Overview
Competing in the midsize coupe segment, the 2014 Bentley Continental GT V8 Coupe is a direct competitor to the more expensive Ferrari 458 Italia Coupe, the Maserati Granturismo Coupe, and the Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 Coupe which has the lowest price tag among the bunch. With a standalone trim, the Continental GT V8 carries an MSRP of $177,500. It is offered with a 4.0L V8 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, producing 500 horsepower and 487 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a tweaked version of the same engine that produces 521 horsepower and 502 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Bentley Continental GT V8 Coupe manages a 0-60 of 4.1 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 18 MPG.
