Geneva Preview: Bentley Continental Zagato GTZ

Italian coachbuilder Zagato will introduce their latest creation based on the Bentley Continental GT Speed at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The Zagato GTZ features several distinct design elements like the concave roof, the rounded tail and a contrasting colour scheme that differentiates it from the standard Continental GT Speed.

Zagato left the Continental GT Speed’s engine and mechanicals untouched, with the 6.0-liter W12 engine producing 600bhp and 553lb ft of torque. For the time being the Zagato GTZ is just a show concept, but we wouldn’t be surprised if the Italian coachbuilder announced an ultra-limited run edition in the near future. –More pics after the jump

BMW Continental Flying Spur

A Bavarian luxury sport saloon with a British twist in it? That’s a new one. Riffle through the images though and like us, you’ll probably be surprised with the result; the 1995 BMW 740iL looks like the perfect donor vehicle for anyone wanting to create a Bentley Continental Flying Spur replica. Despite the fact that a more thorough look at the images will negatively surprise you with the specific replica’s mediocre - to say the least, finish, the potentials are definitely here.

Bypassing the "Bently" title (…) on the seller’s eBay page and continuing to the interior, the BMW circular emblem on the steering was replaced with an oval Bentley logo while the British carmakers emblem sit’s on the headrests -just so you won’t get confused. Interested? The current bid on eBay “tranny” Flying Spur is $13.000 or around €10.000.

2007 Bently GT Flying Spur Replica

2007 Bently GT Flying Spur Replica Built on a 1995 BMW 740i. Very rare kit. BMW has around 118,000 miles on it. Has all power options. Just ordered 20 inch Bently replica rims, with bently "B" emblems for the center caps. Has Chrome Bently Grille and emblem, emblems on front seat headrests. Real bently headlights.

BMW needs some mechanical work, but runs and drives. Error code reading Trans Fail Safe, and car needs tune up. Car still needs some detail work.

Buyer is responsible for all shipping expenses, but we will assist. 10% deposit required 48 hours after end of auction and the balance within 7 days after end of auction. This car is sold As Is.

2008 Bentley Continental GT Facelift – New 610Hp GT Speed Version

British luxury carmaker Bentley took the wraps off its facelifted Continental GT Coupe which features subtle styling, engine and suspension enchantments and most importantly, the addition of a more powerful edition dubbed GT Speed.

Starting with the Continental GT Speed, the new edition is equipped with a revised version of the 6.0-liter Twin-Turbocharged W12 engine that produces 610Hp at 6,000 rpm (9 percent more power than the GT) and a maximum torque of 750Nm (553lb ft) at 1,750 rpm that represents an increase of over 15 percent versus the standard engine. As a result, the GT Speed is not only the most powerful production Bentley ever produced but also the first to top 200mph (322km/h), with a maximum speed of 202mph (326km/h). The GT Speed accelerates from zero to 60mph in 4.3 sec (0-100km/h in 4.5s). -Continued after the jump

Compared to the standard GT, the Speed also gets a sportier suspension set-up sitting 10mm lower at the front and 15mm lower at the rear to improve handling dynamics. Uprated springs and dampers, together with revised software control promise enhance agility and body control. Design-wise and apart from the 20-inch alloys (GT: 19-inch), the GT Speed gets dark-tinted chrome matrix grille to the main and lower air intakes while at the rear, a black lower bumper valance and wider, rifled exhaust tailpipes. Inside the GT Speed gets the 'Mulliner' pack that includes a three-spoke steering wheel.

As for the facelifted Continental GT, subtle changes to the fascia (common to both the GT and the new GT Speed) include the revised front grille, the all-new lower bumper design which features a wider central air intake and the chromed bezels around the headlamps. While the GT's W12 output has remained unchanged at 560Hp, a host of engine and transmission enhancements that include a new crankcase design, a lighter camshaft chain and a new engine management system, promise to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions both by 3.5 per cent. Finally, the 2008 Continental GT features minor chassis, suspension and steering modifications. Both models go on sale in August.

2008 Le Mansory Bentley Continental GT

Funny how a different mixture of colors can totally screw up a good design. If you follow the jump you’ll see that apart from the “alpine-white” version of the 2008 Le Mansory Bentley Continental GT featured in the above picture, the German tuning and design shop also offers the British luxury coupe in a “bumblebee” themed color choice which just makes you wanna puke honey. So unless you’re one of those people who think that Carrot Top looks cool, we’d advise you to go for the ‘alpine-white’ version.

Whatever color you choose though, if you're seriously interested (and rich), better hurry up as the 2008 Le Mansory Bentley Continental GT, which pays homage to the 24h Le Mans race, will be built in a limited quantity of 24 sets. Wide-bodykit aside, the supped up Bentley coupe also gets 22-inch alloy wheels in 265/35/22 high performance profile tires up front and 305/30/22 tires at the rear-end.

Inside, Mansory equips the Continental GT with carbonfibre trim inserts, sport steering wheel in combination Leather/Carbon, illuminated sill plates in stainless steel with a lighted LE MANSORY Logo, foot deposit pedals, brake- and restpedal in stainless steel high polished punched and floor mats with LE MANSORY logo stick with leather border.

Under the hood, Mansory’s electronic engineering package helps the 6-liter Twin-Turbocharged W12 engine’s performance grow up to 641bhp (650PS or 478 kW) at 6100rpm and peak torque to 780 Nm (575-lb/ft) at 1.600 rpm. The British coupe now accelerates from 0 - 100km/h in 4.6 seconds (0 - 60mph/h 4.4 seconds) and goes on to a top speed of 205 mph or 330 km/h.

Along with engine enhancements, the German tuner has revised the braking system which gets massive BREMBO 412/38 rotor discs with 6 piston aluminium fixed calipers in front and disc dimensions 405/22 with 4 piston calibers in the rear.