New Bentley Continental GT hits Korea

Bentley Korea launched the new Continental GT on the local market on Wednesday.

The new Continental GT is fitted with a 6-liter twin turbo engine that puts out 575-brake horsepower, 15-brake horsepower more than the engine used in the previous version.

The new Bentley’s speed tops out at 318 kilometers per hour, and requires 4.6 seconds to reach 100 kilometers per hour from a standing start.

Along with the luxury interior, the vehicle comes with a host of cutting-edge convenience and safety features including an infotainment system with 30 gigabit memory and an upgraded audio system.

The car is also fitted with an improved electronic stability control system and continuous damping control for improved stability, the company said.

The car is priced at 291 million won ($271,000) on the local market. The company began receiving orders for the vehicle in November, and deliveries will be made during the second quarter of the year, the company said.

(cheesuk@heraldcorp.com)