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A prototype of the 2018 Bentley Continental GT has been caught on camera for the second time this week. On this occasion, the luxurious grand tourer is seen testing on the wet handling and cornering circuit of the MIRA proving ground in Warwickshire.
Built on a former RAF airfield, the facility stretches across 760 acres of land. The 1-mile long circuit for wet handling and cornering is the place where automakers test the suspension, braking, and stability control of pre-production models such as the 2018 Bentley Continental GT. Before we go any further, it should be highlighted that this isn’t the production version of the EXP 10 Speed 6 concept as some automotive outlets have reported.
Provided that it is approved for production, the EXP 10 Speed 6 will slot below the 2018 Bentley Continental GT and it will be a more sporty affair than its bigger brother. Furthermore, it will be a strict two-seater compared to the 2+2 grand tourer layout of the Continental GT. If anything, the two siblings will share the Bentley emblem and a few exterior design details inspired by the EXP 10 Speed 6 concept.
The Continental GT first appeared in 2003, making it one of the oldest models still in production. Thirteen years later, the Conti GT is more attractive than ever thanks to numerous visual updates, as well as chassis and powertrain upgrades. The next-generation Continental GT adopts sleeker exterior aesthetics and seems to be more hunkered down.
Its sporting promise is further hinted by the way it looks from the profile and the more dynamic styling of the front fascia. Beneath the camouflaged body shell, this test mule rides on the Volkswagen Group MSB platform. The architecture is designed to be lighter than the D1 platform, more rigid, and it will come in rear- and all-wheel-drive form.
The 2018 Bentley Continental GT will be an all-wheel-drive affair, though. In terms of high-octane motivation, a 4.0 twin-turbo V8 will be the entry-level choice. A 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 is expected to be offered as the range-topping option. In addition to these, a plug-in hybrid take on the 2018 Bentley Continental GT is making a buzz in the rumor mill.
At the end of the day, I’m sure that the Crewe-based luxury manufacturer will deliver a superior Continental GT than the current one as far as performance is concerned. On the other hand, I admit that the exterior design of this British interloper ticks all the right boxes thanks to the lower front and shorter rear overhangs.
Provided that it is approved for production, the EXP 10 Speed 6 will slot below the 2018 Bentley Continental GT and it will be a more sporty affair than its bigger brother. Furthermore, it will be a strict two-seater compared to the 2+2 grand tourer layout of the Continental GT. If anything, the two siblings will share the Bentley emblem and a few exterior design details inspired by the EXP 10 Speed 6 concept.
The Continental GT first appeared in 2003, making it one of the oldest models still in production. Thirteen years later, the Conti GT is more attractive than ever thanks to numerous visual updates, as well as chassis and powertrain upgrades. The next-generation Continental GT adopts sleeker exterior aesthetics and seems to be more hunkered down.
Its sporting promise is further hinted by the way it looks from the profile and the more dynamic styling of the front fascia. Beneath the camouflaged body shell, this test mule rides on the Volkswagen Group MSB platform. The architecture is designed to be lighter than the D1 platform, more rigid, and it will come in rear- and all-wheel-drive form.
The 2018 Bentley Continental GT will be an all-wheel-drive affair, though. In terms of high-octane motivation, a 4.0 twin-turbo V8 will be the entry-level choice. A 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 is expected to be offered as the range-topping option. In addition to these, a plug-in hybrid take on the 2018 Bentley Continental GT is making a buzz in the rumor mill.
At the end of the day, I’m sure that the Crewe-based luxury manufacturer will deliver a superior Continental GT than the current one as far as performance is concerned. On the other hand, I admit that the exterior design of this British interloper ticks all the right boxes thanks to the lower front and shorter rear overhangs.
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