Bentley Continental GT V8 S revealed
Hotter, rowdier and ruder V8 Conti confirmed ahead of Frankfurt debut
Optional sports exhaust surely a GTC must-have
Given the Audi RS6produces 560hp and 516lb ft with ostensibly the same engine (Bentley does its own calibration apparently), you have to assume Bentley is protecting the W12 (575hp and 516lb ft) with the outputs of the S.
The chassis modifications are more detailed, although still have to battle against an unchanged 2,295kg kerbweight. The V8 S sits 10mm lower than standard, with spring rates upped by 45 per cent at the front and 33 per cent at the rear.
S fills that tiny gap between V8 and W12
The steering has been changed too, with new software plus changes to the static toe and camber to create 'improved precision and feedback'. On top of this, there's an 'optimised' ESC which allows more slip before intervention and a swifter reapplication of engine torque after an ESC intervention. Whilst this work sounds promising for the dynamics, we can't help but be slightly disappointed the V8 S is still so far over two tonnes. Bring on the roadgoing GT3...
To identify the S from the standard Continental GT V8, a discreet bodykit comprising front splitter, side sills and a rear diffuser is standard. The 20-inch wheels are a unique design for the S, with two signature colours (Monaco Yellow and Kingfisher Blue) on the colour chart.
Standard Conti interior no bad thing
Bentley hasn't yet announced any prices for the V8 S. The standard GT V8 coupe starts at £123,850 and the W12 £135,760. It therefore seems likely the S will remain under £130,000 to reflect its status in the hierarchy firmly below the 12-cylinder car. For the GTC S, a price of just over £140,000 seems likely.
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I recently had the pleasure of bouncing around in one of these at the local Bentley emporium. IMO you would have to be a deliberately churlish, cynical individual to dislike this car. It is put together by people who care here in the UK ( albeit with parts made in Germany) , the build quality and finish is simply lovely, with an interior that is probably one of the nicest of any car, anywhere. And it goes well. There is a lot to like about this car.
Don't knock one unless you've spent a little time in one.
I recently had the pleasure of bouncing around in one of these at the local Bentley emporium. IMO you would have to be a deliberately churlish, cynical individual to dislike this car. It is put together by people who care here in the UK ( albeit with parts made in Germany) , the build quality and finish is simply lovely, with an interior that is probably one of the nicest of any car, anywhere. And it goes well. There is a lot to like about this car.
Don't knock one unless you've spent a little time in one.
Despite having a few things to choose from I love my GTC very much indeed, a perfect car for todays congested roads as it's enjoyable at all speeds.
I recently had the pleasure of bouncing around in one of these at the local Bentley emporium. IMO you would have to be a deliberately churlish, cynical individual to dislike this car. It is put together by people who care here in the UK ( albeit with parts made in Germany) , the build quality and finish is simply lovely, with an interior that is probably one of the nicest of any car, anywhere. And it goes well. There is a lot to like about this car.
Don't knock one unless you've spent a little time in one.
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