The 2016 Bentley Continental GT makes its North American debut at this year’s Monterey Auto Week, alongside models from Bentley’s past and future.
The Continental GT has been refreshed with new exterior design. Adjustments to the front bumper and radiator shell lend a more assertive and confident stance to the front of the car.
At the rear the bumper has been reshaped and widened for an added sense of power, and now features full-width brightware. The revisions are completed with the addition of 20in and 21in wheels.
Visual upgrades continue inside, with a new and contemporary straight-fluting pattern adorning the four generous seats, while the Mulliner Driving Specification (standard on GT Speed) gains a tightened, “small-diamond” quilting pattern reminiscent of a tailored British jacket.
The mighty 6.0-litre twin turbo W12 powertrain has received a power and torque increase, from 567bhp and 516lb/ft to 582bhp and 531lb/ft, to maintain the model’s reputation of effortless performance.
The power upgrade is accompanied by improvements to fuel economy of up to 5% and lower CO2 emissions of 329g/km and combined fuel economy of 20mpg.
