All New 3rd Gen - 2018 Bentley Continental GT

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>>17795333
>Glorified Volkswagen Phaeton
>Worth discussing

nah, sage

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>>17795341
You are wrong and I know you are shitposting. But anyway, the Phaeton has been out of production for a while and the Continental GT uses most of it's internals from a Porsche Panamera.

>>17795337
>Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Britain
>The chassis and transmission are shared with the Porsche Panamera

>>17795337
So it's no longer based on an FWD chassis? Good.

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>>17795359
Uhm..ya

>>17795355
looks nice but those vents..
WHY

I live like 3 miles from where they build these things, i see new bentleys on test drives like all the time, they're nice fucking cars

>>17795355
Gorgeous interior, really dig the quilting.

>>17795355
Are those gauges fully digital?

>>17795333
NEEDS MORE EGG FACE. Seriously, this shit looks horrible.

>>17795344
I don't really dig the chrome(-like) applications.
What about you anons? All in all based off those pictures I think the current model looks better from the outside.

OP, all I can say is if I was loaded I would have a retardedly high power:weight sleeper, but not a normal sleeper, like one everyone expects you to drive like a retard in but car people know it's really slow normally (800whp V8 BRZ maybe?), and then my other main driver would be a fully loaded Bentley Continental.

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The Continental GT evolves on a geologic time scale. How old is it now? And it really doesn't look that different from when they first came out.

I like it. It's kind of an evergreen car. You could buy any of them made in the last 14 years and be happy.

If I was a black millionaire I would totally buy that.

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>>17795366
>So it's no longer based on an FWD chassis?
That platform is very similar to TNGA. AWD, FWD, and RWD. Old gens.

The car in OP's pic is riding on the Porsche Platform that is exclusive for RWD and AWD.

>>17796378
Thats pretty much who I expect to buy this

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>>17796410

LS and LC are the rebadged Prius.

pretty cool.

>>17795344
I like the less piggy shape, but I'm not sure about the exhaust imitating the tailights.

I like the tailights, but I feel they overdid the exhaust

Looks nice overall though.

>>17795333

Holy shit, friend has Bentley, panic selling after these. This is what Bentley should have done all along.

>>17796424
That's pretty much who does buy that

Current facelift iteration is best aesthetically..

Very nice.

Older ones can be had for around 25-30k..

Although i have no idea what they are like to own.

>>17795333
>>17796440
Not a JZX100 TOURER V

>>17796223
Gonna have to say you probably wouldn't be happy with the results of buying a $200k luxury car used. Odds are it was picked up by some soccer mom who happened to land a nice job, never maintained, might have never even seen premium gas, worn until the brakes and tires were gone with no maintenance at all then traded for a new one.

>>17795333

>luxury

>sharing and made with parts glued on from the VW parts bin

For fucks sake, that "luxury" car shares window switches with a fucking Ibiza. And a whole other myriad of shit.

If I wanted something "luxury" I wouldn't waste my time with something jerry rigged together from whats available at the parts basket.

When will the muppets understand that buying anything over Volkswagen level in the VAG universe is simply asking to be ripped of.

>>17795355

I'd ask you to provide information backing up that claim. But is so happens I know you won't be able to do so. So please, stop spreading misinforation.

Continental's, at least till the outgoing gen, were using the older Phaeton platform. Since it was a sales flop that was the way VW had to turn the thing into a profit.

Porsche platforms are exclusive. The joint venture doesn't work two ways. Only Porsche got the know-how about the diesel engines for the Panamera. VW got nothing from Porsche for Bentley.

>>17796708
if the only thing you can find as a valid complaint is that the window switches aren't luxurious enough..

>>17795366

Yes it is.

>>17796410

Wrong.

>>17796727

>window switch
>cluster
>vents
>air con unit and command
>shifters
>interior materials

and the list goes on and on and on and on

At least 70% of that car is made with use of shared VW parts. That would mean it shouldn't cost more than a 30% markup for somekind of "status" glued on by the marketing jews.

However the markup is seriously bigger.

Ie. a ripoff for status sluts and gullible idiots.

>>17796763

you can't stop being poor.
you can stop being bitter about it.

>>17795333
>>17795344

new mustang gt looks nice.

>>17796778

You could justify it with me as being poor. But fortunately life has been kind to me and I'm at a level where I could afford one of those cars.

Not interested in rebadged overpriced VWs.

>>17796732
If it shares the chassis with the Panamera it's on the MSB platform, which is FR-based with optional AWD.
Previous Continentals are on the VW D1 platform, which is basically a steel version of the Audi A8, which is FWD-based with optional AWD.

