Bentley Continental GT V8S: One Take

This 2-door Bentley weighs 5,000 lbs, has AWD, about 12 cows worth of leather, and a smaller engine than the old one. And yet, it's obscenely quick and the most fun Bentley that Matt has ever driven.

[@MultiTopgearfan]

You've got some balls driving that Bentley quickly on a road that narrow and twisty. I salute you!

[@XenomorphLV426]

One take with a Semi Truck. DO IT!

[@tonymitchell3151]

YES!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Keep doing what you're doing Matt! We love it, cheers from Canada! P.s. - If you're ever in Ontario, Canada, you'd be more than welcome to come visit!

[@Sigrafix]

I won't be watching the review on Drive.. fuck drive. Matt take a note from Chris Harris.. I sponsor Chris and TFL Car on Patreon.. Chris is up to $4,000 per month now and TFL is approaching $1,000.. that's the right model, not this pay for content bullshit with 1 shitty video a month and 3 hours of spinelli.. but nevermind that.. Love these vids, keep up the great work sir.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Sigrafix i mean, that's a pretty strong mis-diagnosis of what's happening at /DRIVE, but sure, whatever you think man.

[@PasDeMD]

TheSmokingTire I listened to you talk about it on a podcast a few months ago, have you put out any new content discussing how that model is going and what you guys are up to? It's really tough on drive to be one of the first out of the gates in that regard. I think the reason people aren't behind the pay for youtube model is the fear (justified or otherwise) that suddenly lots of your favorite channels will start charging and then it's not $1 a month or whatever, but 5-10.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Pas De MD as an employee, not an owner, it's not my responsibility nor my right to put out content that's directly dicsussing internal business stuff over there, but since changing the model to the 30 minute weekly format and stopping with the long video pay / short video free model, subscribers are going up, revenue is going up, and those who subscribe are really enjoying the content. We're doing some of the best work we've ever done, and with the 30 minute format, we have a product that truly has no competitor in the space, offering a product that is actually better than what competitors are giving away for free. Plus, without it, we wouldn't be able to make The Smoking Tire either. Drive and TST both need each other to exist.

[@Sigrafix]

TheSmokingTire It's all good, my dollars will keep going to Chris Harris, not drive+ :-)

[@purplemurple1971]

TheSmokingTire I think Drive could survive without TST. This chanel isn't all that.

[@fearfactz1]

Props to you my man. I don't know how can you keep a conversation with the viewers while focusing on these chaotic small ass roads.

[@conn4m4n]

I have to admit I did not like these "One Take" format videos before but now I am an avid fan. It was really great to see your fanbase letting you into their daily rides and you break that up with the Viper and this ContiGT. Great Content! Thanks for waking yourself up at the crack of dawn to get great footage!

[@HEMi1995]

Please continue early morning Snake runs. I love seeing the fog at the base of the canyons. Just gorgeous. I'd love to visit the Snake one day.

[@Smackindaface]

How often do people drive off those cliffs?

[@TheSmokingTire]

Smackindaface in cars? Once a month or so. People go off on bikes 10-15 per week.

[@JerryC25]

I would think more cars go off. I guess the spandex on the road bikers makes em slip off their seats.

[@TheSmokingTire]

MikefromQueens motorcycles. not bicycles.

[@KingdomOfMog1]

MikefromQueens seeing as it's much much cheaper to go fast enough to be dangerous on bikes id assume the drivers who are driving fast cars are more prepared for it. Also that fact that cars cant high/low said and let you slide off the edge if you hit a bump mid turn

[@KingdomOfMog1]

ormand3000 probably a lot

[@xTouragx]

Yet another great review Matt..thanks...I enjoy the fact you are taking cars from all aspects from the big boys like the Bentley down to the Fiestas....Canyon running is where its at.

