The Bentley Continental GT and GTC:
The Bentley Continental GT was introduced to the world at the 2003 Detroit Auto Show. At the time, it was the fastest road-going Bentley in history, with a price tag of near 140,000 Euros. The first one to sell in North America was auctioned by Elton John to benefit AIDS research and relaunch a rejuvenated Bentley brand. In 2006, the GTC convertible rolled into dealerships.
- Specs
- 6-liter W12 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission
- 552 hp, 479 lb-ft of torque
- 0-60 4.6 seconds
- Special editions: Crewe 60th anniversary Diamond Series, limited to 400 examples
The Bentley Continental GT Speed and GTC Speed:
In 2007, the Bentley Continental lineup further expanded to include the souped-up Speed line. Building on the legacy of the "Speed" models of the 1920s, the company created a more powerful Continental GT with better handling, then gave the Speed treatment to the GTC convertible in 2009.
- Specs
- Turbocharged 6-liter W12 engine; 6-speed automatic transmission
- 600 hp, 553 lb-ft of torque
- 0-60 4.3 seconds
- Special editions: None so far
The Bentley Continental Flying Spur and Flying Spur Speed:
The Flying Spur is Bentley's four door, which it introduced in 2005, with an emphasis on luxury and comfort rather than rakish sportiness. Nonetheless, it's got that powerful, massive Bentley engine and smooth ride. In 2009, the Speed edition bumped up the Flying Spur's performance.
- Specs
- 6-liter W12 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission
- 0-60 4.9 seconds; Speed 0-60 4.5 seconds
- Special editions: None so far
The Bentley Continental Supersports:
Topping itself in the speed department, the company unveiled the Bentley Continental Supersports at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. This is the fastest Bentley to date, with a top speed of 204 mph 200 pounds less on its frame than the Continental GT. It's also the first Bentley to be capable of running on biofuels.
- Specs
- 6-liter W12, 6-speed transmission
- 0-60 3.7 seconds
- Special editions: None so far
The Bentley Continental Series 51:
At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Bentley unveiled a limited edition that's all about style: the Series 51. Available for the Bentley GT and GTC models, the Series 51 features a three-tone interior with contrast stitching, piping, and special treadplates. On the outside, the car will have 20-inch "Diamond" wheels and a "51" badge on the fenders. The extra special interior and exterior touches, while not radical, will add a few thou to the Bentley Continental's six-figure price tag.
