Startech has dropped the official images of its Bentley Continental GT
tune in the final specification. It’s a spectacular looking thing, particularly inside where the
Brabus-owned tuner has gone for an “all or nothing” approach. That’s not to say
the exterior is underwhelming, though.
Startech has fitted the big British GT with an aero
kit that uses optional naked carbon components, 22-inch forged wheels, and a
suspension lowering kit. All these upgrades combined result in a meaner
appearance without taking the civilized Conti GT into vulgar territory.
The front end gains a new fascia that’s said to
optimize the flow of cooling air to the intercooler and the front brakes. At
the same time, it helps reduce front-axle lift at high speeds, further
optimizing stability. Last but not least, the new front bumper gives the coupe
a more racing-like look thanks to the wing shaped like on a Formula 1 car.
Viewed from the side, the Startech-tuned Continental
GT stands out thanks to the naked carbon mirror caps and gloss black trim, as
well as the 22-inch Monostar M alloys shod with 275/35 ZR 22 Pirelli P Zero
high-performance tires at the front and 315/30 ZR 22 rubber at the rear. The
25mm lower ride height also contributes to a more purposeful stance.
At the rear, the center of attention is the bumper
that features a carbon diffuser with five fins and a central LED light module
that serves both as a rear fog lamp and as a backup light. A naked-carbon
spoiler lip rounds off the exterior modifications.
And so we’ve reached the car’s most spectacular
part, the interior. The Geneva show car rocks a two-tone cabin combining grey
and brown leather — including in the footwells where the Conti GT features
stitched quilted leather matching the square upholstery pattern of the seats.
Even the floor mats sport the identical design, adding brown leather borders. Equally striking is the carbon
fiber trim with large checkered flag structure and high-gloss surface sealant
that replaces the standard car’s noble-wood trim.
