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Bentley unveils new car lineup Two new cars

The new Continental GT Mulliner convertible

By Joel LakePublished 2 years ago 4 min read
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Bentley has unveiled its lineup for the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show, with one of its new Continental GT Mulliner convertibles and the other a global debut.

The exterior styling and design language of the Continental GT Mulliner convertible are consistent with those of the current Continental GT convertible. In the details, a design element named "Double Diamond" is added, which is reflected by the diamond design with silver and black inset on the front intake grille. In addition, the new car also has a new style of silver and black 22-inch wheels, the look and feel of the design theme. The GT Mulliner Convertible offers 61 different paint choices, and Bentley's paint experts can also be commissioned to create unique, personalized finishes.

The interior of the Continental GT Mulliner convertible is offered in eight color schemes, while the "Double Diamond" design element runs through the interior of the Continental GT Mulliner convertible, with diamond-shaped embossing on the door panel, seats and roof cover. What is worth mentioning is that the stitching of the interior used two-color collocation to create a unique luxury look. In addition, the MULLINER LOGO will be added to the headrest of the seat and the welcoming pedal.

In the power section, the Continental GT Mulliner Convertible offers a 4.0T twinturbo V8 and a 6.0T W12 engine, just like the regular model. Among them, the 100km acceleration time of W12 model is 3.8 seconds, and the 100km acceleration time of V8 model is 4.1 seconds.

And the other model we suspect will be the new Bentley Gallop V8, which has just been released. In appearance, the new car is basically the same as the W12 version, with elegant and muscular design language, achieving a sculptural appearance; The front grille has a bright black matrix inside and a bright chrome vertical trim outside, in homage to the design of the Bentley S1 Continental Flying car, which was born in 1957. The matrix grille on the lower front of the car is also available in black or shiny chrome.

LED matrix headlights on both sides are designed to draw inspiration from crystal cutting effects. The unique taillight design uses the signature "B" pattern, and the details echo the diamond knurling texture on the interior air outlet.

The details include a modern black kit instead of polished trim, an electrically controlled twin wing "B" logo with lighting, 20-inch 10-spoke painted alloy wheels, a V8 logo on the wing panels, and two-sided four-sided exhaust pipes. Of course you can also choose Styling to get the new car sporty and show off its outstanding performance.

In addition, the new car body paint with 7 standard colors for customers to choose, but also has more than 60 expanded paint colors for customers to choose. In addition, customers can also customize the paint with Bentley's automotive Personalization division Mulliner.

Inside the car, the luxurious interior design shows Bentley's deep atumen in creating a modern luxury cabin and using innovative technology. The ingenious cabin is equipped with comfortable seats, and provides customers with 5 kinds of leather color choices. The design of the instrument panel and the center console echoes the "B" logo of the double flying wings. The fine finish runs across the instrument panel and extends to the door, giving a spacious interior space. In addition, the standard striped walnut veneer adopts the stringed cutting process to bring a more modern and exquisite interior effect. It is worth mentioning that the new car also offers seven single-tone wood trim panels, as well as bright carbon fiber finishes with cutting-edge technology.

In terms of interior configuration, the new car is equipped with Apple Car Play, simulated scene display based on satellite map, and road condition warning through local information service. In addition, the rear infotainment system, Naim for Bentley sound system, and refrigerated cabinet are available for customers to choose, providing the rear passengers with a travel atmosphere suitable for work and leisure.

In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 4.0T twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a maximum power of 550PS and a peak torque of 770N·m. To maximize fuel economy, the engine can shut down four of its eight cylinders at torque below 235N·m and engine speed below 3,000 RPM. It takes just 20 milliseconds to close the cylinder, a tenth of the time it takes to blink an eye.

The V8 has also lost 100kg of weight compared to the all-new Gallop with the W12 engine to improve its flexibility. In the chassis part, the new Gallop V8 is built with the latest powertrain and chassis technology of Bentley brand. Among them, Adaptive Air Suspension, Torque Vectle by Brake, DriveDynamics Control, The Electric Steering system is standard. In addition, the Bentley Dynamic Ride, an industry-leading 48-V active roll control system, and Electronic All-Wheel Steering will be available for further maneuverability.

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