[@jskikkimb9419]

This vid though, never saw a Bentley hustled like that!! Good work, thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@mostpeoplearebots]

excellent- first review i've seen w some serious driving. looks like video game. good adrenaline rush. thanks

[@ohsoSUPREME]

Wow that view at 1:51 over the canyon

[@gilo1223]

Jariuana Great catch

[@HarryVerolme]

The surroundings look so pretty that early in the morning! Great One Take!

[@fletchergraham9124]

Love the vids keep it up Matt!

[@omarchakkour2081]

Daamn that E36 in the beginning of the video!! Did you review it? When u gonna upload it?

[@Contempt805]

Aha!!!! I spy my little e36 chillin up there! Sure was fun chasing you in that Impreza with the STi! Keep up the good work.

[@highwaystar1009]

I'm sure Kim K. and Paris Hilton will be thrilled to know how competently the Bentley handles the snake.

[@iantownsend500]

One of these in yellow looks fantastic

[@vince9260]

I think this is the best bentley now. And this conti have proper sound now, i saw one and its pretty loud. By the way great shoots, and those clouds look awesome.

[@mcdick]

Holy shit, the engine running in the beginning of the video. Either that or that's super sneaky start-stop-system. Either way impressive.

[@ftffighter]

It's hard for me to watch a Chevy ad but i'll do it for you TheSmokingTire!

[@Jordan-ql8pv]

Did some poop creep out at 3:37. That understeer was not making the car go to a good place. TheSmokingTire

[@konstantingeorgiev7668]

Another neat thing about such expensive cars are acoustics. Notice how crisp and clear Matt sounds. Could be different mic settings, but i bet it's the acoustics.

[@mudslider20]

Audis Quiet?! The RS7 sounds like a monster. I would of expected the Bentley to be quieter, sans the perf. exhaust.

[@Ghostintheshell3551]

wow this car is so heavy thats insane never would have thought 5k lbs !!!! go damn !

[@wilkas222]

Wow, now that's a scenery...Great car too!

[@zaphod2]

thanks for the video

[@virgilrytaar9083]

top work........love this

[@stonedog238]

Driving like that in the mountains is insane. Can't imagine that road at night, not one street light, lol

[@88mates]

That car + that road = double dream

[@awesomer45]

what road is this? is this off mulholland? I've been up there countless times and have never seen this road? anyone know the name?

[@TheEryk03]

Audi RS models have sports exhaust as option and sounds even better.

[@armando_alves]

It's kinda pointless to drive a Bentley thay way especially in a canyon but it's also really cool to watch. Good job as always TheSmokingTire

[@ibrahimerturk7649]

snoopnorris Especially on the downhill.

[@Themayseffect]

It would have been much more at home on Kanan or Malibu canyon. But even then, i would not want to be in this car during a highspeed understeer moment...Fcckkkkkk thattttt.

[@Themayseffect]

Actually i retract that last portion. Going off a cliff in a Bentley would be much more enjoyable then in some p.o.s lmao.

[@iantownsend500]

One of these vs the DB11 V8 review would be interesting

[@aaronfrance6760]

Does it have 3000K headlights, or is the white balance just a bit wonky on my screen?

[@PAPO1990]

You feel like Captain Nemo because it's the same size and weight as the Nautilus :P

[@adam1othman]

Also it's a GT Car GT! Not sports cars. They are capable of high speeds but that's not what they're meant for. They're touring cars which means you're meant sit back and relax and just enjoy driving on a long journey. The speeds are more meant for a highway like the autostrada and the autobahn

[@anthonydeluca6966]

This road looks amazing. California seems like it has some of the best roads, sadly east coast not so much.

[@farnsworth3000]

Do Bentley's make sense now that you can get v12 s65 coupes for the same price as the v8s?

[@0103cookie]

"This has that BRUTUTUUUTTUUTTUTUUTUTUTUTUUTUTUT..."

[@SterkRacing]

I missed the patented Matt Farah giggle! I'm glad to see this car get it!

