Continental GT First Edition rolls in
IF you are looking for a Continental GT a few notches above the standard one, Bentley Kuala Lumpur has just the right ride to catch your attention.
A Continental GT First Edition (First Edition) with some of the choicest options thrown in is doing the rounds in South-East Asia, kicking off with its Malaysian launch last month. The car, still a pre-production prototype, is available for preview with immediate effect.
Bentley did not say how many units of the First Edition will be built but it is likely to be in small numbers, perhaps even 100, to retain its exclusivity.
The First Edition follows on from the local debut of the third-generation Continental GT in early February. The standard Continental GT is priced at RM1.9mil, while the First Edition’s estimated selling price (before GST) is RM2.15mil.
So far, Bentley Kuala Lumpur has received one booking for the First Edition, and that was even before it arrived in its showroom here.
The interior specs have been cherry-picked by the Bentley design team, combining all of the finest features available on the third generation Continental GT to create what Bentley says is “the most luxurious grand tourer ever produced.”
The Rotating Display on the dashboard will wow potential customers. The system enables the driver to switch between three different fascia panels to suit the mood of the cabin.
Engine output for this active allwheel driven grand tourer is expected to come from a biturbo 6.0-litre W12 engine delivering 626hp and a monstrous 900Nm of torque. It’s the same engine used in the Bentayga, albeit with a new fuel injection system, and reworked for better refinement.
Bentley’s bespoke Mulliner department gets into the act with the Mulliner Driving Specification.
This driver-focused collection adds drilled alloy foot pedals, jewel-finished oil and filler caps, and unique 22-inch wheels that’s available in your choice of colour or in black that’s been semi or fully-polished finishes.
The specification is complemented by diamond-in-diamond quilt pattern on seats, door panels and rear quarter panels, all featuring a unique contrast stitch only available with the First Edition.
The car is expected to be here until mid-April before it heads to Singapore on its next tour stop.
The First Edition is available for viewing at Bentley Kuala Lumpur here by appointment. Call 03-2165 1688 to schedule a visit.