The Bentley Continental GT V8 coupe and GT V8 Convertible are equipped with a four-liter V8 with two turbochargers and a function to deactivate half of the cylinders under low loads. The engine output is 550 hp and 770 Nm. The unit is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in exactly four seconds. The convertible takes 4.1 seconds. The top speed is the same — 318 km/h.
Both models come with 20-inch alloy wheels. Among the options are nine more variants up to 22 inches. The convertible roof, which folds in 19 seconds, can be finished in seven different colors, including one imitating traditional British tweed. Additionally, the open version features a neck heating function, heated seats, steering wheel, and armrests.
Additionally, versions with the V8 badge are equipped with matrix LED headlights, a Bentley Audio sound system with 10 speakers, a digital instrument cluster, a multimedia system with a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, variable-ratio steering, Bentley Drive Dynamics drive mode selector, and electronically controlled dampers.
