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Bentley cars: What's new for 2008
More speed for Continental Coupe, exclusive new Brooklands

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2009 Bentley Brooklands

2009 Bentley Brooklands

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ARNAGE: No major changes.

AZURE:No major changes.

BROOKLANDS: The all-new Bentley Brooklands will go on sale in early 2008 as a 2009 model. I wouldn’t plan a trip to the dealership, though, as the 550 examples that Bentley will build are already spoken for. Among the featuers of the $340,990 four-seat Brooklands: All-leather interior, special 20" wheels, and a 6.75 liter V8 (530 horsepower and 774 lb-ft of torque; according to Bentley that's the highest torque rating of any automotive engine ever produced) that whisks the Brooklands to 60 MPH in five seconds flat.

CONTINENTAL: The new Bentley Continental GT Speed coupe gets a 600 hp 12-cylinder engine (0-60 in 4.3 seconds), stiffer suspension and steering, and sportier styling cues. The Continental GT Coupe gets updated front-end styling, softer suspension tuning, and modifications to the 552 hp W12 engine that improve emissions and fuel economy. The Continental Flying Spur sedan and GTC convertible get a modified electronic stability control system, improved Bluetooth phone compatibility, and an optional 3-spoke steering wheel.

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