[@bradfletcher9090]

When you put the camera near the muffler/tail pipe is the best part

[@dcuccia]

"I feel so important in this" - ha!

[@s4ur950]

Matt what do you think of the B8 Audi S4?????

[@paladin3116]

the v8 is faster but dose it have a louder and more aggressive sound? i guess the w12 does?

[@Antifaith29]

Is this the same car Top Gear took rallying? I cant remember exactly which Bentley it was, there are a few that are easy to confuse.

[@mattleonard5268]

How does it compare with the v12 vanquish s?

[@firefox39693]

Would you say the samething about the GTC/GTC Speed?

[@surelles]

the video looks alot smoother in this video for some reason

[@Chaserpollard]

Can you do a one take with your corvette?

[@haroonparvez5492]

Hi. Will you be reviewing an ep3. I saw it in one of the videos in the background

[@TheSmokingTire]

Haroon Parvez we tried, but lost a gopro in the process. It was a nice little car; very similar to our SI except with a bit more grunt and a stiffer suspension. Very darty steering.

[@brantyb7011]

Wait what is the red line ? I thought I heard 200rpm but that for sure isnt right. I'm just curious ...

[@dcrump]

Does is finally have a USB port?

[@Flavio617]

i know this might sound funny , but will you do any reviews on some v8 suvs or crossovers by anychance? , like the new durangos , bmw, mercredes in the v8 category though. just wondering...

[@TheSmokingTire]

Flavio Gomes they are traditionally less popular than enthusiast cars from a video standpoint, (and also less fun to make), but the new Durango R/T is bad ass.

[@rafaelcalha]

Damn I really love this car

[@cominacatcha]

The snake in the morning is kinda having that foggy silent hill sensation doesn't it?

[@xristo702]

5000+ pounds?! Holy shit what a fucking rhino... Sounds gorgeous though.

[@mso008]

I love the noise, I wish they release a new V8.

[@patrickgile320]

I FINALLY got a chance to drive these roads this week, and if I could tolerate living in LA these roads would be enough to woo me here. Too bad I got stuck driving these roads in a Mazda 5 rental :-(. Oh well, I shall return this summer, an this time bringing my Mk6 2-door GTI

[@KatoJac]

Is it squirly in the corners, or does it stay pretty planted? Heard the tires squeal but it looked like you weren't having any trouble.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Alex Jacobson it's really planted.

[@MrAlpinab7]

in the market for one of those.....the way this hangs on on the bends is crazyyy....thought it'd be a boat !! But it isnt !

[@renaldonelson970]

You know you are watching too many youtube videos, too often...when someone says 521 horsepower and you dont flinch at all, and are almost unimpressed. If someone takes you to lunch in a 500+ horsepower car in real life....well then!

[@muckinfuncky]

Matt what windscreen mount do you use for your GoPro?

[@TheSmokingTire]

muckinfuncky matthews 6" suction cup with 3-axis arm.

[@seinsmeld13]

Great video and car. Having said that I'll take the RS7 instead of this fine set of wheels.

[@alexc.7449]

I Want This Bentley.

[@matthews826]

i'm somewhat surprised how much you praised this car in this environment ... i figured it would be laughable (granted you WERE laughing quite a bit!) but sounds like it was rather satisfying. loving these videos man. good stuff! if i were even remotely close to you, i'd love to get my f80 m3 its ~10 minutes of fame on your channel. keep it up!

[@AdolfHitler-xp1nx]

+Matthew S the word on those cars is in glorious in the dry snappy and unpredictable in the wet quite sketchy at speed and the damping falls apart at speed too also electric steering has nearly 0 feel the proper M car died with the e90 M3 RIP glorious driving machines............ this new age of "efficiency" pisses me off who gives a fuck about mpg in a fucking M car? ppl who buy it and never drive it above 5 or 6 tenths?

