2012 Bentley Continental GT W12 Engine V8 FlexFuel
Monday, February 13th, 2012 by adrx # BentleyNow the new Continental GT 4-seat coupe builds on the success of the iconic predecessor, capturing the spirit of the GT but with a higher standard of practicality of design, engineering, luxury, craftsmanship, dynamic performance, and improved everyday. A new body beautiful carvings provide a sharp GT coupe and even, more defined appearance. Contemporary interior design offers a new level of cabin comfort and luxury crafts. Chairs, for example, provide greater support and back of the leg-room; dashboard sweeps even more style and modernity. The new feature touchscreen infotainment systems state-of-the-art navigation, Google Maps and entertainment while the latest fashion Balanced Radiator speaker technology and Dirac Dimension ™ digital sound processing provide enhanced audio quality.
Recognized Bentley 6-liter, 12 cylinder, twin-turbocharged powertrain has now raised the output power of 575PS (567bhp/423kW) and 700nm (£ 516 ft) of torque and is mated to a new transmission that allows multiple downshifts Quickshift. Thanks to advanced technology FlexFuel also can run on either standard unleaded petrol (gasoline) and sustainable bioethanol (up to E85) or mixture of both.
At the end of 2011 a high-output all-new, 8-cylinder will also be available to order. This advanced power unit will provide 40 percent reduction in emissions compared with the W12 engine and will offer class-leading CO2 emissions-to-power ratio with the Bentley’s performance and improvement.
Both engines are coupled with all-wheel drive system with its sporty rear torque bias 40:60 (50:50 compared to the bias of the original Continental GT), minimize understeer when cornering hard and let the experienced driver to control the car line and the balance through the throttle control right.
The New Continental Gt Coupe – At A Glance
Sculptured exterior design
Advanced production techniques such as aluminium Super Forming (front wings and boot lid) allow for a more sculpted body and sharp ‘power lines’
Unique jewelled headlamps with LED daytime-running lights
More upright matrix radiator grille and new ‘double horseshoe’ rear profile first shown on the flagship Bentley Mulsanne
Contemporary, hand-crafted cabin
• New interior with a bold, sweeping dashboard and instrument panel finished in premium, soft-touch leather hides
• Distinctive ‘cobra’-design seats for added comfort and enhanced rear cabin space
• A new touchscreen, 30GB infotainment system introduces advanced satellite navigation with dynamic route guidance, seven-digit postcode entry and Google Map compatibility (market specific)
• Audio systems feature the latest wide frequency Balance Mode Radiator speakers as standard
Revolutionary Dirac Dimensions™ DSP for exceptional sound reproduction (Naim for Bentley premium audio).
• More powerful W12 and new high-efficiency V8 FlexFuel engines
• 6-litre W12 engine twin-turbocharged engine produces 575PS (567bhp/423kW) and 700Nm (516lb ft) of torque.
• 0 – 60mph in 4.4 seconds (0 – 100km/h in 4.6 seconds)
• 0 – 100mph in 10.2 seconds (0 – 160km/h in 10.2 seconds)
• Top speed of 198mph (318km/h)
• Overall weight saving of 65kg (143lb) versus predecessor
• New high-output, high-efficiency V8 engine due for release in late 2011.
Dynamic Bentley driving experience
• ZF 6HP28 transmission with ‘Quickshift’ system that cuts shift times by 50% and enables double downshifts
• New 40:60 rear-biased torque split for the all-wheel drive system reduces understeer when powering out of bends and provides for better modulation of line and attitude by ‘throttle steering’
• Increased front and rear track improves grip and stability
• Advanced ESC system fully exploits the potential of the more powerful W12 engine and improved chassis
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