2008 Bentley Continental GT/GTC: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

The 2008 Bentley Continental GT coupe, new-for-'08 GT Speed coupe, and GTC soft-top convertible are this British car maker's "entry-level" offerings. These high-end cruisers share a basic design with the brand's Flying Spur sedan. Continentals have a 6.0-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder engine; it makes 552 hp in the GT and GTC, and 600 hp in the GT Speed, which also gets a sport suspension. All models come with all-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic transmission with steering-column-mounted shift paddles. Available safety features include ABS, an antiskid system, curtain side airbags, front side airbags, and rear side airbags. Bi-xenon headlights are standard, as are satellite radio, wireless cell-phone link, heated front seats with memory, and rear climate controls. Optional are carbon ceramic brakes, lumbar massage for front seats, heated steering wheel, power opening and closing trunklid, rearview camera, and adaptive cruise control. This evaluation is based on preview test drives.