You NEED The New Bentley GT! And here's Why!

Welcome back to RBR guys, today we have our first ever Bentley video on the channel!! The 3rd generation #Bentley Continental GT! Today we’ll check out the history that leads up to this car, the changes made in generation 3, some awesome interior details and of course the sound and drive of this epic W12 engine car.
So guys the history of #BentleyMotors began with the man of the same name, Walter Owen Bentley, better known as WO. His career didn’t start in cars, but rather trains and later the war effort, but his skills were transferred thereafter to his dream of founding his own car company; he was quoted as saying he wanted to "To build a fast car, a good car, the best in its class.”
Since then, the goal of Bentley has been to create the best possible touring sports #supercar. His last and most infamous car, the 8 Litre, was the best example of this. A ludicrous engine paired to a dead silent 100MPH long distance touring vehicle. The course for the company was pretty much set from here on. Whats so cool is, every CEO from Bentley gets the 8 litre as their company car!
Shortly after this, the Great Depression hit, and Rolls Royce sneakily bought a struggling Bentley motors in receivership via a shell company.After this, much of what “Bentley” produced was simply re-skinned Rolls Royce vehicles. But there were some stand outs, particularly when H J Mulliner got involved, a different design team to Park Ward who Rolls used otherwise. Hence the Mulliner spec name used even today!
They made the First 2 doors cars in the 1950’s at Crewe where the factory is still located today, 10% lighter than the standard Silver dawn based car, they were the most expensive production cars in the world and the world's fastest 4/5-seater saloons with a top speed above 120 mph. These were mainly made for the UK, where we had no motorways back then, so these were created for open roads of continental Europe - hence the introduction of the name, ‘Continental’!
What followed was 30 years of using the same Rolls Royce rebadging, or regrilling, theme. That was until 1991 where the continental R was created, the first unique Bentley in all those years, we can still see hints of our modern cars in it.
In 1997, parent company Vickers decided it wanted to sell Rolls Royce, and in thus Bentley in town. We’ll cover that story another day but VW outbid BMW and long story short, ended up with the Bentley brand. The VW owned Bentley resurrected the Continental brand with their first ever car on a mass production line, and a with an equally impressive engine: 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 producing a crazy 560bhp and 479lb ft of torque!
It immediately became the GT super cruiser of choice, with waiting lists filmed with premiership football players. Though, we most note that both first and second generation Continentals were based on the VW phaeton, and though Bentley made full use of the resources available to it from the mothership, they always felt like they were based on an old car.
Then came GEN 3: this one is big news. The sleek design betrays the massive change under the skin, the platform itself which was built along side VW friend Porsche, called the MSB platform. It also underpins the Porsche Panamera, but very much some Bentley influence built in too!
There’s a 48 volt active anti roll bar, and 3 camber air suspension. The engine is the W12, its reworked with new cylinder heads, and moved back for a better 55/45 weight distribution. It produces 626bhp and 664lb ft (a 44bhp improvement, and more than the last GT Speed) but the headline for me was the 0-60 in 3.6 seconds!!
Will it all be enough to propel the Conti to dynamic levels it never previously reached? Today we explore:
- The History Of Bentley Motors
- Walter Owen Bentley
- The 8 Litre
- The Great Depression and Rolls Royce
- The first Continentals and HJ Mulliner
- Vickers Bentley models - Continental R/ T
- VW purchase of Bentley
- 2003 Continental GT
- 2006 Continental GTC
- 2008 Continental Speed
- Continental Supersports
- New 2021 Continental GT
- MSB Platform
- 48 volt Anti Roll bar, Suspension, Engine, Drive line, Gearbox
- Exterior Design
- EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept
- Interior Review
- W12 Exhaust Sound
- Full performance review
- Conclusion
Up next on on RBR is the new Taycan RWD vs the Taycan 4S, followed by another Bentley review with the Bentayga and MUCH MUCH More!! Subscribe to support us and see them first. :)
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[@RemoveBeforeRace]

Heard your feedback on the magic transition sound, so changed it to the classic one! 😉👌🏽 Love the GT Continental, the Speed is coming soon too, can’t wait to see how that compares!! Please do subscribe guys, keep to smash that 300k ASAP!!! 😈🙏🏽

[@YounesLayachi]

Speed hype !

