The 2012 Bentley Continental GT: Is anyone here a fan of these?

[Doc1647545523]

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Three minute video of images/Moby score:

 

6-litre, W-12, twin-turbo motor makes 567 bhp and 516 lb/ft or torque, AWD quickshift 6-speed ZF automatic with paddle shifters enable double downshifts, shift time is 200 milliseconds, rev matches on downshifts. Zero to sixty in 4.4 secs, top speed 198 mph.

 

Is anyone here into these cars? I have a hidden motive for asking ......

[Not Brian]

I have three. They're alright.

[SpaceGhost]

Love them, can't afford half of one.

[Duff1647545513]

So baller.

 

Doc, are you getting me one for valentine's day and want it to stay a secret?!?

[Littleguy]

I feel like, here in Houston anyways, I see them more than any other "supercar" or "super expensive car". I kid you not, I've seen three in a grocery store parking lot at the same time. Of course, their cooler than anything I've ever owned.

[Doc1647545523]

Doc, are you getting me one for valentine's day and want it to stay a secret?!?

 

I said a hidden motive, not a diabolical one.

[IVRINGS]

I would love to have one. The black and white interior is hot. I'm not a big fan of the tan and blue at all.

[Farkas]

I would love to have one. The black and white interior is hot. I'm not a big fan of the tan and blue at all.

 

facepalm.

[Duff1647545513]

If you want in my pants just ask.

 

 

 

But on topic: i used to see those cars around a lot more often a few years back and rarely seem to anymore. I don't know if there's a reason for it or what. I've also never even been close to sitting in something that nice to really know what they're like. Just seems like one of those cars you can't go wrong with.

[SpaceGhost]

I'd like to just ride in one to see what a real interior is like.

[Doc1647545523]

I would love to have one. The black and white interior is hot. I'm not a big fan of the tan and blue at all.

 

I respect your taste. The tan and blue is over-the-top, but I would rock it with this exterior color (I think this is the car it's out of):

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[IVRINGS]

Even with that color to me it doesn't flow to me very well. Maybe if the wood was a lighter color like the tan it would be ok, but still I think of that blue GM interior every time I see it. The white interior to me is so much better even down to the stitching on the seats. The tan/blue interior I don't like at all. Maybe if it was tan/black I would like it, but I still don't like the baseball Audi TT seats.

[dover]

Absolute perfection. I think paying for the name a bit though, the new E63AMG is just as classy and you get the performance of a race car.

 

http://carsobsessed.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/VATH-Mercedes-Benz-E63-AMG-1.jpg

 

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[Guest 614Streets]

[Mr. Jones]

I am a huge fan of those actually, especially the supersport.

 

DROOL.

 

Awaiting "Of course you do Audi Fag"

[Mallard]

I love these cars and the SuperSports actually perform pretty darn well. To me it's the ultimate daily. Quiet, comfortible, safe, fast, AWD, and wonderfully styled. What more could you want? I think the new face is an improvement and they're offering a V8 version as a 'downmarket' option.

[GSXRAntwon]

Absolute perfection. I think paying for the name a bit though, the new E63AMG is just as classy and you get the performance of a race car.

 

http://carsobsessed.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/VATH-Mercedes-Benz-E63-AMG-1.jpg

 

http://www.lincah.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/2010-VATH-Mercedes-Benz-E63-AMG-Front-Angle-View-588x409.jpg

 

X2

[Mr. Jones]

they're offering a V8 version as a 'downmarket' option.

 

Yes, but that is blasphemy....

[Drewhop]

Dream car. Performance. Luxury comfort.

[SpaceGhost]

I love these cars and the SuperSports actually perform pretty darn well. To me it's the ultimate daily. Quiet, comfortible, safe, fast, AWD, and wonderfully styled. What more could you want? I think the new face is an improvement and they're offering a V8 version as a 'downmarket' option.

 

room for kids would be nice. All the cool cars are for DINKs. I have the Kmart Dad's car.

[Mr. Jones]

room for kids would be nice. All the cool cars are for DINKs. I have the Kmart Dad's car.

 

No, that is the Hyundai Sonata, STi is a great balance for a DD I think.

[SpaceGhost]

I'm liking the better suspension for sure, my kidneys aren't as sore while improving handling over my last one. I bet the Panamera is fun.

[Mr. Jones]

I'm liking the better suspension for sure, my kidneys aren't as sore while improving handling over my last one. I bet the Panamera is fun.

 

It may be the not having any kids in me, but I think the newer WRX/ STI's have way too much body roll and compliance. I am intentionally hunting down tires with zero sidewall flex, then can crank the PSS9's to 1 and ride around on what will feel like axles welded directly to the frame.

 

Instant turn in, and 0 body roll FTW.

[SpaceGhost]

I don't notice any more body roll than my last one, I think the turn in is better now. I have pics of my last one that shows the old ones had body roll too. Hang on.

 

http://gallery.me.com/bbotte/100036/ElkhartLakeRoadAmericaPics1/web.jpg

 

You can see the driver side on the turns squatting, my car was not lowered. Difference seems to be a better match of springs and struts.

[Mr. Jones]

I don't notice any more body roll than my last one. I have pics of my last one that shows the old ones had it too. Hang on.

 

 

Oh, theres no doubt in my mind. I know the old ones had it too, I just imagined they would take steps to remedy it, rather than becoming softer per say.

 

PS: Not taking anything away from the STi, which is an excellent DD!