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.