[@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67]

Fantastic review, thank you. Younis,what is speed hype?

[@alexdoerschel]

I appreciate the change 🙌🏻

[@masterjejep1386]

How bout lc 500

[@jackahorey2354]

Originally, in the Ian Flemming books, James Bond did indeed drive a Bentley so you're not wrong, mate.

[@rbclark9481]

I know it’s off topic but can we take a minute to remember one of the most legendary people ever Sabine Schmitz who died early on this morning RIP❤️

[@itsmebillo]

Oh no! That's very sad.

[@DanielSadjadian]

RIP Sabine.

[@RemoveBeforeRace]

Thank you for this comment

[@happygilmore2100]

Rest in peace Sabine, I got to know her from top gear.

[@mich5528]

A legend! May she be remembered as one of the greatest!

[@lloydgriffiths1847]

This might seem like a car for “older gentleman” but I’m in my early 20’s and this is one of my favourite cars at the moment.

[@jadenshah]

Yeah man I'm 17 and this has easily become one of my favorite cars

[@Carfan678]

Ik rich kids exist but it probably seems that way cause that’s a majority of who can afford these cars

[@stefan5218]

this is exactly how you combine class and tech.

[@zay395]

For sure. The germans need to learn from this. Heck even the new bentley inspired Genesis cars look better than the bland mercs and ugly big grill bmws

[@savagesock3598]

With extra electrical problems ;)

[@stefan5218]

@@savagesock3598 i actually agree with you. i myself drive an older audi and enjoy it. i love how new cars look, but i do think they just overdo it with screens and useless stuff. however, if i compare the solutions from bentley, i think they got it just right. i mostly enjoy lexus to be honest and toyota has sparked my interest aswell - mainly because both focus on what is important: driving.

[@savagesock3598]

@@stefan5218 right, I imagine if I ever am in the market for a luxury car I'd go with a Lexus since they have all sorts of features and have better build quality.

[@Apoindeed]

@@zay395 umm, its as much as German car as it ever could be. Literally nothing is British about this.

[@Mamo878]

That leaf stuck in the grill will haunt my dreams.

[@pratikvyas9626]

lol

[@has0011]

Don’t know any channel which goes into this much detail about the history and dna of a car, it’s design language and platform as you do. Thanks for these reviews man

[@tbn22]

In a world where mainstream car design and powertrains get worse and worse every year, it is SO refreshing to see a piece of art like this being offered on sale. Stunning and expressive exterior design. Classy, artistic interior with a lot of flair and attention to detail (And NO sickly futuristic design language)... And then that engine... A dream come true.

[@nayabmasud424]

This Bentley GT and the M8 Gran Coupe are by far my favourite cars of the current generation. Blows everything else away in their class. GT63s deserves a shout too.

[@lastwhtknight3002]

AMG GT ?

[@MrTechnotrance98]

RS7 shout out too

[@See.You.Soon.027]

There are very few cars in the world which can challenge S65/63 Coupe, and I think this one is right up there!! Absolutely LOVE this masterpiece!! Thank you God.

[@See.You.Soon.027]

@Warm Tortilla Civic is even better!

[@furrukhhasan3435]

There is something very special about Bentley: a sense of great taste! Loved the video.

[@tommy_clayton]

Of course I need one, I just can't afford it 😅

[@RemoveBeforeRace]

Hey me too 🤣

[@batur_psychology19]

@@RemoveBeforeRace bruh don't u have like 5 amgs??

[@kwakufrempong9185]

@@batur_psychology19 exactly lmao

[@edwardkenway2652]

I really like that he said I can’t afford too, just so he don’t feel bad.

