Enhanced power and style for Continental GT Speed
The capabilities of Bentley’s flagship Grand Tourer, the Continental GT Speed are cemented further in 2014 with enhancements to its supercar performance and unrivalled refinement.
Bentley’s iconic 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 engine has been pushed even further, now developing 635 PS (626 bhp / 467 kW) and a record 820 Nm of torque. The new Bentley GT Speed coupe reaches a top speed of 206 mph (331 km/h) – the fastest production Bentley ever – while the revised convertible can reach 203 mph (327 km/h). With its Speed chassis setup of a lowered and stiffened suspension, the most powerful car in the Continental family offers the most high performance and luxurious Grand Touring experience.
The extra dynamic performance of the Continental flagship model is complemented by a more distinctive visual presence. The sharp front splitter, discrete side skirts and elegant rear diffuser are finished to match the exterior paint colour for the first time. The new GT Speed is given a more signature look through the use of a dark tint finish applied to the 21” Speed wheel design, headlamps and tail lamps. The exterior modifications are completed with red-painted brake callipers and a stylish chrome “Speed” badge fitted to the front fenders, while a new signature Speed paint colour of Candy Red is now available.
The visual changes continue inside the cabin of the GT Speed, starting with a completely new colour split reserved exclusively for the Speed models. Starting with a dark monotone interior, accent stripes in a contrasting colour are applied across the doors, rear panels, fascia wings, inner console and gear lever. Matching contrasting stitching is then sewn to various aspects of the cabin, with a new cost option to continue contrast stitching through the diamond quilting of the seats and doors. Speed branding is also sewn to the front and rear headrests, while a subtle yet elegant chrome “Speed” badge adorns the passenger side
fascia panel.
| Bentley Continental GT Speed | |
| Engine | |
| Type | 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 |
| Max Power | 635 PS / 626 bhp / 467 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 820 Nm / 607 lb.ft @ 1700 rpm |
| Transmission | |
| Type | ZF 8-speed automatic with Quickshift, Block Shifting and wheel-mounted paddleshift |
| Driveline | Continuous all-wheel drive (40:60 rear bias) |
| Ratios | 1st : 4.71; 2nd: 3.14; 3rd: 2.1; 4th: 1.67; 5th: 1.29; 6th: 1.00; 7th: 0.839; 8th: 0.667 |
| Final Drive | 2.85 |
| Brakes | |
| Front | 405 mm ventilated discs (optional 420 mm Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled) |
| Rear | 335 mm ventilated discs (optional 356 mm, Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled) |
| Wheels and Tyres | |
| Wheels | 9.5 J x 21” |
| Tyres | 275/35 Z R 21 |
| Steering | |
| Type | Rack & pinion, power assisted, speed-sensitive ZF Servotronic |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.6 turns |
| Turning circle | 11.3 m / 37.1 feet |
| Suspension | |
| Front | Four link double wishbones, computer controlled self-levelling air suspension, with anti-roll bar |
| Rear | Trapezoidal multi-link, computer-controlled self-levelling air suspension, with anti-roll bar |
| Damping | Continuous Damping Control, tuned for dynamic performance |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2746 mm / 108.1 in |
| Overall length | 4806 mm / 189.2 in |
| Width (across body) | 1944 mm / 76.5 in |
| Width (inc. mirrors) | 2227 mm / 87.7 in |
| Overall height | 1394 mm / 54.9 in |
| Fuel tank | 90 litres / 20 gallons / 24 US gallons |
| Boot volume | 358 litres / 12.6 cu. ft |
| Kerb weight (EU) | 2320 kg / 5115 lb |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2750 kg / 6063 lb |
| Performance | |
| Top speed | 206 mph / 331 km/h |
| 0-60 mph | 4.0 secs |
| 0-100 mph | 9.0 secs |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2 secs |
| 0-160 km/h | 9.0 secs |
| Fuel Consumption (EU cycle)* | |
| Urban | 12.7 mpg (22.2 litres/100 km) |
| Extra Urban | 28.0 mpg (10.1 litres/100 km) |
| Combined | 19.5 mpg (14.5 litres/100 km) |
| CO2 emissions | 338 g/km |
| Fuel Consumption (EPA cycle)** | |
| City (US mpg) | 13 |
| Highway (US mpg) | 20 |
| Combined (US mpg) | 15 |
| Emissions Controls | EU 6 and US LEV II |
* Fuel consumption figures are provisional and subject to Type Approval.
** Fuel consumption figures are provisional and subject to EPA certification