A leather-trimmed missile with a speed of 207 mph.
The Bentley Continental GT W12 grand touring coupe is a masterpiece of engineering and attention to detail. The large luxury coupe is a perfect combination of a German-engineered engine and the skillful craftsmanship of Crewe’s highly skilled staff. Bentley Continental GT W12 is an extravagant car that offers its owners luxury, performance and attention to detail. Welt Documentaries allows us to see the process of building one of the most exclusive cars in the world today.
The Bentley Continental GT W12 delivers serious performance thanks to its unique W12 engine. The Continental GT’s twin-turbocharged W12 engine produces 626 horsepower (466kW) & 664 lb/ft (900nm). The engine is coupled to an 8-speed dual clutch automatic transmission that sends power to the all-wheel drive system. The impressive drivetrain can propel the Continental, which weighs in at 5,019lb (227kg), from 0-60 in 3.3 seconds. It also has a top speed exceeding 207 mph.
The performance numbers of the Continental W12 are impressive but the Continental’s hand-built nature is even more impressive. Crewe’s factory houses engineers and mechanics, as well as all the other car manufacturing facilities. Crewe also has master carpenters and leather workers who provide the interior of the Continental. This skilled craftsman assembles the Bentley’s luxury interior by hand, while using clever digital enhancements to achieve a better result.
The Continental GT is a rare machine that world’s most wealthy patrons love because of its combination of spectacular performance and luxurious handcrafted design. A Continental GT is the only car that can offer a unique experience: a car with a wooden dashboard made from hand-crafted wood that you could make from any tree, and the ability to go 207 mph.