Bentley has just unveiled a unique new model, the Bentley Continental GT, which pays homage to its ancestor, the 1950s Bentley R-Type Continental, to celebrate its 70th anniversary.thousand birthday: in Bentley Continental GT Azure.
The modern model is inspired Continental type R of the period, or rather of the example registered JAS 949 which stands next to it: this is one of the 208 copies The R-Type Continental, a true rarity, which Bentley acquired back in 2001 and has since then carefully stored at its factory in Crewe.
Bentley Continental GT Azure: exclusive livery
Aesthetically, the Bentley Continental GT Azure was hand-painted picture “Old English White”specially reproduced with the color characteristics of the R-Type Continental from the 1950s. This color is emphasized by chrome details such as the front grille, and the 22-inch wheels have a black polished chrome finish, just like the old-fashioned model.
There are also some details specific to this unique product, such as the “Azure” badges on the front fenders or the aluminum sill plates with “1952 – 2022” engraving and an image of the R-Type Continental silhouette. he is 70thousand birthday.
Bentley Continental GT Azure: exquisite interior
On board, the model is also inspired by the atmosphere of the R-Type Continental with upholstery burgundy red leather cricket ball for seats matched to the carpet in the same tone and accented with a trim in Beluga leather.
The interior is decorated with veneer Burr Walnut open pore woodwhich undoubtedly resemble the Continental JAS 949 R-Type models.
Bentley Continental GT Azure: a unique example
If the R-Type Continental was equipped with a 4,566 cc in-line six-cylinder engine.3 developing 153 horsepower, the modern Bentley Continental GT Azure runs from the block V8 TSI twin turbo 3.996 cm3 developing a trifle 550 horsepower, which is transmitted to all-wheel drive through an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox. This cavalry allows it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds, compared to 13.6 seconds for its ancestor!
This is a unique example of the Continental GT Azure will not be sold : it will be retained by Bentley and used as a UK press fleet. British journalists will be able to conduct test drives behind the wheel, as well as the R-Type Continental JAS 949.
Source: Auto Plus
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