[@batur_psychology19]

@@edwardkenway2652 interesting, i think its rather dishonest

[@dkkatwa]

In the books, James Bond started off driving a Bentley...perfect car for 007

[@AB-fr2ei]

But i think Aston-Martin correspond more to the Dangerous vibes of James Bond

[@lastwhtknight3002]

And drinking MacAllen Scotch not girly vodka martinis.

[@ai7333]

@A B because they’re powered by AMG 😍

[@AB-fr2ei]

@@ai7333 no V12s are Aston-Martin Only V8s are AMG and before the Vantage/DB11 V8 It was all Aston-martin

[@pratikvyas9626]

agreed, much more better than an AM

[@pete6705]

I’m gonna buy this in 2060, when everyone is using flying cars, and I can get this real cheap

[@ImMystery_Man]

What's your age???

[@stephenwilliamson8012]

My dream car is a Bentley GT Continental. Maybe one day I will own one. I read somewhere that the reason they have the hideaway screen is so the car will remain timeless even when that screen tech becomes dated.

[@holprod00]

sad fact is that this car wont age,the build quality is just to poor..

[@stephenwilliamson8012]

@@holprod00 Really? I thought they had a high level of build quality. I do know they depreciate drastically. Is that due to build quality?

[@DanielSadjadian]

Absolutely gorgeous, love the new design. Interior looks and feels far more luxurious than most of its rivals.

[@holprod00]

sadly with the poorest build quality of them all..

[@MrG1969X]

EASILY THE BEST ALL ROUND CAR REVIEWER ON YOU TUBE

[@lastwhtknight3002]

Agreed!

[@stephenlane9168]

Loved this video Raz. I share your thoughts on this beauty. In fairness, I’ve loved all generations of the Continental. Beautiful drive, and gracious wafter on all road surfaces 👌 loving seeing other brands on your channel and you and Jamie enabling the RBR game changing treatment & histories. Fantastic premier channel, that I’ve enjoyed following from day one.

[@khia2805]

The interior is a masterpiece! The rotating screen will allow the interior to age really well.

[@holprod00]

well it doesnt age so much,hence the really poor build quality

[@keithhilton1564]

@@holprod00 You are probably right will be a knight mare when it goes wrong. Colour looks awful and very flat.

[@indykalia8224]

RBR going upmarket!

[@TheLegenDacster]

RBR & RRR, your video is nothing short of brrrrrrrilliant. From the enthralling & brief company history, to the exciting and thorough review. Loved it. Subscribed. All the best.

[@tuerkischermeister]

You have out-done yourself with this, it is a sheer pleasure to observe automobiles via your commentary, I love your English, I love your no b.s. rhetoric derived from your own experiences, thanks! (p.s. Yesss, the oval rear lights are an art work on their own!)

[@andreasm.3860]

Absolutely stunning. A work of art!! Great video by the way 👌

[@ryker19232]

this is really a fabulous review, better than any i've seen of this car. presenter really understands and appreciates what makes these cars so special

[@peterclifton6312]

Great video love contrasting inside the car with all that fine diamond stitching 🧵 The ambient lighting as for the outside colour wow looks stunning

[@CarvingCanyons]

Another great one! I want that gt convertible in British racing green so much :)

[@FIREBLADEONE]

Thoroughly enjoyable review thank you. Clearly you were enjoying the experience, a joyous car for sure!

[@toastman6847]

You listed to my advice on the transition sound :), Great video too mate nice to see a different brand of car in the RBR videos

[@RemoveBeforeRace]

Of course I did!

[@10Tenths]

I appreciate BRG, but gotta admit it almost doesn't get more British than Cricket Ball red!

[@edgarsdzerins]

British Racing Green for me!:)

[@RemoveBeforeRace]

Agreed! It’s like your granddads old car.

[@sakaarnayak666]

And this is such a cool video! Loved to learn about Bentley's history.

