Bentley R-Type Continental
The Continental name first entered the
company's lexicon in 1952 with the R-Type Continental - arguably the world's
first Grand Tourer.
With a top speed of 120 mph it was the
fastest four-seater in the world at the time of its launch. Many of the 208
examples produced were coachbuilt by Mulliner, a name that is still closely
associated with Bentley to this day.
With just three strokes of the
designer's pen, the shape of the Continental comes to life, the striking power
line, muscular rear haunches and swooping, fast roof line. These three elegant
styling cues have remained a fundamental part of the Continental's DNA over six
decades.
Today's, Continental elegantly fulfils
the same grand-touring brief as its forebear. With immense W12 power, a top
speed of 206 mph and an unsurpassed ability to cross continents in total
comfort, the Continental GT Speed is a truly extraordinary car.
