2021 Bentley GT Speed! 0-60 in WHAT?! Fastest Continental Ever!
289,159
Published 2021-05-05
As the car is not yet homologated for UK roads, bizarrely we are testing the car on track on the full Silverstone GP circuit.
The Speed was originally introduced with the first generation Continental GT Speed in 2007 – inspired by the Continental R models of the 1920s. It chopped weight off the standard car and added more power, to the tune of 35kg and 42bhp along with another 100nm of torque. This set the trend for further iterations of the Speed to come.
Gen two saw 616bhp and 800nm from its 6.0-litre W12, or 626 in the facelift. It had a lower ride height with an uprated chassis and suspension package, and hit a mad too speed of 206mph!!
But Gen 3 is where the big changes have happened under the skin, thanks to the new Platform underpinning the Conti, partly developed by Bentley this time. The standard car itself, quicker than any Speed before it!
This new Speed has Electronic All-Wheel Steering up to 4.1 degrees, and the front steering also adjusted to match this. This will help with low speed sharp turns and stability at high speeds.
There same rear package houses the Electronic rear diff or ELSD. With this we get more grip in Comfort and Bentley modes, and better turn in and straight line grip in sport.
Making Sport mode different had been a key goal: so the Active All-Wheel drive, the traction control and torque distribution has been recalibrated to give a character shift.
And finally an optional newly-engineered Carbon Ceramic brake system, 440mm 10 piston front 4 piston rear, they give a 33kg weight saving.
Overall, we have Performance of 650BHP, 900nm, and a claimed 3.5secs (spoiler, it’s faster). And a crazy top speed of 208MPH!
The design changes both inside and out are harder to find, in typical Speed fashion, but I will go through it all anyway. The question today is, how much can we gauge about Bentley’s most potent #Continental GT #Supercar, at a strange place for a Grand Tourer. Today we explore:
- History of the Continental GT Speed
- 2008 Continental Speed
- 2013 Continental Speed
- 2021 Continental Speed
- Exterior design
- Standard GT vs Speed
- Mechanical Changes
- Rear wheel steering
- E LSD “E Diff”
- Changes to driving modes
- Interior details
- 2021 Continental GT Speed Convertible
- GT Continental Akrapovic Exhaust
- Track drive at Silverstone GP circuit
Up next on on RBR is the new New MK8 Golf R and MUCH MUCH More!! Subscribe to support us and see them first. :)
Follow us:
Raz - www.instagram.com/rokenr/
- www.tiktok.com/@rokenr
Jamie - www.instagram.com/shotbyjamieb
RBR - www.instagram.com/removebeforerace
CREDITS:
Love my special effects?!
You can use some of them too!! Head over to Production Crate, my only resource for video VFX! Link below:
productioncrate.grsm.io/rbr
Sound effects obtained from www.zapsplat.com
Dj Quads - Game Time NBA2k17
Driving disclaimer:
Please note all driving shots have been filmed on closed roads.
All Comments (21)
-
❗️ That was a quick launch! 🤯 Really looking forward to driving the car on UK roads, a GT car needs to be toured properly!
-
Dude your special effects are one of the best in the business
-
The launch of the 812 Competizione and the release of this video makes today rather special.
-
I'm calling this the most beautiful proportioned car made recently, simply stunning engineering design and mechanics, the finish is superb
-
Loving the new cinematography with the return of the drone shots and the new style of videos 👍
-
You’re videos & special effects are amazing. You go very in depth with all the car manufacturers I freaking love! I am sincerely shocked that this channel doesn’t have a million subs already
-
The Bentley Continental has been my favorite “out of reach” car for a long time. It’s only getting better. Great review, thanks for all the shots of the car.
-
The w12 engine start up sounds better than the exhaust itself
-
I don’t care what you have on your head, it’s hard to look anything but badass when you’re behind the wheel of a Bentley! 👍🏾
-
Your video edition is on point, a lot of work and effort put into it. Great content!!!
-
Love your videos Raz, fantastic mix of special effects, information and driving to produce excellent quality content! 👏👏👏
-
fantastic video loved the extreme effort put into this ,thank you
-
I like how you deliver your content, its amazing!
-
Your graphics, presentation and narrative are all fantastic, subscribed.
-
Thank you for a comprehensive and really informative review. Very professional.
-
I love your channel!
-
Rez I'm so happy to see you reviewing these Conti gt. Question will you review the SuperSport?
-
Love the car . Those hockey sticks on the side of the door are a bit weird but whatever , it’s a luxury beast 🔥. Amazing review sir !!
-
The graphics on your channel are absolutely astounding.
-
The continental GT has always been an amazing machine but with the Speed model Bentley have taken it to another level 👏👏👏