[@mattybumpo68]

+Adolf Hitler driving experience trumps fuel efficiency, agreed. I think most people agree the f80 is better/faster, but has lost some emotion, and for some, the M is no longer their car, but in its class it's my favorite. It's fun ripping it around on the track and when I'm puttering around town the fuel efficiency IS nice. stopping for gas is annoying. the extra torque in the f80 is also a lot of fun and I prefer it to the e90 overall, but the e90 was still quite nice.

[@AdolfHitler-xp1nx]

mattybumpo68 c63 shits on both gens of m3 for fun around town if you want efficiency drive a prius the e90 and c63 are both investments at this point wheras the newest f80's are just the "new M cars" my sources are EVO Magazine (who are about the joy of driving above all else, including fuel efficiency) ill stick with my 2000 540i sportwagon on 18 inch M performance wheels im gonna SC my wagon so 540hp and 484lb-ft in 1750kg loaded 13k investment overall and nearly the same hp and tq ad the new m5 and it's a wagon i love bmw but they lost their way on the new car also nothing beats a v8 screaming over 8000rpm

[@matthews826]

The noise of the v8 was better. And c63 is great but I didn't see enough track support, more people us the m3 so there is more feedback as far as what brakes, wheels, tires work best. I also prefer the f80 styling but the c63 is growing on me. The c63, atsv and m3 are all awesome. E90 is definitely NOT an investment. And I did want something new which is another reason I went f80. The regulations on the auto industry is, to my understanding, why cars are moving towards efficiency. It's still a blast to drive too and I had an e46 m3 which I loved. The f80 is better overall (I need back seats) despite the fun I had in the e46. I looked for a used e90 but too many people abuse the cars and aren't enthusiasts... more reasons to go new. old school is very cool but new has its benefits. Best is having all of them! 540i wagon is a great choice! That will be a blast with a s/c. Enjoy it!

[@SupercarsGermany707]

dat torque.

[@macthomas5340]

Matt, on average what does this channel make per month ? Im guessing 6K per month since you've started doing these one- takes. Good job dude. Hopefully in the future you can fund more project cars.

[@macthomas5340]

***** Fair point. I was unaware there were 4 people part of TST. So yes.

[@CharlesFlahertyB]

How does the handling compare to the Challenger Hellcat? It looked to me that the Bentley was understeering quite a bit.

[@TheSmokingTire]

in terms of their limits, about the same. The bentley feels more planted at high speed though, and has better steering feel than the chally.

[@seandabomb1399]

Hey I recently came across an opportunity to pick up a 1996 ford mustang cobra convertible that has a the first cobra 4.6liter compared to previous gen 5.0 and it has a vortec supercharger stage II kit and has original 14,000 miles and was wondering if the car has any good long term value. I'd appreciate your guys's thoughts. Thanks again Sean

[@TheSmokingTire]

as a low mileage example, it will probably retain value on that alone, somewhat. But unless it's a Mystic, it would take a very long time for that car to actually appreciate in value.

[@jimmyjobsllc]

TheSmokingTire what are the future plans for TST content? I enjoy these videos but it seems like a long time since you've done content other than these owner test rides. As a purchaser and enjoyer of All Cars Go To Heaven, I'd love to see a Vol. 2 in the works, or at least a new creative format on this channel.

[@TheSmokingTire]

We have our series of "pretty films" from New Zealand coming out in the next few weeks, and we are filming ACGTH 2 in may.

[@chrisacrafford]

Matt you should take the Fiesta ST on some of the roads sometime!

[@TheSmokingTire]

here ya go kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2alYn1misyVbJY

[@GT-gt4bf]

Since I don't watch Drive, this will have to do.

[@trboerger]

TheSmokingTire Dude, what time were you out there? It was beautiful with the low clouds and the light.

[@lewk937]

Did you watch the video or....? Within the first minute he says its 6:30...

[@trboerger]

Ha, Yea I forwarded through the first few minutes before he started driving because I had seen the episode about the car already.

