Highlights
- Very high specification
- Excellent service and MOT record
- Uprated 600hp Speed model
- Just 38,164 miles
- Overall superb condition
The Appeal
Bentley’s Continental GT is a truly excellent grand tourer, providing powerful, luxury transportation of the kind the marque is renowned for. But, should you require even more oomph and a touch more focus for the corners, then the GT Speed model is where it’s at.
Upping the power to a not inconsiderable 600hp and fitting a number of drivetrain enhancements to improve road-holding and handling, Bentley created what many consider to be the best model in the range.
This example is finished in a handsome and desirable specification, comes with an extensive service record, and genuinely low mileage. Few cars offer the sumptuous fusion of pace and opulence that this car does. If you’re looking to cross continents in effortless elegance and have fun while you’re doing it, then this is the car for you.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in July 2009, bought from Broughtons of Cheltenhem
- Six owners from new
- Current owner since November 2020
- 38,164 miles, verified by service and MOT record
- Kept garaged, covered and on a trickle charger by the current owner
- Excellent MOT history - the car has never failed a test
- Current MOT to May 2023
- Complete with two keys and the original handbooks
- Comprehensive service record, with maintenance carried out by Bentley dealers and specialists
- Private registration in the pictures is being retained – the car will be supplied on RX09DGU
The Interior
- Full leather upholstery in contrasting cream and blue
- Electric windows and door mirrors as well as a powered boot lid
- Multi-zone automatic climate control front and rear
- 10-speaker sound system with Bluetooth connection and 6CD changer
- Hands-free phone connection
- Satellite navigation
- Parking sensors
Throughout the cabin, the cream and navy blue leather upholstery shows in lovely condition, with diamond stitching to the seats and embroidered Bentley logos. The front seats are 14-way electrically adjustable, with three-memory, massage and heating functions.
Complementary deep blue carpet and matched floor mats are fitted and present in very good order, with no damage or staining apparent.
All of the trim and controls look to be in very fine order, with some lovely metal switchgear, a stylish billet gear selector and a Breitling timepiece in the centre console. Meanwhile, burr walnut veneer graces the dashboard and shows in excellent condition, with no delamination, cracking or warping we could see.
The vendor tells us that everything works just as it should, with no faults to report on any of the car’s functions or systems.
The boot is trimmed in smart grey carpet and contains a spacesaver spare wheel as well as the original toolkit. We’re informed that the car also comes with an indoor car cover and trickle charger.
The Exterior
- Sapphire Blue paintwork
- Bi-Xenon headlights
- Automatically activated rear spoiler
That stunning Sapphire Blue paintwork is in excellent condition, with only a couple of minor stone chips to the front. There were no significant blemishes or marks we could see. Similarly, all of the body panels are nice and straight, with no damage or corrosion showing and even, consistent panel gaps.
All of the external trim and brightwork is in very good order, including the correct darker chrome ‘Speed’ front grilles. The light lenses and glass elements are all clear and appear to be free from cracks and chips.
It rides on handsomely styled, 20-inch, alloy wheels which are exclusive to the GT Speed model. They are in very nice condition, with no kerbing or lacquer peel we could discern and a pleasing shine. The wheels are dressed with a matched set of Pirelli P-Zero tyres, fitted in August 2022 and having covered very few miles.
The Mechanics
- 5998cc twin-turbo W12
- Automatic six-speed with paddle-shift
- All wheel drive
- Speed sensitive power-assisted steering
- Self-levelling air suspension
- Traction control and stability management
In the GT Speed, the iconic 5998cc twin-turbo W12 engine is fitted with uprated internals. The result is a huge 600hp and 553lb-ft, a 50hp hike over the standard model. As you may expect, the result is startling, with factory performance figures of 0-62mph in 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 202mph.
Ensuring the handling and comfort are just as you’d expect, the self-levelling air suspension was augmented with upgraded sports suspension, with better dampers and springs offering more feel over the standard GT.
The all-wheel drive system offers true stability and predictable handling, with a ‘Dynamic’ mode for when you want to attack some twisty roads. Meanwhile, the transmission is an automatic six-speed with paddle-shift function, so you can sit back and cruise or take control of the shifts yourself.
It appears that the car is in overall excellent mechanical condition, with an excellent service and MOT record. It was last serviced in May 2022 at 36,808 miles by a Bentley specialist.
The vendor assures us that the vehicle drives perfectly, with no leaks, smoke, untoward noises or other mechanical issues at all.
Summary
Powerful, beautifully specified and immaculately finished, this GT Speed is a very lovely machine and would be the perfect companion on any grand tour. With its fine history and low mileage, you can have real confidence that this Bentley is ready for many more adventures.
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