Jack Barclay lights up Mayfair for the launch of the new Bentley Continental GT
Jack Barclay showed off the new Continental GT to an audience of Bentley owners and fans in Mayfair last week. Supported by Bentley Motors’ styling team who were on hand to present the car in detail, the event allowed guests the early opportunity to see the hugely successful Continental GT’s successor in the flesh for the fist time.
For Crewe’s design and engineering teams, the new Continental GT coupe is an opportunity to set a bold and exciting direction for one of Bentley’s most revered names – the Continental. The seminal and highly successful Continental GT introduced in 2003 represented the first step in Bentley’s renaissance and defined a whole new market segment. It was a luxury GT offering excellent usability that remained true to the Bentley grand touring spirit. Now the new Continental GT 4-seat coupe builds on the success of its iconic predecessor, capturing that GT spirit but with even higher standards of design, engineering, luxury, craftsmanship, dynamic performance, everyday practicality and refinement.
A beautifully sculptured new body gives the GT coupe an even crisper, more defined appearance. The contemporary interior offers new levels of cabin design, comfort and hand-crafted luxury. The seats, for example, provide even greater support and rear leg-room; a sweeping dashboard even more style and modernity. The new touchscreen infotainment system features state-of-the-art navigation, Google Maps and entertainment while the latest Balanced Mode Radiator speaker technology and Dirac Dimensions™ digital sound processing deliver enhanced audio quality.
Bentley’s acclaimed 6-litre, 12-cylinder, twin-turbocharged powertrain now has a raised power output of 575PS (567bhp/423kW) and 700Nm (516lb ft) of torque and this is mated to a new Quickshift transmission which enables double downshifts. Thanks to advanced FlexFuel technology it can also run on both standard unleaded petrol (gasoline) and sustainable bio-ethanol (up to E85) or any mix of the two.
Taking place in the world famous Berkeley Square showroom, the launch also showcased a glittering array of partner brands adding to the sense of occasion and creating a real night of luxury. This year’s luxury brands included Zai Ski, The Hideaways Club, Watches of Switzerland, Damiani Jewellery, Princess Yachts, The Romanos resort , Vertu luxury phones, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, FMS publishing, U-Boat Worx Submarines, House of Worth fashion and Eminent Wines.
Further details of the new Continental GT can be found here or alternatively visit the Jack Barclay showroom between the 13th December 2010 and 3rd January 2011 to see the car in the flesh. Call the showroom today to arrange a viewing – 020 7078 1971.
