CONTINENTAL THRIFT

摘要

The Bentley Continental GT was originally priced at ￡110,000, but you can now pick one up for almost ￡90,000 less than that. John Evans investigates Engineered by Germans, assembled in Crewe and, in Bentley terms at least, a bargain when new, the Continental GT is that rare thing: a cracking used car buy. Yes, it has a 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 engine that will struggle to better 17mpg, and if something goes badly wrong, you may need to sell your home to pay for repairs. But just look at the upsides: that engine produces 479lb ft at just 1600rpm for effortless wafting and 0-62mph in 4.8sec without breaking sweat. The chassis boasts air suspension and four-wheel drive. Best of all, the neighbours will hate you.