Even though we were troubled by the epidemic, we overcame many difficulties and came to Ningbo at Bentley's invitation. This special year, that is, the 20th anniversary of Bentley brand entering China, started an unforgettable journey. Anyway, in this article, we test drive the convertible versions of Continental GT and Continental GT. Yes, you can use "there is a tiger in your heart, smell the roses." To express the character of this car, the official European GT model. (This article mainly shares the test drive content of European GT models. Because the hardware configuration of the convertible version is basically the same, only some differences are described, and the repeated parts will not be repeated. )
# Appearance: Keep pace with the times in inheritance
First of all, you should understand the positioning of European GT cars. Although it is a coupe, it is named "GT" after all. Therefore, it is different from the traditional coupe or coupe, and its difference is not just an exaggerated slip-back shape. But from the matching of performance to the adjustment of chassis, it all fits the real positioning: ultra-luxury sports station wagon. In addition to efficient transmission and strong performance, taking into account comfort and luxury configuration, it can also provide free will during long-distance driving, which we will share in the power section later.
After the precipitation of time, after the big waves, what is left is the classic. The design language of Bentley Continental GT is still very family-style. Personally, I feel that Bentley brand is one of the few manufacturers that can play high-grade chrome decoration. Today, when everyone is pursuing the exterior decoration of blackening kit, only Bentley still uses chrome trim so beautifully. The chrome-plated decoration of the whole car adopts electroplating spraying process, and the texture is really advanced. Whether it is matte or bright visual effects, it is full of atmosphere.
I have to say that this flame orange color scheme is really eye-catching. Although it is not a convertible version, you are still the most beautiful boy on this street. The new generation Bentley Continental GT and the second generation Porsche Panamera are built on the same Volkswagen MSB platform. Through the change of appearance, you will feel that although the times are ever-changing, the classic design language has remained, but this is not static. The changes in inheritance are reflected in many details. This reminds me of Degang Guo's explanation of traditional crosstalk. You can innovate, but you can't abandon what you have accumulated over the years. You should adapt to the changes of the times on this basis.
The car's body lines are very simple, and the design idea of simplifying the complex runs through. The length, width and height of this car are 4850 mm *1954 mm *1405 mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2851mm. From the visual point of view, the front suspension of this car is very short, and the ratio of front and rear weights has been well optimized.
# What's the difference between the convertible version?
Let's talk about the difference between the convertible version first. We didn't test drive the version with W 12 engine, and all of them were V8 models. From the driving experience, there is no obvious difference between the two cars. Surprisingly, the noise of the soft-top convertible model at high speed is not worse than that of the hard-top model, at least I don't feel any obvious difference in sound insulation. From the side, the biggest difference is that the tail of the convertible version does not have the "slip back" design like the hardtop. In order to leave storage and motor position for the roof, it does take up part of the trunk space. The trunk opening of the convertible version is obviously smaller than that of the hardtop version, and the rear liftable tail wing of the hardtop version is not provided. The opening speed of the convertible version is about 19 seconds, provided that the speed is less than 50 kilometers per hour.
In addition, there is no difference between the hard top and the convertible version. There are still some differences between configuration and some appearance packages. The blue convertible version we got is the top Mulliner version, and the logo with the word "Mulliner" proves that this car is a fully customized model, which can be customized according to customer's needs, including 22-inch 10 hollow wheels and Breitling cooperation clock. Because the configuration of each Mulliner version is different according to the customization requirements, only the "Mulliner" department is introduced here, specifically.
As Bentley's personalized customization department, Moulene aims to turn the dream of customer-specific customization into reality and interpret the highest realm of personalized customization. With the support of experienced team and engineers and designers from Bentley's Crewe factory in England, Mulena department is determined to meet the personalized customization needs of extraordinary people. The department will continue to expand new possibilities for Bentley brand core cars, such as the European GT Mulena version and the European GT convertible Mulena version. At the same time, this department is also committed to meeting other personalized customization needs of Bentley customers. All models of Bentley brand provide customers with a series of personalized choices: from body painting, leather and stitching combination to customized configuration.
# Interior: Luxurious materials and bold contrast design.
The interior of Continental GT is a modern retro design idea. You can see many decorative pieces of wood grain pressing and chrome-plated knobs, and you can also see this bold and unconstrained design. This color is difficult to try on a regular car because it is too personalized. The chrome-plated decorative strip on the center console connects the preceding with the following, and the decorative plate extends to the doors on both sides, which is very integrated. In addition, the brand-new flip screen design also provides a show-off talk, and the UI design and function of LCD screen also add a bit of scientific and technological color to it.
These three watches are on the other side of the screen flip, which is also Bentley's very recognizable design logo. From left to right are the functions of temperature, compass and timer. The extensions of these three instruments all have very gorgeous diamond knurling patterns, which are also very complicated and precise processes in mechanical watches and can be called works of art.
Continental GT also provides a wealth of interior choices, including color layout, main color, secondary color, central control panel material/color, seat material/color, all of which support customization options. According to the different combinations of colors and materials, it can present an ever-changing style.
Double 12.3 inch LCD dashboard and display screen add some modern elements to this British retro gentleman. Thanks to the advantages of integrated resources of Volkswagen Group, the instruments and display screens are basically the same as those of Audi, which is understandable. This MMI system is also very easy to use, simple and easy to operate, and the touch screen is very smooth.
The bright spot of the contrast splicing of door panels still comes from the materials, and the wooden decorative panels are still a bit "stinging", which actually highlights the exclusive atmosphere of manual interior decoration and the application of solid wood. A lot of stitching techniques are used in the car, and the steering wheel is hand-sewn and built by Crewe Factory.
As a GT coupe, the seats of Continental GT are very spacious, which ensures the comfort of the front row. Compared with traditional sports cars, the Continental GT provides a sitting posture, and the seat provides excellent support, which makes people more like driving a large luxury car. Of course, such a wide seat will inevitably occupy the back row space. Compared with the other two models, the rear space of Continental GT is already very good, but if you sit in the back for a long time, it will still affect the comfort.
# Dynamic sharing: Bentley mode and sports mode are tigers and roses.
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