Since Bentley is a car company with the line up of an exclusive limited, the British luxury car manufacturer was not necessary to show new cars or concept cars at every international auto shows.
Therefore, for the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2014 event which held on January 13 - 23, Bentley will feature the more fierce series of Continental GT V8 S coupé that has a 4.0 liter turbo engine. And America is the largest market of Bentley, making its first appearance is very important for the Bentley's development.
Supercar which was first shown in September last year at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2013 which was represents a refinement of the standard Continental GT V8 in terms of performance, handling and features.
The latest Bentley Continental GT V8 S is a more expensive version of the Bentley GT V8, and one of the most luxurious touring car coupe. Cars were made in North America, have a lower body so that it can run faster but more "smooth", as well as better handling than the standard GT V8. According to Wolfgang Schreiber, CEO of Bentley, the GT V8 S is for "the V8 owners who want more."
Dashboard view of Bentley Continental GT V8 S coupé. (Picture from: http://www.cacarot.com/)
The 'S' model is equipped with 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo that has has increased the ability to be able to produce power of 521 hp with a torque of 680 Nm, or 27 hp and 20 Nm more than the standard Continental GT V8.
Rear three quarter of Bentley Continental GT V8 S coupé. (Picture from: http://www.cacarot.com/)
This engine that have undergone refinement was then paired with 8-speed automatic transmission system. As quoted from the USA Today, the suspension used on GT V8 S is shortened 0.39 inches, the chassis is reinforced and made more responsive steering in order to better handling. GTV8 S stability control has been enhanced in addition to the more aerodynamic body and specific tire size of 20 inches.
Crewe based car manufacturer claims the GT V8 S Coupe is able to complete the sprint from 0 to 100 kph (62 mph) within 4.5 seconds, while the maximum speed that capable of heading at the 309 kph (192 mph). *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BENTLEY MOTOR | NAIAS | AUTOBLOG]
Therefore, for the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2014 event which held on January 13 - 23, Bentley will feature the more fierce series of Continental GT V8 S coupé that has a 4.0 liter turbo engine. And America is the largest market of Bentley, making its first appearance is very important for the Bentley's development.
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