Imagine stepping into a car where every detail, no matter how small, is given a vast amount of care and attention; where everything must be perfect or a replacement part is used. Such is the Bentley Continental GT. This car and its convertible twin the GTC make up two of the most successful vehicles to emerge from Bentley. 
This company was founded by Walter Owen Bentley in 1919. During World War I, he built airplane engines. In 1998, Volkswagen bought Bentley. The Continental GT was first produced in 2003 and the convertible version, the GTC, in 2005 and 2006. 
Continental GT Speed
As if the Bentley Continental GT was not good enough by itself, Bentley has announced that it will be making the Continental GT Speed. This Bentley will be a record-breaker for the company: it is the most powerful Bentley to date, and it is the first to hit the 200 mp/h mark.
The GT Speed has the same twin-turbocharged W-12, but the horsepower is upped to 600. The only downside to the GT Speed is that it is currently only scheduled to be produced for the 2008 model year, although it can be ordered in August 2007. 
Performance
This company was founded by Walter Owen Bentley in 1919. During World War I, he built airplane engines. In 1998, Volkswagen bought Bentley. The Continental GT was first produced in 2003 and the convertible version, the GTC, in 2005 and 2006. Continental GT SpeedAs if the Bentley Continental GT was not good enough by itself, Bentley has announced that it will be making the Continental GT Speed. This Bentley will be a record-breaker for the company: it is the most powerful Bentley to date, and it is the first to hit the 200 mp/h mark.
The GT Speed has the same twin-turbocharged W-12, but the horsepower is upped to 600. The only downside to the GT Speed is that it is currently only scheduled to be produced for the 2008 model year, although it can be ordered in August 2007. PerformanceAcceleration (GT): 0-60 mp/h (0-100 km/h) in 4.7 sec.
Acceleration (GT Speed): 0-60 mp/h (0-100 km/h) in 4.3 sec.
Top speed (GT): 198 mp/h (318km/h)
Top speed (GT Speed): 202 mp/h (326 km/h)
Engine
Engine
Type: twin-turbocharged W-12
Power (GT): 552 hp at 6,100 rpm
Power (GT Speed): 600 hp at 6,000 rpm
Displacement: 5998cc
Price
Price
Base (GT): $149,990 to $170,000 (£75,909 to £86,037; €111,682 to €126,582)
Base (GT Speed): unknown but expected to be about $200,000 (£98,460; €144,940)
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