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Speed (Gen 1)
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Speed (Gen 1)

1st gen · 2003–2008AWDSpecial edition

The most powerful production Bentley of its day and the first to exceed 200 mph, raising the W12 to 610 PS. It added a lowered ride height and uprated chassis over the standard GT.

602 hpPower
4.5 s0-100 km/h
326 km/hTop Speed
2003-2008Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine6.0L twin-turbo W12
Displacement6.0 L
Cylinders12
FuelPetrol
Transmission6-speed Automatic
DrivetrainAWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power602 hp
Torque750 Nm
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed326 km/h
Weight2350 kg
Fuel tank90 L
Dimensions & body
Height · 1405 mm
Length · 4850 mm
Wheelbase · 2851 mm
Width1966 mm
Doors2
Seats4

STORY

The Continental GT, launched in 2003, was the first all-new Bentley of the Volkswagen era and transformed the company's fortunes with far higher volumes. It introduced a twin-turbo 6.0-litre W12 and all-wheel drive in a modern grand tourer. Successive generations have added V8 and hybrid powertrains while retaining the W12 as the flagship.

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