Bentley Continental has always been one of the most favorite sports cars for many people all over the world. This luxurious coupe has a rich and dynamic history that defines this coupe and makes it even more special than one could think it to be.
The new 2017 Bentley Continental GT is a graceful new coupe with amazing performance and luxurious interior. With a very powerful and unique W12 engine that generates tremendous power, the 2017 Bentley Continental GT is a modern sports car that has the promise of great performance that it actually delivers.
It has a stunning design that further enhances the performance of this luxury coupe due to its aerodynamic nature. The new 2017 Continental GT is the perfect embodiment of luxury and performance, it has a wheelbase that allows it to be perfect, yet at the same time its engine options allow it to be the perfect sports car.
Being a Bentley, it brings multiple personalization and customization options as well so that the owner of the 2017 Bentley Continental GT can leave his own mark on the ride and make it truly his own. This exquisite vehicle leaves nothing to imagination, because it is the dream car of many car enthusiasts all over the globe.
Here is a review of the new 2017 Bentley Continental GT with a closer look at its design, performance, technologies, safety features and its price in the UAE.
The Design of 2017 Bentley Continental GT
The design of the new 2017 Bentley Continental GT is very powerful, thanks to the new additions to the design of the this GT coupe. The exterior is designed to be very powerful and the interior is made to be very luxurious. This is a luxury sports coupe in all sense of the term and it lives up to the expectations of the car enthusiasts who have big hopes from the brand.
The Exterior
Even from the outside, the new 2017 Bentley Continental GT looks very luxurious and exquisitely made. The new 2017 Continental GT has an enhanced design yet at the same time, you can find the familiar design elements we have come to love.
You can find the familiar haunch lines at the rear of the car that are a new rendition of the 1950’s R-Type Continental that stunned the world its dynamic design elements. At the front of the new 2017 Bentley Continental GT, you will find a new modern radii that brings a cleaner and sharper look to the exterior.
The overall look of the exterior is very confident, sporty and wider so that the new 2017 Continental GT stands apart from the previous models in the series. Bentley has also added 21-inch 7-twin-spoke alloy wheels that add to the confident stance of the coupe and make it look even more intimidating.
At the front of the coupe, you will find the iconic Bentley grille with the signature round headlamps. The hood of the new Continental GT has sharper lines and the hood is designed to be more sculpted to become more aerodynamic.
The air intakes at the sides of the grille are wider and larger while the rear of the coupe is made to be shorter so that the subtle lines at the flanks of the 2017 Bentley Continental GT stand out in sharp relief. It is a fastback so that you can enjoy to push it to its limits and enjoy it as it speeds down the road.
All of these design elements are added to the new Continent GT so that it is more aerodynamic and has better performance.
The Interior
The interior of the new 2017 Bentley Continental GT is very luxurious and comfortable, thanks to the attention to detail given to it by the designers at Bentley. The spacious cabin of the coupe looks luxurious and feels even more so.
Bentley is calling the cabin of the new Continental GT “stylish yet cocooning space,” because of its refined design and luxury elements. The seats are covered with the finest quality leather, which is available in multiple colors and stitching options.
The steering wheel of the 2017 Bentley Continental GT has been upgraded as well and it now sports a new look and shape. It has knurled paddle shift gear selectors so that the driver can easily grip them and of course, this adds to the overall aesthetic appeal of the interior as well.
The instrument panel and the dashboard of the new Continental GT are given the look of the flying wings that we can see in the Bentley logo. It looks dashing and very smart and adds to the luxurious and unique appeal of the cabin.
To make the interior even more unique and comfortable, the designers at Bentley have covered the whole interior with soft touch leather so that the interior is luxurious. The dashboard features analogue dials that will flash a brilliant blood orange color at night time.
This looks great from every angle, especially when you consider the winged look of the dashboard. Together, all of these features make the interior of the 2017 Bentley Continental GT one of the best among sports cars you can currently find in the car market.
The Performance of the 2017 Continental GT
The performance of the 2017 Bentley Continental GT is enhanced by the brand with the addition of one truly tremendous engine. For the 2017 model, Bentley has added an astonishingly powerful W12 Twin-Turbocharged engine.
This is a 6.0-litre W12 Twin-Turbocharged engine that can produce a horsepower of 582 BHP and a torque of 531 lb-ft. However, if you do not wish to purchase the Continental GT with a W12 engine, you will have the choice of a 4.0-litre V8 engine that capable of producing 521 horsepower and a torque of 660Nm.
Both of these dynamic engines are paired with an equally powerful and dynamic 8-speed automatic transmission that bring smooth handling and great control to the driver. Thanks to such performance features, the 2017 Bentley Continental GT can go from 0 to 100Km/h in just 4.5 seconds.
The new 2017 Bentley Continental GT can reach a top speed of 319Km/h, which is simply amazing. Other than that, the new Continental GT has a fuel tank capacity of 20 gallon and a fuel efficiency of 12mpg in the city and 21mpg on the highway.
It is an all-wheel drive sports car so that you can enjoy its amazing performance in all kinds of weather and visibility conditions.
Technological Features
The dynamic performance of the 2017 Bentley Continental GT is complimented by the addition of some of the best and advanced technological features. The new Continental GT brings a combination of touch screen and classically made knurled rotatory switches to make up a truly unique infotainment system.
To enhance the in-cabin experience, the infotainment system shows real time information about the tyre pressure, navigation information, smart phone access, and a lot more. For the entertainment, the new Continental GT has added Naim for Bentley entertainment system that includes custom built speakers, eight individual DSP modes and a lot more to make the cabin a perfect entertainment zone.
Safety Features
The all-new 2017 Bentley Continental GT has some of the best and advanced passive and active safety features so that the driver feels confident when he is driving this sports car. Since this coupe can reach tremendous top speed, Bentley has added a whole plethora of safety features so that you feel safe and secure when you drive this coupe.
Some of its safety features include:
- Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Multiple Airbags including front-impact, side-impact, overhead and knee
- Seatbelt Pretensioners
- Security System
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Rear-View Camera
- Low Tyre Pressure Warning
- Traction Control
The Price of 2017 Bentley Continental GT in the UAE
The all-new 2017 Bentley Continental GT is already available in the UAE, along with its GCC specifications. This coupe is available with both engine variants and trim levels. The price of the 2017 Bentley Continental GT according to these is:
- The price of the 2017 Bentley Continental GT with V8 engine is AED 750,000 – AED 900,000, while the price of the 2017 Bentley Continental GT S with V8 engine is AED 850,000 – AED 1,000,000.
- The price of the 2017 Bentley Continental GT with W12 engine is AED 900,000 – AED 1,100,000, while the price of the of the 2017 Bentley Continental GT S with W12 engine is AED 990,000 – AED 1,300,000.
Yes, the new 2017 Bentley Continental GT is very expensive, but it is worth the money you will spend on it. It has the performance, the luxury and the convenience features that you would expect from a brand like Bentley and if you have the money to spare, why not use this dynamic sports car with tons of history of high performance.
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