SHARPENING THE SPORTING EDGE – 2014 Bentley Continental GT V8 S

Special report by Peter Frey for Braman Bentley Palm Beach

The ever-expanding line of Bentley Continental models increased by two this week with the introduction of the new, sporting Continental GT V8 S.  Available as both a coupe and convertible, the new models feature lowered and retuned sports suspension, sharper steering, dramatic ‘S’ signature styling cues and a distinctive exhaust note from the uprated V8 engine.

The new GT V8 S models feature a more powerful version of Bentley’s high-efficiency 4-litre, twin-turbo V8 engine, this version developing  521 horsepower and mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that delivers power to all four wheels.  Performance figures include 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 192 mph.

Visual cues to the sporting nature of the GT V8 S models includes special aerodynamic body trim, 20-inch alloy wheels, red-painted brake calipers, and ‘signature’ paint colors that include Kingfisher Blue and the new Monaco Yellow.

Options include a sport-tuned exhaust, and the optional Mulliner Driving Specification features 21-inch 7-spoke Black Edition wheels, drilled alloy foot pedals, a ‘jewel’ filler cap and a cabin trimmed in diamond-quilted, perforated leather with indented headlining. Other key options include Mulliner dark – tint front and rear lights and Beluga gloss door mirrors to match the Lower Body Styling Specification.

Deliveries of the new Continental V8 S start in early 2014.  Contact Braman Bentley in West Palm Beach to schedule an early test drive, or to place a custom order.