 mph from a standstill in 3.8 seconds on its way to its stated top speed of 204 mph. Standard safety features for the Continental Supersports include antilock carbon-ceramic disc brakes, stability and traction control, and side curtain airbags.
Interior Design and Special Features Seat issues aside, the Supersports' interior is as beautifully made as any other Bentley.
Driving Impressions Tipping the scales at approximately 5,000 pounds, the 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is no featherweight.
The 2011 Bentley Continental GTcarries over pretty much unchanged.
IntroductionIt's difficult to argue that the Bentley Continental GT is anything but a solid choice among ultra-luxury convertibles.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and OptionsThe 2011 Bentley Continental GT is a premium luxury convertible offered in a single, well-appointed trim level.
Standard features include painted 19-inch forged-aluminum wheels, a power-folding soft top, an electronically adjustable air suspension, bi-xenon headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, front and rear parking sensors, keyless ignition/entry, a full leather interior with a choice of primary and secondary hides in 17 colors, burl walnut trim, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear-seat controls, 10-way power heated front seats with memory functions and power lumbar, Bluetooth, a navigation system and a 12-speaker stereo with satellite radio and a glovebox-mounted six-CD changer.
Options include carbon-ceramic brakes (only available with the optional 20-inch wheels), a power-opening and -closing trunk, adaptive cruise control, a heated steering wheel, an 1,100-watt 13-speaker Naim sound system with two subwoofers, an iPod interface, massaging front seats, four upgraded interior veneers and a rearview camera. Powering the Bentley Continental GT is a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter engine with its 12 cylinders arranged in the Volkswagen Group's unique "W" formation.
Standard safety features for the 2011 Continental GT include stability control, traction control, front-seat side airbags and antilock disc brakes with brake assist.
Even with the lofty expectations that come with any Bentley, the Continental GT's interior does not disappoint.
Driving ImpressionsDespite the 2011 Continental GT's portly weight and plus-sized dimensions, it is surprisingly well mannered in terms of performance.
The 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed is unchanged from last year.
The 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed exemplifies this notion, building upon the already impressive "regular" Flying Spur.
The 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed is a high-performance ultra-luxury sedan that is offered in one very well-appointed trim level.
Additionally, the 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed also incorporates items from the Flying Spur's Mulliner Driving Specification package, which includes contrasting stitching, special seat piping, drilled alloy sport pedals, a rear seat refrigerated bottle cooler and lamb's-wool carpeting.
Options include power-adjustable rear seats with a full rear center console, front and rear seat ventilation (replaces the diamond-quilted leather with the standard leather), a three-passenger backseat, a rear-seat entertainment system with dual screens, flip-down wooden picnic tables for rear passengers, a heated steering wheel, a back-up camera, a power-opening and -closing trunk, adaptive cruise control, a 15-speaker Naim sound system and iPod integration.
Equally impressive is the top speed of 200 mph. Standard safety features on the 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed include side and side curtain airbags front and rear. In Edmunds brake testing, the Flying Spur Speed came to a stop from 60 mph in 106 feet. Of all the luxury cars on the market, few can challenge the Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed's exquisite interior.
