Our spies have been able to catch Bentley’s heavily revised Continental GT, entirely exposed. Our very own spies reported being contacted by security, which unfortunately proceeded to remove the pics from their digital cameras, save for one storage card that escaped with high quality front shots. The future Bentley Continental GT coupe is predicted to hit the marketplace in early 2011, however we have exceptional high-res pictures that display exactly how the next volume leading Bentley will look like.
The frontal fascia of the Bentley Continental GT has been given a comprehensive re-working. The frontal fenders have been smoothed out, as well as the mirrors and front bumper. The lower area of the auto gains the addition of a full-length chrome-based accent strip, wrapping all the way to the rear bumper. The car headlights seem to have been improved, and perhaps house L.E.D. lighting as well as projectors. Judging by the rough edges apparent on the lower fascia in close proximity to the new honeycomb radiator grille, this Bentley Continental GT appears to be a pre-Production model.
In accordance to a document by Automobile, the upcoming Continental GT models are going to be structured heavily on Audi’s A8 flagship car, rather than the very much heavier Volkswagen Phaeton structure. The switch will effect in a shorter front overhang, a much more desirable and longer wheelbase, and also a larger track width. The end result is a more deluxe ride, improved handling and extra room for occupants and bags. One major benefit of taking on the Audi A8′s platform is the transition to a mostly aluminium spaceframe, which drops approximately 400 lbs of excess weight from the vehicle. Even though still very far from a lightweight, the next Bentley Continental GT should certainly weigh-in at a a lot more reasonable four thousands and eight hundreds lbs..
Below the hood anticipate the reliable W-12 which underpins so many Bentley units, and as often, it has been modified to output something in the realm of 580 horsepower and five hundreds fifteen lb-ft of torque. The W-12 is going to be mated to an eight-speed auto transmission. For the sport-oriented and premium priced “Speed” versions, anticipate power to be in the realm of six hundred and fifty hp and five hundreds and ninety lb-ft of torque. There is also speculation that a 4.2-liter 375 horsepower, 590 lb-ft of torque turbo-diesel could make its way into a new Bentley Continental model. The 2011 Continental GT will most likely make its formal introduction at the 2010 Paris Automobile Show .
