2006 Bentley Continental Coupe

When Volkswagen AG took over the Bentley brand, they wasted no time in debuting new models for the 2000s and beyond. The first Bentley under their stewardship was the Continental GT, in 2003. Currently on the third generation, this fine British luxurious Grand Tourer remains a firm favorite among celebrities, sportspersons, and business tycoons. These cars don’t age in the traditional sense either, but enter a new dimension of classic luxury as age piles on. That’s why this 2006 Bentley Continental GT Coupe is still a highly desirable purchase. With 39,000 miles on the clock, it’s fairly fresh too.

Exterior and Interior

Draped in a suave Dark Sapphire paint job, this 2006 Bentley Continental GT Coupe rolls on contrasting silver five-spoke alloy wheels, and wears the Bentley crest with pride on its nose and tail. It’s no small car for a two-door, coming in at 189 inches long, and weighing over 5,000lbs, no flyweight either. It might also interest you to know that even though the Continental GT is mass produced, there are parts of it that are still assembled by human hands rather than robots, and subjected to a meticulous quality inspection. Step round back, and the oval exhaust outlets hint that this car does have a sporty persona too. Step aboard the luxuriously-appointed four-seat cabin that’s in a lovely shade of brown, with wood inserts, aluminum accents and fine materials wherever you look and touch, and it all comes together. A Bentley is a cut above the mainstream luxury car, and it shows. The tech count is impressive for 2006, as it should be, with electrically adjustable and heated seats, multifunction steering wheel with paddle shifters, cruise control, multi-zone climate control, comprehensive infotainment system with color screen, Bentley’s signature ‘organ stop’ air vents, and a Breitling analog clock in the center console. The glovebox also hides a 6-disc CD changer for music listening, via the Naim sound system that’s synonymous with Bentleys.

Engine

This 2006 Bentley Continental GT Coupe comes with a monster 6.0L W12 engine beneath its graceful hood, and if displacement itself weren’t enough, Bentley installed twin turbochargers. The result is 552hp and 479lb-ft, delivered to all four wheels via a 6-speed ZF6HP automatic transmission and Torsen permanent all-wheel-drive system. Since the Continental GT Coupe is a relatively heavy car, it can manage zero to sixty in under 5 seconds and keep on going until 197mph. Front and rear stabilizer bars ensure safe and predictable handling, while large disc brakes are on hand for plenty of stopping power. A 190-ampere alternator is installed to cater to the electrical demands when you’ve got all the creature comforts in full swing.