News Bentley Continental GT showed feathered acceleration like an emblem [new car 10 years ago]

Bentley Continental GT (2011: 2nd generation full model change)

Like the emblems attached to the front and back of the body, it runs like wings on a body weighing 2.3 tons or more.

It is often said that "10 years ago", but cars about 10 years ago tended to emphasize the environment and safety. Let's introduce the new model test drive record of such an era with articles and photos at that time. This time, it's the Bentley Continental GT. [Click here for the photo] W-type 12-cylinder twin turbo installed! Bentley Continental GT (9 in total) The first Continental GT announced in 2003 was a tremendous hit model for Bentley. After that, Bentley's sales have been rising, and the Continental GT series has reached 23,000 in just seven years, compared to about 16,000 in 80 years since the company was founded. .. There are several factors behind the hit, but the epoch-making price of about 20 million yen will have played a major role. Bentley, which had only been in the 40-50 million yen range until then, has become very familiar to some people. Rivals are no longer limited to Rolls-Royce, but Mercedes-Benz SLs and CLs, or their AMG versions. So how has the Continental GT, which has undergone a model change for the first time in seven years, evolved? First of all, styling, but there are no major changes here. The second generation of the hit model was finished with the keep concept according to the established theory that it does not change much. However, if you look at the details, you can see traces of detailed evolution, such as "Something like this!". For example, LED headlamps and edgy press lines. Above all, the rear design process has changed significantly. The lower and wider trunk lid makes it look sportier. The actual size is almost the same as the predecessor, but I feel that because the horizontally long tail lamp is placed at a low position.

When you step on the accelerator, the W12 engine changes its character completely

The chassis frame is a boiled down version of the conventional type, and the power train is similar to that. Although the profile of the 6L W12 DOHC twin turbo remains the same, the maximum output is 575ps, which is 15ps higher, and the maximum torque is 700Nm, which is 50Nm higher. The maximum speed is 318km / h, and 0 → 100km / h acceleration is 4.6 seconds. The impression of actually riding this engine is totally elegant, but when you step on the accelerator, your personality changes completely. At around 3500 rpm, the sound becomes like a throating beast, and when you shift down and pull it to 5000 rpm, it changes to a dry treble. The sound and feeling around here is no longer a racing car. Moreover, the appearance of jumping forward in response to the accelerator is close to that, and it carries such a body very lightly. It's like a feather like an emblem. By the way, the weight of the vehicle is 65kg lighter than before. This is the result of redesigning the front seats and using aluminum for the rear suspension. The drive system is 4WD, which is also the same as the conventional car. However, the torque distribution changed from 50:50 before and after to 40:60, which is the same as the high-performance version of the supersport based on the conventional Continental GT. The goal is sporty handling and understeer mitigation, but honestly it seems to have been achieved. The more you step on the accelerator, the more you can get the behavior like FR sports. In the interior, the infotainment system has been significantly improved and is equipped with an 8-inch touch-sensitive screen. With this, the interface is a demon and a gold rod. Besides, the handmade luxury of leather is the best. You can order freely only for the bespoke country, and there is no need to say it anymore. Do we need money and sense? ■ Bentley Continental GT

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