>>17796726
I was wrong. I never thought the Bentley Continental were using Phaeton's platform until I saw the wikipedia article. Thank you.

>>17796919

It doesn't share platform with Panamera.

It shares the Phaeton platform. Which it turn is also used in the A8. The A8 shares jack shit. Audi gets what VW throws at them.

>>17796919

another idiot that thinks Porsche shares their platform for fucks sake is the american education system this bad?

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>>17796223
Every Bentley as I remember has a 15 year old period time cycle.

The new generation Conti heavily takes it's design cues from the 2015 Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept. Shown in pic.

>>17796700
That's sad man.

>>17796941
>>17796946
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/04/05/reuters-america-vws-audi-and-porsche-to-join-forces-on-vehicle-development.html
>Porsche's MSB platform, used for its four-seater Panamera model, has been adopted for VW group's next generation Bentley Continental model even though Audi had developed a similar offering.

Previous generations shared their platform with the Phaeton. This one's the first to share its platform with the Panamera.

>>17796643
Trust me. Don't even go near them.

>>17796964

>cnbc.com

>reliable information about cars

Pick one.

>>17796964
Okay, I'm not him but I'm really fucking pissed. So does the new Continental GT use a FWD based AWD platform (Panamera) or what? But the base Panamera is a RWD only car!

>>17796981

Phaeton platform.

FWD based.

Porsche doesn't share their platforms.

>>17796980
https://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/industry/how-porsche-msb-platform-will-transform-future-bentleys
Better?

>>17796981
The Panamera is on an RWD-based, non-Audi platform called MSB.
The previous Continentals are on the FWD-based Phaeton platform.
The new Continental will be on the same RWD-based MSB platform as the Panamera.

>>17796895
just to clear things up here,what does a rich homie like you drive?

>>17796986

Still wrong, so what?

You can't just pull links out of your ass, write some crap under it and call it truth.

>>17796991

2012 SL600

>>17797004
http://www.leftlanenews.com/next-porsche-panamera-to-ride-on-vws-msb-platform.html

How about you back up your own claims of the 3rd gen Continental GT still riding on the D1 platform? Or Porsche not sharing platforms? Or the MSB platform being fake news?

>>17797009

You are shooting yourself on the foot already.

I don't need to prove anything.

>>17797004
and to you,an SL is better than a continental?
okay
did you ever even get in one?

>>17797020

Never said it was better. Said I could afford a Continental.

Even so, it isn't made with left over parts from pleb tier cars. And that is good enough for me.

>>17797019
http://newatlas.com/bentley-continental-gt-third-generation/51108/
>The old 60:40 rear-to-front all-wheel drive setup has been replaced with a smarter on-demand system that defaults to rear-drive under regular conditions, before shunting torque to the front axle when the situation demands it

This is physically impossible with an Audi system.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1027709_2018-bentley-continental-gt-spy-shots-and-video
>Underpinning the redesigned Continental GT is the Volkswagen Group’s MSB platform designed for large, rear- and all-wheel-drive cars with engines mounted up front. The platform made its debut in the 2017 Porsche Panamera.

Again, not an Audi platform, but rather the MSB platform. The Panamera's platform.

>>17797020 do you even know what a Mercedes SL is?

>>17797031
you're spouting memes
which leads me to believe you have no idea what you're talking about and or parrot things you hear on the internet

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>>17797034

Oh boy. Hes mad and hes gone in full damage control.

>>17797043
>gets proven wrong
>n-no! damage control!
Literally every single article that goes into detail about this car talks about the platform switch.
Face it, you lost.

>>17797038
i do,yes
where are you going with this?

>>17797042

Scroll up and read the topic. Information is available.

Done plenty of business with european VW's parts hubs building some of the software they use for cataloging. Enough to have known that anything they sell over a VW is an utter rip off.

>>17797048

You just c&c articles from known shit sources.

Literally tabloid level crap.

>hurr durr proven wrong hurr durr face it

>>17797050 are you aware of a concept name "segment"? an sl especially a 600 is at the same segment than a continental if not as the merc dude is saying it isn't made with crap parts from vws

>>17795355
wood trim is super out of place

>>17797056
kek, VWfaggot got BTFO

>>17795355

jfc that's nice.

>>17797070
it's not, it's literally 90% pleb-tier VW parts
not worth the money in any way, shape or form

>>17797067

Do you even know how to read?

>>17797079

70%

>>17797052
you didn't answer my question
have you ever got into one?

