The new Bentley Continental GT Pace is now in Malaysia. Crewe describes the most up-to-date version of the Speed – which is the performance flagship variation of the Continental GT family members – as the most dynamic street automobile in its 101-year history.
Now, the new Continental GT Pace may perhaps be the most able, effectiveness-focused automobile at any time from the marque, but in typical Bentley style, which is reached with no compromise to comfort or luxurious. As reviewed in our Symphony of Velocity encounter, this beguiling blend of characteristics is distinctive in the industry these days.
Also unique is Bentley’s iconic 6. litre twin-turbo W12 engine, which will make 659 PS and 900 Nm of torque from 1,500 to 5,000 rpm in the Speed. All that twist propels you from to 100 km/h in a sleek 3.6 seconds, and if you have plenty of highway, this grand tourer is able of 335 km/h. Compared to the prior-era Velocity, today’s W12 helps make 17 PS and 60 Nm more. By the way, this is the ultimate contact for the W12 in a transforming entire world, so if you want a memento…
When the aged Speed arrived with a torque converter computerized transmission, the Mk3 GT has replaced that with a ZF 8-pace twin-clutch gearbox, with retuned software package for the Pace that permits it to change 2 times as rapid in Activity method, although also holding onto gears for extended and downshifting more quickly to preserve the W12 in its electric power band. The Pace also boasts “greater exhaust character” in the course of get started-up and when downshifting.
All-wheel steering, initially observed on the Traveling Spur, can make an visual appeal listed here. In the limo, AWS – which turns the rear wheels in the opposite route to the front wheels in minimal to medium speeds, and in the similar course as the fronts at substantial speeds – will work to lower turning circle and enrich large-speed balance. Right here, the procedure is substantially a lot more active in the car’s handling character, Bentley states.
For the first time in a Bentley, an digital rear differential supplies enhanced lateral grip, improved stability, and enhanced on-throttle adjustability. The traction handle and torque distribution of the Lively AWD has been recalibrated in all modes to give a distinctive character from the frequent Continental GT, Crewe claims. Sport mode has been calibrated with a much more rear-biased torque-break up in all driving situations.
Also on are Bentley’s three-chamber energetic air suspension with adaptive damping, and Bentley Dynamic Journey. The latter is a 48V lively anti-roll manage procedure that attributes electric motors in every single anti-roll bar to resist lean. In their firmest location, the motors can supply 1,300 Nm in .3 secs to counteract cornering forces and hold the system degree. All these blend for a “level of agility contrary to any other Bentley road car”.
Also, the Speed’s ESC can be switched off, but before you do just about anything silly, remember than you require to handle 900 Nm of torque in a big auto that weighs just about 2.3 tonnes.
That is simply because the Velocity is not a light-weight unique, but the grandest of grand tourers equipped with just about every achievable luxurious (and then some, like the three-floor revolving central display screen/triple analogue gauges/digital detox blank wooden panel) and opulently protected with hides and veneers.
A Bentley is really customisable to your choices, but let us communicate about this certain device specified by Bentley Kuala Lumpur. Quite modern day in its Cambrian Gray paint, a variation of the “Nardo Grey” trend that Audi begun some time again. This is a Velocity, so of course there’s no chrome – alternatively, the gray is contrasted with the gloss black trim of the typical Blackline Specification. The 22-inch Velocity wheels are also in black listed here.
In essence, the only bits that are not in gray or black listed here are the Traveling B badges at both finishes, the Bentley script on the boot, and all those large brake calipers, painted in bright red. The tail lamps way too, of training course. Oh, and there are very little Pace badges on the entrance wings.
It is uncomplicated to pass up, but verify out the carbon fibre entrance splitter, facet sills, rear diffuser and rear lip spoiler of the optional Styling Specification pack. Authentic CF (of course!), gloss concluded and with Bentley logos embedded in the facet sills. Park very carefully. Total, it’s a pretty youthful look for a Bentley – like what you see? As for myself, I like a minimal bit of chrome, especially on a Bentley.
By the way, if you are wanting to know how to tell a W12 Velocity from say, a V8 with Blackline and Styling packs look for the oval exhaust suggestions (W12 only, quad tips for the V8) and a ’12’ just guiding the front wheels, denoting the amount of cylinders beneath the hood.
The sporty theme is evidently manifested by the cabin also, which is in Incredibly hot Spur and Beluga – red on black, in essence. Crimson leather-based is the distinction, and it can be identified on the steering spoke, gear lever, alongside the centre console and doorways, moreover all the stitching and piping. My favourite pink element is the continual line on the major of the sprint and doors, which envelops the cabin.
The wood veneer below is completed in piano black, with a Pace badge on the passenger side. ‘Speed’ is also embroidered on all 4 headrests. The Naim audio system on this car is a 2,200W, 18-speaker major selection that sits previously mentioned the regular 650W and mid 1,500W Bang & Olufsen methods.
Bentley is well known for its diamond quilt, and that ‘diamond in diamond’ sample can be uncovered on the seats and doorway playing cards. To conclusion, here’s a did you know. Hand-picked from herds that graze high previously mentioned sea degree in Northern Europe, all leather-based hides used to upholster the Continental GT are by natural means free of charge of the insect bites that could in any other case leave blemishes in the leather. Easy cows, now we know.
If you require to request how much… Properly, you nonetheless require a figure to publish on the cheque, so the built-in-England Continental GT Velocity starts from RM1.135 million. But before you get off your seat, that’s in advance of taxes. And choices – this case in point has approximately RM300k worthy of of additional kit.
GALLERY: Bentley Continental GT Pace in Cambrian Grey