2014 Bentley Continental GT V8 S

Normally, the V-8 and nestled between the cylinder banks turbo, 500 horsepower and 487 lb-ft of torque 1700 rpm provides. But S, the numbers 521 and 502, coupe and convertible 4.5 a claim sliding down 4.3 second 0-to-60 times with a heavy rise. All of this works with the ZF eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, electric rear split 40 percent front and 60 percent. To match the power and video, S 0.4 inch lower ride height and spring rates increased 45 percent front and 33 percent rear. Tight suspension and stiffer rear anti-roll bar bushes finish out the chassis mods. Really bad boy.

Crewe, England, Dirk van Braeckel the studios Bentley Continental form of nature has evolved, but it has not changed significantly-and a good thing. As a coupe or convertible, it remains a landmark of modern design. Such a glossy black front splitter Beluga, side sills and rear diffuser as S-model details, some aero touches. A gloss black grille, 21-inch seven-spoke wheels at the corners and the back four proud trumpeting exhaust pipe outlets to convey the attitude. Notes convertible top: You forget there. The volume of waste that leaves the classical period and a sense of security, which is a coupe thick three-layer design with seven-spring arms, like you "ragtop."


Idling, twin-turbo V-8 was so quiet and isolated feel as though equipped with a start-stop system. This is not, and accelerators, exhaust grumbles, then ZF automatic shift paddles few taps straight time, came to 120 mph. I remember the weight Road Bentley Menderes start time. nice enough to dive into the variable boost steering weight curves at high speeds, but a body in motion (about £ 5,100 for the coupe, convertible 5500 pounds) tend to stay in motion, and you need to set for momentum. some more before turning react this way and went nose compensation cramming before getting back pedal so the car feels light through the controls. If you get the hang of it, the Continental GT V8 S is very satisfying a country drive. This time and traffic to return to civilization, when the speed of the castle and potholes plus one or two come-Bentley luxury car lovers are still in bed yet.

What price prestige? You were supposed to open negotiations for the trophy $ 219,925 to $ 199,225 or convertible, and then a list of options. If you want to see in the gallery list for $ 244,645 coupe, thanks to extras like $ 13,875 carbon-ceramic brakes, $ 1905 and $ 1215 backup camera contrasting upholstery stitching. Hey, if you have to ask ...