>>17797060
i know what a segment is,yes
they both fall into the same segment but you can't deny the fact that the conti is a much higher end car
not saying the sl is bad but the conti is much better

>Bentley

Niggers and footballers ruined them years ago

>>17795341
>>17796726
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>>17796920
>>17796941
>>17796946
>>17796980
>>17796984
>>17797004
>>17797019
>>17797043
>>17797056
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2019-bentley-continental-gt-photos-and-info-news
>Bentley based the 2019 Continental GT on the same architecture that underpins the latest Porsche Panamera: parent company Volkswagen’s corporate MSB architecture.

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>>17795333
ITT: VICIOUS VAG-HATING
We get that you hate VAG building a better car.

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>>17797034
>MSB platform

I read that next gen A6 and A7 will move to the MSB platform. RWD A6 sounds nice.

>>17797092

Yes. And you asked no question.

The Continental is in the same segment. The Continental would be a much better car if it happened to be a bespoke car. Which it isn't. It caters to ignorant people that only care about a symbol. Riding in a car which 70% of its parts come from low tiered Volkwagens doesn't cut it. It's the same as buying a fake Rolex to impress your less knowledgeable friends.

>>17797209

caranddriver

>literal tabloid tier

>>17797523

VW has been very adamant of not having RWD cars. Keep dreaming pleb.

>>17797056
I've never seen denial this bad. Just fess up shitposter, you totally lost this one.

>>17797843
What cars/makes are acceptable to you as true luxury?

>>17797843
You are a bad shitposter or just Anti-VAG fangirl.
Please kys

>>17797123
If I let niggers and footballers ruin cars for me there would be no car to dream of owning when I'm rich myself.

Well, maybe Aston Martins.

>>17798361
things that don't share 70% of their parts with a pleb-tier VW
even a fucking 1-Series or A-Class is more prestigious than any VAG product because at least you can't buy a Skoda built from the exact same parts for half the price

>>17799641
Which parts in the Bentley do you see that are used in a Skoda or VW?

>>17799757
some parts can be found inside, however, they are not visible. You have to disassemble the entire car, so you will see them.

There is no VW parts in the interior.

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>>17799641
Why it is ok for Lexus to do it?

>>17796726
>Porsche platforms are exclusive.
This isn't the 2000s anymore, things have changed in the VW group. Porsche is tasked with developing platforms and engines for the luxury brands, the Panamera platform and the new 2.9L twin-turbo V6 are examples of this effort.

>>17799874
I remember when the Lexus ls400 came out it didn't share a single part with any Toyota vehicle, not a single one. This is disgraceful desu

>>17799964
It's not even a new thing. The 924 was developed by Porsche and intended to be sold as a VW, although VW decided to go with their own Golf-based Scirocco instead because of the fuel crisis.
And let's not forget it was Porsche who tuned the Audi RS2, on the condition that it'd only be available as a wagon because a sedan or coupe version might cut into 944 or 928 sales.

>>17795333
only jelly manchildren bash them, every single one of you would buy one if you could afford it

>>17795333
It's not clear to me where this fits in the stable. If I want a sports car, I don't want something with an automatic that weighs 5,000 pounds. If I want something big and comfy, I want four doors. I don't mean to be a douche, here , but when would I drive this thing?

>>17795344
>those brake lights
HNNNNGGG

Is this really happening? A new car that doesn't look pissed off? I am poor af but if I did have the money, I would seriously think about buying this

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Configurator offers so many nice interior options

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I'm having hard time deciding how I want my Bentley

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Should I go for strong colors

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or maybe strong contrast

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but you probably think my taste is shit so show me your ideal interior

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>red interior
>on any car

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>>17801531
Probably something like this, but I'm weird.

>>17801551
that's like your opinion man

>>17801582
Looks great. White carpet underlines that you're in a luxury vehicle.

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>>17801492
>>17801507
>>17801531
>>17801582

goddamn those are fucking hideous
>red
>ever

>>17801637
Hotspur's a classic Bentley color, faggot.

>>17795333
Sick Jetta, bro

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>>17801639
>i-it was classic, that means it was good!!!!!!1!!!1!!

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>>17801654
oh you

>>17801214
>wasting that much money on a 6,000 lb badgewhore niggermobile
"No"

I would buy an actual fun car like an sls amg, alpina b5, porsche gt3

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I fucking love convertible luxury cars so much. if my car is gonna weight over 3k i want the roof gone to have some connection to the world around me
>pic very related

>>17801492
This is my fav