2011 Bentley Continental GT Photos

Bentley improving W12 to justify over V8 Continental

All things being equal, we'd generally rather have more cylinders than fewer. But Bentley upset that particular applecart with the latest Continental GT. Not only is the 500-horsepower V8 version less expensive than the 567-hp W12, it also boasts better handling (thanks to less weight in the nose) and better fuel economy, too – all with a scant 67 less horsepower. So why would anyone want the twelve-cylinder version? That's a good question, and one which Bentley is apparently not afraid to ask itself. Some customers will likely opt for the W12 for snobbery's sake or because their... Read More