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Bentley shows subtle, classic style with Continental GT V8 S

Body-color headlight surrounds and a powerful stance mark the V8-powered Continental GT.

Wayne Cunningham
Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET's Roadshow. Prior to the automotive beat, he covered spyware, Web building technologies, and computer hardware. He began covering technology and the Web in 1994 as an editor of The Net magazine.
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The backbone of the Bentley lineup, the Continental comes in a variety of configurations, including coupe and convertible.

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The Continental GT is a grand tourer, a two-door coupe with four seats, but primarily meant for two people.

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With a standard all-wheel-drive system, the Continental GT handles well.

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A standard air suspension includes four settings, ranging from comfort to sport.

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This 2016 Continental shows off the brand's subtle design, with unadorned lighting surrounds.

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This model also includes an "S" is in its name, denoting a sport version.

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The Continental GT V8 S sports a new twin-turbocharged V-8 engine, good for 521 horsepower but managing 25 mpg on the highway.

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Red brake calipers and a red background for the Bentley badge are attributes of the S, or sport, model.

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The small trunk can accommodate a couple of roller bags.

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Bentley uses fine quality coachwork in the cabin, and the seats have an optional massage function.

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This sport model shows off yellow embroidery, matching the body color, on the seats.

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The rear seats exist, but no one would want to sit here for long.

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