Introduction To 2005 Bentley Continental GT

The Bentley Continental GT is the best Bentley ever made, beside this it is counted among the best ultraluxury coupes in market.
The distinct external styling and exceptional interiors this is a one outstanding coupe.
The interiors come with plenty of metal accents, generous use of leather in the cabin and highclass interior layout and controls.

Although the interiors still retain the old classic theme but it is true modern coupe. It is powered by a 552 Hp W12 ( an engine with cylinders laid out in W configuration and having 12 cylinders) engine supplying non exhausting power to all the wheels. The coupe is offered only in automatic transmission which might be a negative feature, however the 6 speed automatic transmission comes with paddle shifters just in front of steering wheel. The chassis is supported by double wishbone suspension in the front and multilink suspension in the rear. The ride comfort is further enhanced by the use of air springs with adjustable electronic dampers, this allows the driver to select amongst different modes for extreme ride comfort and superb handling. In a nutshell the Bentley Continental GT has set new standards of luxury and a must own.

2005 Bentley Continental GT Interiors

Th interiors are very well sorted out. The cabin is very spacious and accomodative. The quietness is maintained at a high degree though some mild wind rushes can be heard at cruising speeds. At the first sight the controls seem to be very complex yet they are very simple and easy to understand. A similar system like the BMW's iDrive system is used in Bentley Continental Gt, however it is'nt as complex as the iDrive system. The various functions can be accessed from a large dial that comes with multiple buttons for quick and easy access to the function, each function's status is also displayed on a LCD. The seats are very supremely comfortable with 14 way power heated front seats with lumbar adjustment.The tilt leather wrapped steering wheel also feels very good. The cargo room is surprisingly quite large.
2005 Bentley Continental GT Standard Features
Multi-zone auto climate control-inc: separate driver/front passenger controls & rear seat controls, Power door locks, Power front bucket seats-inc: 14-way adjustment, pwr lumbar support, lumbar massage, adjustable heating, Pwr windows, Rear bucket seats w/fold-down center armrest, 4-position memory facility-inc: driver seat, exterior mirrors, steering wheel AM/FM stereo system-inc: 6-disc CD changer, (12) speakers, 300W digital 12-channel amp, Cruise control, Front/rear parking distance sensors, leather seating upholstery & interior trim, Garage door opener, Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel w/audio & cruise controls, Remote keyless entry & ignition, Satellite navigation and Tire pressure monitoring system.

2005 Bentley Continental GT Engine Specifications

Number Of Cylinders : 12
Size Of Engine : 6.0 L
Engine Type : W12
HorsePower : 552 hp
Torque : 479 ft-lbs
Drive Type : AWD

2005 Bentley Continental GT Handling And Drivetrain

The 2005 Bentley Continetal GT is powered by 6.0 L twin turbo W12 engine. The only transmission available is a six speed automatic transmission with paddle shifting function. Despite its huge size and weight it runs with ease of a much smaller car. Whether it be corners or the streets or the highways traffic it passes them all with a very smooth show. The car absorbs bumps very well, on the rough surfaces it is still as smooth as on the road, all this is possible because of the air suspension. The car's aerodynamics are further boosted by used of a rear spoiler, for speed hungries the car's height can be adjusted too for high speed stability.

2005 Bentley Continental GT Braking And Safety Specifications

Braking is very good with short stops. The pedals give great feedback. The safety specifications include 4 wheel antilock disc brakes, Electronic brake force distribution, Electronic brake w/move-off assistElectronic differential lock, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Engine braking control, Front/rear stabilizer bars and Traction control system

2005 Bentley Continental GT Prices

The Continental GT comes only in one trim. The retail price is $159,990.