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Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible - Effortless performance

Source: AutoMotoTV (Glomex)

The new Continental GT Speed Convertible combines top performance with elegance and luxury. It draws its power from a modified version of Bentley's imposing W12 TSI engine, which delivers an outstanding 659 hp - an increase of 24 hp - and an impressive 900 Nm of torque. This powerplant enables acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 335 km/h. Hand-built in Crewe, the 6.0-liter engine is the most advanced twelve-cylinder in the world. The engine and transmission have been specially recalibrated to match the Speed's powerful performance capabilities. This new calibration is most noticeable in SPORT mode, where the twin-turbocharged W12 is tuned to keep the engine in the powerband longer by shifting up later or down earlier. This results in a responsiveness that is more nippy in response to the driver's demands. The eight-speed dual-clutch transmission shifts twice as fast in SPORT mode as in the standard W12 model - extremely fitting for a vehicle that takes its place at the top of the Continental GT family in terms of performance. This is coupled with a more charismatic engine sound on start-up and downshifts.

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