[@jamiebeverley9705]

Hi Raz from Australia, brilliant video and these Bentleys are something else, WOW what a beautiful beautiful thing, stunning car !

[@YounesLayachi]

Glad to see a Bentley on this channel :D Awesome

[@user-tw7ng3xz3g]

Y're so good at editing. That's Amazing :)

[@chucke.7141]

Excellent video. A lot of work went into it.

[@toucan221]

Hello RAZ this is my first look at your videos, I will look at few more and maybe subscribe. got to say Superb video from start to finish, I really like that you gave a little history and understanding of the Continental. in fact thoroughly enjoyed this video, Have a nice day Raz 😀😍😎🚗🏍💙🎶

[@bertieperret]

Beautiful car, rear light have an “Alien eyes” look

[@worldwise8939]

Fantastic well rounded view, hat off to you

[@DJsteuph]

just discovered your channel and i must say your content is excellent

[@lucassproesser2191]

I've been in love with Bentleys for a while now, but these new versions are on another level. Great video, as usual, mate. Thanks!

[@andrewdavis2325]

I love the mk 3 version of the Continental. They have got it just right on this version. Well done Bentley.

[@zahabjutt3319]

This is going to be my new favorite color combination in Bentley GT, my favorite car :)

[@2tp223]

Very nice Car indeed!

[@michaelgrooms7485]

Thank you for the in-depth detail on The New Bentley Continental GT Speed. You have done it true justice.

[@GBFeb72]

Great car reviews mate, loving your vids... more BMW content though please 😉👍🏻

[@JAMAL12382]

Astounding work Raz

[@ttmabasa8569]

I'm seeing this channel for the first time, i subscribe right away

[@davidh.8798]

High quality content in this vid. Very nice job. As for the car, I don't think there's a better interior in any production car.

[@rossmcbrearty9545]

Great video, thank you!

[@MaxNeal-tl9bd]

Great review my friend!

[@markukblackmore]

Loved the historic review. Again another superb video. This car would be a must buy on the way to the Camelot offices.

[@deltasauce8167]

Great review Raz, “oh to have a diamond knob”, that’s what she said! 😜

[@RemoveBeforeRace]

😂😂😂

[@sakaarnayak666]

The car sure does look like an absolute blessing!

[@MrJonahbrown27]

This review and the New Bentley GT is straight 🔥🔥🔥

[@naeemakhter124]

After AMG I’m definitely a Bentley fan!

[@GRecordss]

Dont know but accidentally saw one of these and it was gorgeous i love it

[@IamBoss12]

Bro you can become one of the brand ambassador of these cars .... You elxplain good 👍👍👍keep the work man!!

[@niksingh8908]

wow !! that was amazing .

[@Snookered4568]

This is only bentley i’ve ever purchased and will be the only model i’ll ever own ! the continental GT is an all time favorite car out of every single one we’ve had

[@3irenic]

Sports and class with tech that also don't leave that analogue style in the dirt. A great start for ConT indeed

[@AnthonyKellett]

Just FYI, in the James Bond books, his personal car was a Bentley. First, "one of those 4.5 litre Bentleys" built in 1933 (though Fleming later stated 1930, for some reason) and, later, a grey Bentley Mark II Continental, which he upgraded from a 4.5 litre to a 4.9 litre engine, and had a custom drophead body from Mulliner.

[@baritone90]

You have really great content. It would extremely good if you would add years of production for the previous version cars and other comparisons. Cheers!

[@bertramos3002]

Great job on the review.

[@bigboyblack7943]

Needing it is not the problem....getting it is!!!!

[@simonbutton2055]

This guy is a first class reviewer. One of the best.

[@YounesLayachi]

These titles are the bane of my existence xD Bentley GT

[@2Black4yall]

Your page is very informative 👌👍👏

[@edgargomes8003]

RBR NUMBER ☝🏼AS ALWAYS 👊🏽👍🏽💯

[@isaacnewton3498]

I understand this car, I get this car, I love this car. But in examining this car to the fullest you must consider the cost of owning. Check it out the cost to service and the frequency of service. Anyway thanks for doing this

[@kristofevo]

Im 48, and own modded Evo 5 and 6 RS’s, but this car really appeals to me and I have no idea why! It is the complete antithesis of what i want in a car, but could definitely see one in my garage.

