The New Continental GT3-R, the most dynamic and fastest accelerating Bentley produced, made its North American debut at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance.
Inspired by Bentley’s race- winning Continental GT3 race car, the GT3-R is powered by Bentley’s race and road proven 4.0-liter V8 engine. Bentley engineers have developed a retuned version of the high performance 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 for this new two-seater GT. Developing 572 brake horsepower and 700 Newton-meter of torque, together with a 220-lb weight reduction and shorter gearing, the Continental GT3-R is the fastest accelerating Bentley ever. Capable of reaching 96.56 kilometers per hour from a standstill in just 3.6 seconds, the GT3-R is a Grand Tourer with the performance of a racer.
Hand-built in Crewe, England, the car will be finished by Bentley’s motorsport department. The GT3-R is limited to just 300 examples globally, 99 of which are bound for the US market with four more destined for the Canadian market.
Christophe Georges, president and CEO, Bentley Motors Inc. comments: “Pebble Beach is the perfect location for the rarest and most dynamic Continental GT, the GT3-R. It is a testament to the Bentley trademarks of luxury and performance and we’re excited to share it with the friends of Bentley during this gathering of fine automobiles.”
All 300 Continental GT3-R models take design inspiration from the GT3 racer and will feature a Glacier White exterior, highlighted by the use of two-tone green graphics that trace the two prominent power lines to the side profile of the car. A new front splitter provides an assertive look to the front of the car, balanced by a new fixed rear wing fitted to the boot lid, both finished in carbon fiber. Additional unique exterior features adding to the sporting design include gloss black headlamp bezels, matrix grille, window surrounds and bumper strips. The look is complemented by an all-new lightweight 21-inch wheel finished in gloss black. The theme continues under the bonnet where the 4.0-litre V8 receives a unique GT3-R carbon fiber cover.
Interiors feature a two-seat configuration of new bespoke sporting seats designed for comfort and finished in Beluga black leather with diamond-quilted Alcantara®. Contrasting the Beluga leather and motorsport-inspired materials is a vivid accent green, used as a hide color on the seats, instrument panel and door panels and in contrast stitching throughout the seats and diamond-quilted areas. Unique GT3-R badging adorns the center console and passenger fascia panel, while headrests receive stitched logos in contrast green thread. All 99 models bound for the United States will receive sequentially numbered GT3-R sill tread plates identifying the car’s one-of-a-kind status.
The inspiration behind the GT3-R—the Continental GT3 race car—was on display at a number of locations throughout California’s Monterey Peninsula.
The Home of Bentley at Pebble Beach provided the focal point for all Bentley guest during the week. It is home to the full range of Bentley models, the Bentley Luxury Collection and more. The winning GT3 race car was displayed for four days at the Home.
At the Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, the GT3-R was displayed alongside the GT3 race car and other new road going Bentley models including the flagship Mulsanne sedan and the new 2015 Continental GT Speed Convertible.
Bentley Manila is now accepting orders for the New Bentley GT3-R. For more information, visit its showroom located at 201 Edsa, Mandaluyong City, Philippines or call tel. 7271919.
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