Bentley Continental GT Speed is the Fastest Production Bentley Ever

BentleyBentleyUnited Kingdom, 1919 > present37 models
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has revealed the performance specs of its Continental GT SpeedBentley Continental GT SpeedUnited Kingdom, 2012 > present20 photos
, its fastest production vehicle ever.

The Continental GT Speed is capable of a 205mph top speed. Power comes from the same 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 with 616hp and 800Nm of torque, which is an increase of 49hp and 100Nm. It uses 14.5ll/100km in the combined cycle. It uses an eight-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration to 100km/h comes in 4.2 seconds and 160km/h in 9.0 seconds. To communicate the extra power to the driver, the car has a different exhaust that has a lower, deeper sound. 

The chassis has been modified with better springs, larger anti-roll bars, thicker bushings, a 10mm lower ride height and retuned electronic damping control. 

To further set the Speed off, it has 10-spoke 21in wheels, dark trim around the radiator and lower grill. Inside, all Speed models get the Mulliner Driving Specification that adds quilted, perforated leather, dark tint aluminum and carbon fiber. Buyers can optionally add the Classic Pack that adds front bumper grill strakes, front splitter, side sill extensions and rear bumper diffuser. 

Orders are open now, and deliveries will begin in October. It will be revealed publically at the Moscow Motor Salon on August 29. 

All versions of the Continental GTBentley Continental GT 6....United Kingdom, 2011 > present3 photos
and GTCBentley Continental GTCUnited Kingdom, 2011 > present12 photos
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will get the new engine management and eight-speed transmission from the Speed. It gives a 12% improvement to fuel economy to the GT and 10% improvement to the GTC.