[@MGBranco]

This is just a stunning car! And a fast one too!

[@michaelj7069]

That's a stunner.

[@sergiilymar6368]

I have been watching your videos for quite some time. And I have been always wondering why the person with that amount of money is driving a small C63 (in the nice sense of it). Once you have switched to Porsche, it was already a level up. And now, with Bentley, finally, we have everything sorted out. This is finally a car that suits you and the lifestyle. Great job! Mercedes is a great premium car, but still, this is not as luxurious as Bentley and not as good as Porsche (IMHO). So we should be waiting for a RR Wraith (once it is upgraded) finally in your garage. Well done!

[@aneebaba06]

Spotted one not too from where I live here in Southern California last year. Beautiful thing to lay eyes on for sure. Yes, of course I took pictures hehe.

[@c.s.charles2102]

I've never been a Bentley fan, but that is a cool-looking car.

[@josh786manchester]

Great review👍

[@brianellory28]

Good little summary of the Bentley DNA .

[@pedrosaresarces8381]

You could say its a James Bond car, the first time Aston and Bond became associated was on the silver screen. In the books he drives a Bentley

[@PhatTok]

Raz, that was great, pls do one with the Flying Spur!

[@carmcarm8230]

That my dream car!!!

[@mso008]

Great video as always. I love this car. Would purchase a Conti over a Wraith

[@TheErichottie]

My god that colour is to die for its gorgeous! I wanna see this man do a review of the New MK8 Golf R!

[@omgLaven]

what's that color called? it surely is gorgeous 😊

[@joellarrysr9977]

I have always loved this car, especially the convertible

[@kennethparker9946]

Just subscribed [where have I been all this time?!!]

[@cywoods60]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR REVIEWING MY DREAM CAR.

[@velvetjones1856]

Very nice spec on this car.

[@scubatrucker6806]

Gorgeous interior..

[@sydneydaramy5453]

That was fantastic I enjoyed 😉 that

[@cyrilchou894]

Now that the S63 coupe is no more, this is really the only sporty/lux GT out there!

[@firewaffle1]

Perhaps the upcoming SL... I can't wait for it

[@sydneydaramy5453]

I love that it was beautiful

[@noobrefinisher5443]

I'm looking at buying an early 2000s one as an upgrade of my current ride it's such a beautiful car

[@angusm205]

Great video

[@studiolezard]

Oooh, I love "periferated" seats

[@z.k2910]

That welcome sound it is exactly like the one in audi 😀

[@Captianmex1C0]

I love me a good ol America F onefity but there's something special about the Elegance this car gives off

[@raygotz1069]

This is such a sexy car, love your reviews, be cool to see Aston Martin next!

[@bbsara0146]

The continental speed looks amazing. I can't wait to buy one. Im gonna have the continental speed, s class ,and mercedes GLE

[@silversleeper484]

Hello Mr. AMG, you forgot to mention the 2015 Continental GT3-R in your intro. It's amazing. I hope you can get your contact at Bently to review it. That would be Awesome. Thanks Tim 2015 Bentley Continental GT3-R, for example. Only 300 examples rolled off the production line, each powered by a twin-turbo, 4.0-liter V8 that develops 572 horsepower and 518 lb-ft of torque. Weighing in at 4,937 pounds

[@sp3ckedout224]

This car is simply amazing

[@rare6499]

Stunning car. I’m a couple of quid short though.

[@biggestthreattoyourexistence]

HOLY S***** THAT GT IS AMAZING

[@noybeeswax]

The Brit accent is making Conti sound incredibly see you next Tuesday 😂🤣

[@lukep6017]

Love that car. That should be your new daily driver.