The Bentley Continental GT has been reborn with improved technology that makes it feel lighter and nimbler than before. Now, since the Volkswagen Group’s ownership of the British brand is old news and we embrace a cross Bentley SUV, the 2022 Continental GT has been rejuvenated never to only get its passengers from one side of Europe to another, but make the process a great deal more fun. After over fifty percent ten years in the making, the third-generation Bentley Continental GT coupe has arrived to defend myself against luxurious exotica such as the Aston Martin DB11, Mercedes-AMG GT and Ferrari 812 Superfast. Its predecessor popularised Bentley and became the marque’s best-selling type of all time.
The vehicle incorporates an exhaust system first introduced on the Bugatti Centodieci in order to further reduce aerodynamic drag. To help reduce drag and aid aerodynamics, the electronically controlled rear wing was removed and was replaced with a long tail incorporating a rear wing with a short cross-section. The entire length of the vehicle was increased by 248.9 mm (9.8 in) and it’s fitted with a laser-controlled ride height system in order to reduce drag. Mechanically, the engine was modified to generate 1,177 kW (1,578 hp; 1,600 PS) of power output with no changes to the gearbox and all-wheel-drive system. A complete roll cage was added for safety reasons, and the passenger seat was removed to make method for data recording equipment used to validate the record run. The vehicle was developed under Bugatti head exterior designer Frank Heyl in collaboration with Italian automobile engineering firm Dallara and tyre manufacturer Michelin within the course of six months.
Throughout the show, Bugatti also mentioned that during the run, the automobile accelerated from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 2.4 seconds, 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph) in 6.1 seconds, 0–300 km/h (0–186 mph) in 13.1 seconds, and 0–400 km/h (0–248.5 mph) in 32.6 seconds, which altogether, also makes the Chiron faster than its predecessor, the Veyron. Bugatti also added an additional livery to the Chiron on display to verify that it was the exact same car that broke the 0–400–0 km/h record.
A Bentley certainly takes a lot longer to construct because many elements of its interior are hand-finished and fitted to the car. As an example, the wooden inlays alone take around nine hours to fit. Bentley is a area of the Volkswagen Group, so it’s safe to express you should expect among its cars to be much more reliable when compared to a VW or Audi, brands that finished 19th and 21st respectively inside our 2020 Driver Power owner satisfaction survey.
The tachometer comes with an additional 200 rpm, increasing the redline to 6,900 rpm. The wheels have special spokes called “aero blades” which are designed to channel turbulent air close to the wheel down the side of the car to the trunk diffuser. Bugatti introduced the Chiron Pur Sport, a handling-focused model which will be limited by 60 units. The Pur Sport is 50 kg (110 lb) lighter compared to the standard Chiron because of lightweight 3D printed titanium exhaust, a fixed rear spoiler and extensive use of Alcantara, anodized aluminium and titanium on the interior. 80 percent of the transmission has been revised for a 15 percent closer gear-ratio spread benefiting the power band. The tyres are Michelin Sport Cup 2R increasing lateral grip by 10 percent, and were co-developed with Michelin. Production of the Pur Sport is expected to begin in late 2020. To improve handling, the springs were made 65 percent stiffer at the front end and 33 percent at the rear, aided by revised damper tuning and wheel camber alongside additional front and rear carbon-fibre anti-roll bars and a new Sport+ drive mode.
Bentley interiors have long been among the best possible in the world, nevertheless now the latest chassis and infotainment technology has been added to the mix, the Continental GT has become arguably the most effective all-round grand tourer on sale. As always, each customer can also be able to specify their GT to be completely unique, from the shade of the leather to the wooden veneer and optional audio systems. The Continental’s occupants have plenty to take pleasure from inside, from the delightful leather massaging seats to the brand new 12.3-inch infotainment display which can be hidden at the press of an option when Bentley’s rotating display is chosen being an option.
Not only could be the Continental GT 100% new, it shares its underpinnings with the Porsche Panamera, and Bentley engineers were embedded with Porsche during its inception to make certain they’d end up with exactly the toolkit they’d need to produce the ultimate two-door Bentley. It isn’t any longer than before however the wheels have now been teased out to each corner for a far more athletic stance, while forming the panels at 500 degrees Celsius has resulted in sharp edges and creases that add muscle to the general design. While it’s immediately recognisable, new proportions and taut lines provide the bodywork a great deal more purpose this time around around.