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one-of-one Continental GT S. Journalists from around the world are being invited to drive all three generations of Continental GT, and there are further unique cars and activations to come later in the summer. How did the idea behind the Continental GT first come about two decades ago? What was the aim when Bentley introduced it in 2003 and how has it evolved over the years until present day? At the time of its launch in 2003, the Continental GT offered a unique combination of stunning design, supercar performance and unrivalled craftsmanship. It was hailed as the fastest genuine four-seat coupé in the world with a top speed in excess of 190 mph [300 km/h], and a 0-60mph time of 4.7 seconds [0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds]. With no comparable rivals at its price point, the Continental GT swiftly became a global sensation, defining a new market sector. Now in its third generation, the Continental GT and its stablemate, the Continental GTC, continue to garner awards and accolades. In 2022, the Continental GT Speed won the respected Robb Report Car of the Year award; remarkably, the Continental GT V8 S succeeds it as Car of the Year winner for 2023. The Continental GT also achieved back-to-back wins at the Auto Motor und Sport awards in February 2023, winning the luxury class import category for the second year in a row in a poll of more than 101,000 readers. How did the Continental GT lead to the launch of the Continental GTC in 2005, and what are the strengths of the Continental GTC that have resulted in its success? EXP1 – WO Bentley’s first prototype – had an open-air passenger compartment, and in the 1920s, the vast number of 3-litre Bentleys and ensuing 4½-litres and Speed Sixes were dropheads. Since then, we’ve produced some of the most beautiful and powerful luxury convertibles in existence, including the 1956 S1 Continental Drophead and the Azure in 1995. Elegant understatement that forces you to look, engineering excellence you’ll take for granted – the extraordinary breadth of capabilities offered by the new Continental GT Convertible is unique. What role have the Continental GT and GTC played in propelling Bentley to its status as one of the most sought- after luxury car brands in the world? The Continental GT and GTC played a significant role taking the company from producing 700 cars per year in 2002 to 15,000+ in 2022 by defining a new luxury sector and offering the iconic modern grand tourer that we are all familiar with today.
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