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Plenty of power in that six-litre monster.
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The new Bentley Continental GT Speed has arrived. All photos courtesy Bentley
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Tearing up the tarmac in the most refined way.
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Under the spotlight.
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The new, darker grille.
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The Bentley moniker on the running board.
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Showing its tail.
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Looking assertive from the front.
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New padded headrests.
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It's all distinctly posh on the inside.
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The GT Speed is a supercar you won't have difficulty with in an urban environment - unlike some.
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The Bentley badge.
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The new Speed GT is inspired by vehicles from the 1920s, but that might not be obvious.
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Neat air vents in the cabin.
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New 22-inch wheels on the GT Speed.
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It looks sedate now, but that won't last long when you get on the open road.
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The newly designed dashboard.
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The GT Speed is subtly different design-wise to its predecessor.
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Speed by name, speed by nature.
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The GT Speed is a sporty looker, for sure.
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Alcantara stylings on the inside.
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Plenty of power in that six-litre monster.
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The new Bentley Continental GT Speed has arrived. All photos courtesy Bentley
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Tearing up the tarmac in the most refined way.
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Under the spotlight.
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The new, darker grille.
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The Bentley moniker on the running board.
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Showing its tail.
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Looking assertive from the front.
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New padded headrests.
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It's all distinctly posh on the inside.
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The GT Speed is a supercar you won't have difficulty with in an urban environment - unlike some.
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The Bentley badge.
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The new Speed GT is inspired by vehicles from the 1920s, but that might not be obvious.
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Neat air vents in the cabin.
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New 22-inch wheels on the GT Speed.
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It looks sedate now, but that won't last long when you get on the open road.
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The newly designed dashboard.
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The GT Speed is subtly different design-wise to its predecessor.
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Speed by name, speed by nature.
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The GT Speed is a sporty looker, for sure.
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Alcantara stylings on the inside.
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Plenty of power in that six-litre monster.
Bentley unleashes new Continental GT Speed, its most dynamic model yet
The luxury manufacturer says its latest creation is capable of tearing up the tarmac like never before, but only in the most refined fashion
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