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I am considering buying one. But should I go for Continental GT with W12 engine or Continental GT V8 S? On paper GT V8 S looks somehow better? Regards, Kari

....go for the V8 unless you can stretch to the Continental Supersports which is a flying machine!!! Best, John. ...  

Just a GT for family travels. Best Kari

I don't think there is a huge difference in performance anyway ... as the V8 already has 500 hp and 660 Nm. I remember trying the heavier first gen W12 with 560 hp and 650 Nm ... and already found it to be very rapid Filip

has 528 hp and 680 nm. Probably that would be enough for easy driving of an Old Man. Best Kari

... unfortunately I have no experience in driving them but I did read up them. V8 is the sensible choice since it is lighter (not by much, 25kg), more fuel efficient, has a better engine sound (according to different car magazines), more agile to drive an... 

I will meet in the morning the owner of Bentley's importer and discuss. I am not in anhurry. Best Kari

The delivery was first late 3 months from the promised and then "perhaps 6 more months". So I cancelled the order and bought Cayanne with V8 to pair my 3 years old. Now when the new Cayanne will be introduced, I have pre-ordered that. I will then keep my ... 

Not that it was any of my business but I just wondered what happened to the 3.5 T SUV

That Bentley's weight is like 3.500 kg no?

but the new model should be much closer to two tons. Best, Kari

Gross weight is 3.250 kg. Heavy sob. Although it does come with a tourbillon ☺️ ...  

A friend who has one said: "size of a house and a luggage compartment size of a briefcase". Best, Kari

Buy the V8S since your priority is moving the family around in comfort rather than outright performance. I will say this though - the car is beautifully finished but it is not very focused compared to a Ferrari or Aston Martin but it has a smoother ride t... 

In other words: I am not looking a similar car but a 4x4 which can take the family in a comfortable way from A to B. Best, Kari

Arie's suggestion of the Bentley Bentayga will suit your needs best.

As a family "all around" car Cayanne is much better. Best, Kari

But I believe Bentley is in a different league compared to Porsche. It is like saying the Toyota Land Cruiser is better all round car than the Cayenne which it arguably is How about a Rolls Royce Ghost?

and Bentley & Ferrari are the upper limit. Best Kari

You are being too modest. If the management of Bentley and Ferrari could hear you, they would be quite disappointed Notice I said the Rolls Royce Ghost rather than the Wraith or Phantom. For a man who wear platinum Pateks, the Rolls Royce Ghost would be t... 

but a platinum PP can be low profile. If I will buy one day a Patek with more than a small diamond between the lugs, then I am mature for anRolls Royce. Best Kari

You said it yourself, you have other cars for sportiness. The V8 does everything the V12 does with added benefit of fuel economy, meaning less stops on long trips.

But the incremental power increase will barely be felt, if at all. But it will be easier and cheaper to service as the general engine is shared among VW brands.

Did you try the new Panamera? Its the more modern car + will be the underpinning of the next Conti to come pretty soon? Any reason not to be loyal to your family of cars? Just my 2cts, C.

I'm sure their CEO will make the same argument tomorrow. However, I'm not a big fan of Panamera and I have 2 x Cayanne plus 911. I just want something new. Best, Kari

It looks much better than the Panamera, IMO, and it gives you more space, more cargo space and same sportiness. I absolutely love it.

I actually really dislike the 'regular' Panamera. But the Sport Turismo is much better looking. And besides, wagons, especially fast ones, are cool.

I love 911 but other models of Porsche (Panamera, Cayanne, Macan) are today what BMW was yesterday. Porsche is growing too big and common. Best, Kari

I understand your thoughts and wish to have something special. I just think that Cayenne-like weight is out of date for a two door GT.

I spoke this morning with the CEO of Bentley's importer. He said: "without any questions V8 S". He noted that the driving characteristics are much better with V8 because of the lighter engined and that engine is much more modern than the old W12. Best, Ka... 

When will the Conti replacement come? With the cool design study and the former Porsche Engineers at Bentley, it should be a new level.

"the new V8 will be extreamly civilized". Best Kari

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The W12 engine does not have the rumble of the V8. After driving the W12 for several years I test drove the V8 and could not convince myself to buy it, I just really liked the smooth silky W12. Now that I drive a California T I would be more likely to con... 

Hr, I'm considering as one alternative to change that to GTC4 Lusso T as I need a bit more space. Best, Kari

Definitely get the V8S. I have extensive experience with both vehicles, the W12 engined models have a much more traditional suspension whereas the V8S has a supple and yet sporty suspension. Power difference is negligible as far as my application in conge... 

Best G. ...