2016 Bentley Continental GT First Drive: a sublime grand ... - Autofocus

The modern Bentley Continental GT redefined the modern grand tourer. When it was introduced in 2004, it set new standards for luxury and performance, with a powerful twin turbocharged W12 engine under the bonnet that was mated to an appropriately modern all-wheel drive system for all weather traction. While the W12 continued on, a modern, small displacement turbocharged V8 was introduced and while not as powerful as the W12, the V8 became my choice of engine in the Continental, for its throatier sounds and, more importantly, that there was less... Through the 2015 model year, it’s been so successful for Bentley that they’ve delivered over 52,000 Continentals in 11 years and it remains Bentley’s most popular model each year. Walkaround For 2016, the visual changes are obvious, from the sharper, more sporting lower front fascia, which looks like it was originally designed for the racing Continental GT3 and softened for the road car. Wheel styling is also modernized with three new designs, including Bentley’s first direction design, a twenty-one-inch wheel unique to the V8 S and W12 Speed. Interior The interior of the 2016 Continental is largely unchanged, save for minor details, but it remains one of the most luxurious cabins found today. Source: www.autofocus.ca