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Any experience on Bentley Continental?
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
I'd....
....go for the V8 unless you can stretch to the Continental Supersports which is a flying machine!!! Best, John.
I do not need a super car - there are other brands
Just a GT for family travels.
Best
Kari
Probably the V8 is the right choice.
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
I remember trying the heavier first gen W12 with 560 hp and 650 Nm ... and already found it to be very rapid
Filip
GT V8 S
has 528 hp and 680 nm. Probably that would be enough for easy driving of an Old Man.
Best
Kari
I love the Continental GT, it is a beautiful car...
... 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 and it is cheaper to buy and to run. It shares the twin turbo V8 engine in various guise with the Audi S6, RS6, S7, RS7, A8 (V8) and the S8. The older W12 is definitely a more special and powerful engine only sharing it with the A8 (W12) and in the old days, the VW's flagship Pheaton.
Speaking of VW Pheaton, the 2nd generation Bentley Continental that is currently available still uses VW's D1 platform. First used in 2002 in the VW Pheaton. In short, it is rather ancient. However, in 2018 Bentley will launch it's next (3rd) generation Bentley Continental which will share 2016 Porache Panamera's MSB platform. The W12 engine will carry over to the new car and some rumours suggest the new continental will use Porsche's 4.0 V8 as well or they can continue to use the Audi's 4.0 V8, I don't know. If you are not in a rush, may be the next generation Bentley Continental GT will be worth the wait.
note- I wrote everything on top of my head. If I got any facts wrong, feel free to correct me=)
Thanks for great info!
I will meet in the morning the owner of Bentley's importer and discuss. I am not in anhurry.
Best
Kari
I ordered it and paid the deposit.
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 V8 Cayanne as farm car and sell the older one.
Conclusion: a more conventional Bentley is needed.
Best, Kari
Aha
Not that it was any of my business but I just wondered what happened to the 3.5 T SUV
The weight of V8 S is 2,295 kg
but the new model should be much closer to two tons.
Best, Kari
I meant the Bentayga
Gross weight is 3.250 kg. Heavy sob. Although it does come with a tourbillon ☺️
True, Bentayga is really heavy.
A friend who has one said: "size of a house and a luggage compartment size of a briefcase".
Best, Kari
Hi 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 than either. When I say focused, I mean if you point it in one direction, it will not prove as focused as the other two makes but the Bentley is a GT so the emphasis is different.
I have a Ferrari and I will also keep one.
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
Just had a look. Bentayga is big like a house but the luggage compartment is like a wallet.
As a family "all around" car Cayanne is much better.
Best, Kari
True
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?
How about a Rolls Royce Ghost?
Rolls Royce is too fancy for me. I am a simple man
and Bentley & Ferrari are the upper limit.
Best
Kari
Not possible 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 the perfect companion!
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 the perfect companion!
There are no low profile RR
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
V8. No doubt in my mind.
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.
Of course.
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.
Go modern
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.
Just my 2cts,
C.
The importer of Bentley is also the importer of Porsche.
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
How about the Panamera Sport Turismo?
It looks much better than the Panamera, IMO, and it gives you more space, more cargo space and same sportiness. I absolutely love it.