Bentley Continental GT (3rd Gen)

Bentley’s footprint in the 600-car catalogue numbers 22 cars, yet the Continental GT (3rd Gen) occupies a particularly distinct corner of that presence. It is one of just 12 cars in the entire catalogue using a W12 layout, and one of only 12 pairing that layout with AWD. That combination is the defining reason to notice it. The Continental GT is not simply another high-performance entry from a marque founded in 1919, it represents a very specific interpretation of the hyper GT formula.

Its position among all 600 cars shows the balance behind that interpretation. With 626 bhp, it ranks 162nd for power, placing it in the top 27% of the catalogue. Its 3.7-second 0-100 km/h time is faster than 356 cars, while its 333 km/h top speed places it 101st overall. These numbers put it firmly in the upper tier of outright performance, but the character suggested by the specification is broader than acceleration alone.

The 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 delivers 900 Nm of torque, supporting a grand touring approach that combines substantial power with all-weather capability through AWD. The 2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet body style gives this particular Continental GT a different presence within a collection, adding an open-air dimension to the W12, twin-turbocharged configuration found in only 11 cars across the catalogue. That technical pairing is the detail that separates it most clearly from the wider field.

At a used price of £140,000, it sits 243rd for cost among the 600 cars, meaning it is more expensive than 357 catalogue entries. Its cost per bhp is £224, a figure that places the financial commitment alongside a substantial level of performance. With 160 UK cars represented in the catalogue, the Continental GT also contributes a distinctly British entry to a broad global selection.

The numbers establish where this Bentley stands, but they do not decide how it belongs in a dream garage. A collection built around extreme speed may see the Continental GT as a refined counterpoint, while a collection focused on engineering character may see its W12 and AWD combination as the reason to choose it. The final judgement rests with the collector: whether this particular blend of open-top grand touring, twelve-cylinder rarity within the catalogue, and Bentley presence is the piece that makes the garage feel more complete.