Highlights
- High performance 600bhp Speed model
- Desirable facelift car with 2008MY improvements
- Smart black on black colour scheme
- MOT to November 2025 with no advisories
- Well maintained car with good service history
The Appeal
They called it Speed and they meant it. The name wasn’t new - it previously graced the firm’s pre-war racers - but it defined the new high performance version of Bentley’s illustrious Continental GT.
The Speed arrived along with a host of improvements applied to the 2008 model year cars. They were lighter with improved steering and brakes. But the Speed went a big step further. Alongside a power hike to 600bhp - from 550bhp - these rarified cars got sharpened steering, firmer suspension and were lowered. There were also some detail cosmetic tweaks, most notably multi-spoke 20in alloys shod with specially made Pirelli tyres.
This Speed leans into the car’s understated style with its black-on-black colour scheme. There are some great details like the machine finish aluminium dashboard and quilted leather seats with red stitching and embossed headrests.
It is in very good condition and has reportedly been well maintained throughout its life. That impression is reinforced by the long MOT to November 2025 which contains no advisories.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 17th December 2007
- Benefits from 2008 model year improvements
- Speed model with uprated suspension, steering and power
- Seven registered keepers
- Current keeper since November 2022
- Vendor reports car has full service history
- Car will be sold with registration EU57AKO
- The private plate shown in photos is not included
- MOT to 13th November 2025 with no advisories
- 75,723 miles showing on MOT test and showing 75,740 miles in photos
The Condition
- Black metallic paintwork in good condition across car
- Due to age and mileage there are some light marks and stone chips to note
- Bodywork presents well with no reported accident damage
- Underside in good condition with no structural advisories on current MOT
- Speed specification car including 20in multi-spoke alloy wheels
- Wheels present well but show some kerbing to edges and sides in photos
- Fitted with correct Pirelli P-Zero tyres which were developed for the Speed
- Exterior fittings including front grilles, lights, badges and glasswork are well kept
- Black leather interior in very good condition with only light ageing
- Black quilted leather seats with red stitching and red embossed headrests
- Machine-turned aluminium dashboard trim is attractive and well kept
- Switchgear presents well and is understood to be fully functional
- High specification includes multi-function electric seats and factory navigation
- No warning lights on dashboard
The Mechanics
- 5,998cc W12 twin-turbo engine
- Speed specification engine with 600bhp
- Speed uprated suspension and steering
- Lowered suspension to Speed specification
- 6spd automatic gearbox with sequential shift options
- Well maintained car according to seller
- No reported running or driving issues
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT test
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