2009 Bentley Continental GT Speed Coupe 2-Door 6.0L

Detailed item info Model OverviewWhen it was introduced in 2003. the Continental GT served as a renaissance car for Bentley and returned the legendary British carmaker to a position of cultural and social status it had not enjoyed for more than 70 years. These days. Bentley is very much alive and well. and the GT continues to be a flagship worthy of the marque. For 2009. Bentley offers the car in three flavors--the Continental GT coupe. Continental GTC convertible. and Continental GT Speed. As expected of a luxury supercar. the GT. GTC and GT Speed are all are powered by a twin-turbocharged 6. 0L W12 engine. but while the GT and GTC put out 552 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque (at just 1. 00 rpm). the Speed takes things further and delivers 600 horsepower and 553 lb-ft. Performance is stunning; each achieves 60 mph in under 5 seconds. with the GT Speed reaching the mark in just 4. 3 seconds. All utilize a 6-speed automatic transmission. as well as air suspension and an advanced all-wheel drive system with traction and stability control. The GT and GTC ride on 19-inch wheels. while 20-inch alloys hold the tires on the Speed. Interiors feature premium leather in one of 17 colors. Burr Walnut veneer. a DVD navigation and infotainment system. Sirius satellite radio. Bluetooth connectivity. 6-disc CD changer. and column-mounted paddle shifters. The Speed comes with diamond-quilted seating surfaces and doors. with the Bentley emblem embroidered into the seats. It is also set apart by drilled alloy pedals. a sport gear lever. and a three-spoke sport steering wheel. The GTC incorporates a premium fabric power top in one of five colors with a glass rear window. Options on the GT and GTC include a rear view camera. front seat lumbar massage. carbon-ceramic brakes. special interior veneer inserts. a multitude of alloy wheels. and a choice of 3-spoke sport steering wheels. An audiophile Naim stereo system featuring an 1100-watt amplifier and 13 speakers is optional for 2009. as is a adaptive cruise control system. Additionally. through Bentley's in-house troupe of craftsmen--Mulliner--all Continentals can be customized in nearly any way to suit any and all tastes.