Bentley To Add 650HP Continental GT2 In 2012

Bentley will launch a GT2 version of its top-selling Continental next year, new boss Wolfgang Durheimer has told Auto Express.

The model will be at least 200kg lighter than the standard GT, weighing 2,200kg, and will develop a staggering 650bhp – that’s nearly 100bhp more than the regular coupe. This would mean a 0-60mph sprint time of less than four seconds and a top speed of well over 200mph.

Durheimer would not confirm whether the GT2 will use the existing W12 engine or the new twin-turbo V8, due in 2012.

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chewy - 10/3/2011 8:29:07 PM

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Most likely it will have the W12 as that engine will develop 650 horsepower more easily than the new V8 which will be the "base" engine.

FromThePassengerSeat - 10/4/2011 1:24:38 AM

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I disagree. If Bentley is looking to shed weight, the smaller engine is the way to go. The article said both of those caged tornadoes can comfortably produce 600hp anyway.

FromThePassengerSeat - 10/4/2011 1:22:37 AM

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So this is effectively the next-gen Continental Supersports with a back seat added back in and RWD. I can't wait, as this will be sure to kick butt in a much less civilized manner (RWD + 650hp = smoky slideways nirvana) than most Bentleys would ever dirty their hands with. It will really have no competition - and ultra-expensive, large four-seat coupe? Anyone else? Maybe the CL63 AMG, but it's not nearly as expensive as this will be.