[@danielhamilton5094]

I submit that The W12 suits the character in the A8L W12 more so than any coupe. Correct tool for the job and all...

[@jordanbanko5347]

Daniel Hamilton sadly they don’t use the same W12 as the Bentley. It’s a much more outdated version

[@1ChrisNeedsMoney1]

TheSmokingTire Matt there is a dark colored '15 STi in the back ground in the beginning of the video. Any chance that one will make the cut? Very interested to see it. Loved this vid btw. The v8 sounds amazing!!

[@TheSmokingTire]

Christopher Garcia no, those other guys just happened to be there.

[@CarbonSickle]

TheSmokingTire too bad, would love to see you test a 2015 sti, especially with a decent tune

[@allyhorde]

Thats my evo and my friends bmw/sti. Let me know if youd want to drive it. Ill put you in touch.

[@SnipeMares19]

5040lbs? Do they put fucking cinder blocks in the trunk?

[@PasDeMD]

I know you're probably not actually asking, but aside from the frame, sound deadening and copious leather + other luxury items add up in weight.

[@Themayseffect]

almost 1000Ibs worth of interior fuckery.

[@jospi2]

Four-wheel drive also adds weight.

[@juancastillo5078]

To put it into perspective a 2013 Lincoln MKT weights around 4700-4800 lbs. That is loaded and seats 7. C7 Corvette approx 3200lbs. Big difference.

[@FRC0711]

Yep - way too heavy. You can tell that it's not much fun around this road. Understeer, tyres squealing even though he had it in sports suspension. Meant for a motorway, not a canyon road.

[@jospi2]

Wayne Rooney approves.

[@PureSlaughterpc]

Please review that e36 bimmer in the background asap! I've been looking at them for some good time now (might buy one, possibly 325is) and I'd love to see a real driver's perspective on the driving dynamics instead of someone reading off the spec sheet

[@TheSmokingTire]

PureSlaughterpc yeah I don't know that guy. He was just there. We have a euro-spec E36 M3 on the calendar; that's really the only one I'm interested in.

[@joecrosa]

Where is this???

[@EternalyRandom]

Over 5,000 lbs? holly shit! my that's 2,000 more than my car, and more than a 1,000 than my van.

[@seandabomb1399]

Matt love the videos and commentary btw !!! I have a 2015 Mercedes Benz designo cashmere Matt white E63 Biturbo type S that is modified to to over 730hp and 850ft/tq. If interested in test driving let me know. Thanks Sean

[@BCH37501]

Video quality seems alot better! New cameras?

[@TheSmokingTire]

just good morning light.

[@BCH37501]

Good job on the videos guys, don't let the drive+ haters get too ya!

[@MasterDayTrader]

Damn.. when were you up there with a Viper? Where can I see that video? :)

[@TheSmokingTire]

35823582 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZWUk2RumMh7aac

[@MasterDayTrader]

TheSmokingTire Thnks.. I really appreciate that.

[@DailyDriver.]

I dream to have a dark green on saddle flying spur with this engine. One day one day. I’ve always loved Bentley idk y

[@Leo1991]

That's the exact car i would buy, if i won alot money or idk got job or something like that which would make me able to spend the kind of money that this car costs:O it is really one of my absolute favorite cars of all time:D

[@Texas_Cruiser]

Goes to show what they could do with a lighter car if they wanted to. But they won't and I'm glad Bentley sticks to what they always have.

[@sSkillaz336]

Would love to see a video on the shelby 1000

[@TheSmokingTire]

***** we asked they won't let us drive one.

[@arleyki]

I can't wait for Matt to bin a car on one of these "one takes". I know he's probably a pretty standard driver amongst motoring jouno's (which means he's better than most regular enthusiast drivers but nowhere near as good as a pro driver). I just hope he survives and uploads the footage. Props from Oz TST..

