Is the Bentley Continental GT a good car?
Is the Bentley Continental GT a good car?
The price for this car was significantly less than the Continental R and this made it a more affordable car available to new customers. It shares a platform with the Volkswagen Phaeton. The Continental GT has transformed the company into a major global brand.
How much does maintenance cost on a Bentley GT?
Today’s GT asks for the same kind of maintenance, and the cost of this job is about $5k most places, at current prices. This is actually less than the comparable job on earlier series cars, and yet owners express surprise when we report the need.
When did the Bentley Continental your come out?
It was the first car released by Bentley under Volkswagen AG-management after their acquisition of the company in 1998, and the first ever Bentley to employ “mass production” manufacturing techniques. The price for this car was significantly less than the Continental R and this made it a more affordable car available to new customers.
What makes a Bentley Continental different from a Mercedes?
When people complain about that I point them to the same costs on an S-Class Mercedes, or the even higher costs to do struts and springs on the previous generation of Bentley Continental. The same can be said for control arms, ball joints, and other front end components that wear out a lot quicker than many owners would like.
Today’s GT asks for the same kind of maintenance, and the cost of this job is about $5k most places, at current prices. This is actually less than the comparable job on earlier series cars, and yet owners express surprise when we report the need.
Why are Bentley GT Series cars less reliable?
All the Crewe designs are more prone to leakage and generally a lot less reliable. The GT line is less maintenance intensive than any prior product from Crewe. Given that, the only reason these things are of any concern is related to the success of the cars. Most older Crewe-era Bentley were sold to repeat buyers who know what to expect.
When people complain about that I point them to the same costs on an S-Class Mercedes, or the even higher costs to do struts and springs on the previous generation of Bentley Continental. The same can be said for control arms, ball joints, and other front end components that wear out a lot quicker than many owners would like.
Is there a service schedule for a Bentley?
There is one major truth about ownership: whether in St. Tropez, Santa Monica or Port Saint Lucie, your Bentley Motorcar will eventually require service to achieve the most enjoyment and driving pleasure from it. Bentley has compiled a service schedule for the proper care and maintenance of its vehicles.
What is the top speed of a Bentley Continental GT?
According to Bentley, the Continental GT Speed is the fastest Bentley production car ever, with a top speed of 205 mph. The sprint to 60 mph takes just 4 seconds, according to the automaker. Available only as a coupe, the Continental GT Speed is powered by a 616-hp, twin-turbo 6.0-liter 12-cylinder that makes 590 pounds-feet of torque.
