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2013 Bentley Continental GT V8

The Entry Entry-Level Bentley I have a friend who once told me that he would never buy the cheapest version of anything. I pressed him about cars and figured he was backed into a corner when I mentioned Bentley. With only the Continental series of cars – GT coupe, GTC convertible, Flying Spur four-door – and Mulsanne sedan on offer, surely this friend of mine would go for something like the Continental GT coupe over the larger, much more expensive Mulsanne. While their base prices are separated by over $100,000, the Continental GT's starting price of $212,600 should still ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Power:
500 HP / 487 LB-FT
Transmission:
8-Speed Auto
MSRP:
$215,880 (as tested)
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