[@TheSmokingTire]

I had my first crash in a subject car, my first incident of any kind since 2003, in New Zealand, It was on a race track (I've crashed twice in my life, both on tracks, both in the rain), in fucking horrific conditions. I really shouldn't have been in the car at all they were so bad. I am going to share the video, even though I only have the crash from one angle. It wasn't that bad of a shunt, but it can happen to anyone. I apologized for half an hour, wrote the man a check, and immediately got in another car to test, because we had to do it that day. Rarely, but sometimes, this job sucks.

[@therealboofighter]

+thesmokingtire, is there a protocol for when this happens? Is it assumed that you will pay? Do you talk about it before hand?

[@arleyki]

TheSmokingTire Damn sucky job hahaha!! Both times I've binned a car it was my own and they were both written off. Once a Holden SS Commodore into a rocky outcrop once a WRX backwards through a safety rail into a river in the wet. Neither times were recorded. Good luck mate.

[@TheSmokingTire]

boofighter the protocol for doing my job is that I have to be prepared to write a check at any time if something goes wrong and it's my fault. If it's a mechanical failure that has nothing to do with me, the owner/company takes care of it.

[@malnute]

Why does he keeps complaining about the weight, he was taring up that road with ease. I have watched a lot of car videos on YT, but this is the first one that made me feel like I was in a video game.

[@sgfreak96]

3:35 was a bit scary! I'd have been a little startled there.

[@warkus123]

I really love the chassis of the 68-70 (2nd gen) Charger, since I would use it as a daily driver I would have to probably swap in a modern engine in it (and drivelines and such too, but you get what I mean). I like looks more than noice so to speak, I rather have a modern engine than a stock engine. So does anyone more experienced than me know what that would roughly cost? Cause if I want a 2nd gen Charger I probably have to buy it from USA, I live in Sweden, then ship it over and reregister it here. (if thats even possible) I'm young and inexperienced and I want to know how that works. There are some 68-70's in Sweden, but they are pretty expensive and I want to know roughly how much a good quality 2nd gen costs in USA.

[@CoinDoctor1]

Is it just me or did Matt look like he was going to lose it @ 3:40?

[@T.mano21]

it's not just you,i was the same when i saw

[@pujani97]

Matt, I hope you will make full videos for The Smoking Tire. I'm Not willing to pay for Drive + as i don't like listening to most of the hosts but I love listening to you. With Chris Harris gone your the only one I enjoy watching on drive. If you gave your viewers an option to subscribe for no ads or even donate people would subscribe to you before they subscribe to Drive +, I know I would. I understand that Drive helps you but I hope you will become big enough to become independent from drive and expand to even just doing talks about new cars even if you haven't driven them yet. Best of luck with your business.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Alec Davidson as always, we will make pretty films for TST when budget allows, such as our upcoming series from New Zealand.

[@DickVanDyke8D]

every turn... squeal!

[@reddynos484]

This was more Horror than documentary-entertainer

[@Seximann]

This has that BRrRrRrr..!!

[@MrNicholg]

You just don't care about the numbers, just those 12 cylinders and that sound.

[@BasLm1]

Except for the fact that it has 8 cylinders, it's even in the title man...

[@MrNicholg]

no, it's got 365gtb running gear underneath...

[@PasDeMD]

Are there any good resources for learning more about the culture around mulholland drive / california canyon driving? Seems really interesting, but not easy to find good info other than car reviews and such.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Pas De MD best way is to just show up and experience it for yourself!

[@jospi2]

KZbinr Rnickeymouse has tons of mullholland videos.

[@PasDeMD]

TheSmokingTire Some day, man. Related, my California 1 vacation was ruined by it falling into the ocean and being closed for several months.

[@zAutobahnDriver]

TheSmokingTire You have interns over at TST, no? Why not give them a couple of cameras and let them shoot a little film about the whole Mulholland thing? I bet there are many interesting aspects.

[@leekyx1097]

is this a 2016