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It was as if a light had suddenly pinged the my bentley "> Bentley product design department. " Get stylist Dirk van Braekeleer on the phone. Tell him that Bentleys do not have to be square. " Continental GT coupe was a very bold, marking the first Bentley to be delivered under the direction of the Volkswagen Group. Of course, simple and secure for the company to have done would have been to imitate the style of previous Bentleys in a pastiche of Britishness, as Rohan facilitated their under the table. Fortunately it was not and instead of that, we invited to one of the most technologically advanced cars ever seen. Here is how to find a decent used example.

HISTORY

This bold as a modern title = "sell my Bentley"> should represent Bentley coupe was first presented at the Paris Motor Show in September 2002. Drawing almost universal acclaim, few were prepared for everything a technological marvel-de-force of this model represented. Orders poured in advance and when he appeared for the first time car dealerships in March 2003 was business, to say the least, at a brisk pace. Loved by Premiership footballers and children vulgar city alike, the Conti GT resulted in a special edition 'Diamond Series, and in summer 2006, a GTC convertible model.

The speed of 600bhp model arrived in mid-2007 announced as the first Bentley 200 mph. At the same time, the standard GT models received a series of many revisions up to speed on the model itself. weight saving measures beaten 35kg unladen weight of the vehicle, while the low-friction dampers, ride comfort driven and address was adjusted to give a great feeling. A new exhaust system helped deliver a 3.5% reduction in emissions and economy.

What you get

Here's a Bentley that weighs in cash Porsche, stakes a claim as the most technologically advanced car on sale, and that at the time of launch, was presented as the fastest four-door coupe in the world. Powered by a 6.0-liter double-turbocharged W12 engine good for 555bhp, with four-wheel drive and operated a paddle gearbox, the Continental GT in a virtual world born. Every nut, bolt and washer was designed in accordance with control data model - simulation computer, which then would be the design of tooling to build the car physically.

Some brands Bentley bear - the air vents and chrome the stop target organs, but does not give the impression that this interior is a quaint retro pastiche. while a touch screen LCD display the center console controls the air conditioning, satellite navigation, computer information and entertainment systems, many of the minor controls can be operated without removing hands from the wheel. It is this mixture of old and new that is particularly fascinating. craft techniques have also been updated. For example, panels Wood can be dramatically curved in a way that was impossible before. For the same reason, while leather is still applied in the car with the same hand in hand care is cut from hides using a digitized process that reduces waste and optimizes efficiency.

400 Continental GT Diamond Series cars were manufactured with the exclusive 20 "12-spoke alloy wheels. The Continental GT was already equipped with major brake on any production car, but the series on the diamond are larger. The piston calipers black 8-peep that on purpose between the spokes of the wheel brake 420mm Silicon carbide carbon-drilled front discs and 356 mm version of it in the rear. Inside, the Continental GT Diamond Series is based on the Mulliner Driving Specification package that was developed by Bentley as car body division to provide a sporting dimension added to the standard car. padded leather seats and door frames feature along with the drilled alloy pedals and a sports shifter chrome and leather. The ubiquitous Bentley wood finishes are dark walnut or piano black wood for a more contemporary feel.

WHAT YOU PAY

After GTs first feeding frenzy when it changed hands used in the premium on the price of £ 110,000 huge list, established values and, more recently, have dropped considerably and new attractions such as Aston Martin, Ferrari and Porsche have become the hottest tickets. These days, you will need a mere £ 78,000 to land a continental silver 03 GT. New prices slightly the first £ 112,750 in early 2005 and then to £ 115,000. Insurance for all models is Group 20.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

The Continental GT is a very reliable car. Many of the oily bits have accumulated millions of miles below the skin of Volkswagen Phaeton with little demand and additional supply of loving care that owners of luxury cars Bentley in means that the Continental GT is a solid buy used. Interestingly, one of the few "flaws" that was mentioned is the fact that the paint finishes darker color can do well "through overpolishing swirly!

SPARE PARTS

(Approximately on the basis of a 2005 Continental GT range excluding VAT) of parts for the Continental GT in price wildly. Those that are common to The products and the Volkswagen Phaeton group are not terribly expensive, with a starter motor £ 159 retail. Bentley bits are eye wateringly specific wanted however. A replacement windshield with rain sensor is 1285 pounds, while a light unit is £ 925.

ON THE ROAD

Power is transmitted to the road through a rear-biased four-wheel set which gives the Continental GT a practical advantage when things get slippery. The link between the drive wheels and the engine is in the care of a six-speed automatic transmission built for Bentley by ZF. This can be mobilized via paddles behind the steering wheel If you want, or can be conducted as a conventional automatic transmission. This was a surprisingly controversial feature, with some engineers arguing a car with this pair does not need a gearbox six speeds. Yes, you can lock the Continental GT in third gear and surf languidly along for much of the time, but the profile of their fans finally issued the six relations.

Another first for Bentley was the attention to aerodynamics. A car can accelerate to 60 mph in under five seconds and then to the far side of 190 mph requires sufficient aerodynamic that its owner can be sure that it is dirty side to below. The Continental GT benefits from the experience of the best aerodynamics of the Volkswagen Group. Venturi tunnel in the rear of the car and cooling ducts in the engine compartment witness its work.

GLOBAL

Although some have criticized the Continental GT by rampant meaningless occasion owned by Bentleys of yesteryear, it is difficult to object to the product itself. Incredibly powerful and well screwed together and dynamically excellent, the Continental GT will remembered as a landmark car. Now might be a good time to buy cars used as principles that still feels fresh with an attractive price low.

About the Author

By Andy Enright, Shaun Featherstone is a project manager for a website company called www.dealerbid.co.uk

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