Expert Reviews from Around the Web
We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 6 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2009 bentley continental gt Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Paired to a six-speed automatic with steering-column-mounted paddle shifters, this massive engine whisks the big Bentley from zero to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds en route to a 12.8-second quarter-mile at 108 mph -- not quite as quick as the CL600, but still good enough to match the Audi R8 supercar. Fuel economy, should anyone care, is EPA estimated at 10 mpg city/17 highway and 13 combined. Safety: The Continental GT comes standard with stability control, antilock brakes and side curtain airbags for front and rear passengers. Interior Design and Special Features: The Bentley Continental GT's cabin... |
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2009 Bentley Continental GTC Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...In addition to the GTC Speed's more powerful engine (torque is up 15% to 553 pound-feet at a whispering 1,750 revolutions per minute), it gets a tighter and lower suspension, more aggressive stability control calibration, a sport steering wheel, aluminum foot pedals and spectacular 20-inch wheels, inside of which are even more spectacular optional carbon-ceramic discs measuring 16.5 inches in the front. These are the biggest brakes available on any production car in the world. These things can practically stop time. The resulting car can feel downright giddy and surreal, as you experience... |
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2009 bentley continental gtc Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Powertrains and Performance: Beneath the all-wheel-drive 2009 Bentley Continental GTC's contoured hood is a 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine with 12 cylinders arranged in the Volkswagen Group's unique W formation. The W12 cranks out 552 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque, the latter of which is available at just 1,600 rpm. Matched to a six-speed automatic with steering-column-mounted paddle shifters, the W12 whisks the gargantuan drop-top Bentley from zero to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds. Fuel economy -- likely not a significant concern for prospective buyers -- is EPA estimated at 10... |
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2009 bentley continental gt speed Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...known as Mulliner Driving Specification that range from dark-tint interior aluminum trim and lamb's-wool carpeting to more exclusive veneers and specialized exterior paint colors. Powertrains and Performance: Underneath the AWD 2009 Bentley Continental GT Speed's hood is a 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine with 12 cylinders arranged in the Volkswagen Group's unique W formation. The GT Speed's W12 churns out 600 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. With the W12 paired to a paddle-shifted six-speed automatic transmission, the GT Speed is capable of reaching 60 mph in a conservatively estimated 4.3... |
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2009 Bentley Continental GTC Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...552-horsepower, twin-turbo 6.0-liter W-12 with 479 pounds-feet of torque Six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode All-wheel drive Auto-leveling/adaptive air suspension Speed-sensitive hydraulic steering Optional ceramic brake discs Optional adaptive cruise control Safety Two pop-up roll bars behind the rear seats deploy in the event of a rollover. Other safety features include: Front seat-mounted side airbags Antilock brakes with brake assist Electronic stability system with traction control Front and rear parking sensors Available front and rear parking cameras Continental GTC... |
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2009 Bentley Continental GT Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...552-hp, twin-turbo 6.0-liter W-12 with 479 pounds-feet of torque Six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode All-wheel drive Auto-leveling/adaptive air suspension Speed-sensitive hydraulic steering Optional ceramic brake discs Optional adaptive cruise control Safety Ventilated disc brakes have Bosch antilock technology with brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution. The standard electronic stability system adds a Sport Traction mode that allows more wheelspin at lower speeds. Side-impact and side curtain airbags Daytime running lights Antilock brakes with traction... |
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Why should I also consider these?
So few two-doors offer the interior space and ultra-lux fittings of the Continental GT, and only one rival comes to mind: the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.
The CL-Class blends a classy, conservative interior design with performance that has the straight-line acceleration, if not the handling, to keep up with top sports car models.
Both feel hefty and poised on the open road, while the Bentley has the exclusivity edge to go with its cut-above cabin.
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