There is hardly anything left to be said about John Mikel Obi’s football skills as many Nigerians follow the English Premier League and Chelsea Football Club, where he plays professionally. His recent performances for Nigeria’s Super Eagles have also warmed the hearts of many football lovers in the country to him. However, some may not know that Obi drives a 2008 Bentley Continental GT along with some other choice cars.
The 2008 Bentley Continental GT Speed is a high-performance edition of the Continental GT coupe featuring a powerful 12-cylinder engine, standard 20-inch wheels and luxury exterior and interior details. It costs a whooping $226,555 (about N35m)
Few things can compare in elegance to a stately Bentley. Bentleys are considered to be among the world’s best high-performance machines. In fact, James Bond author, Ian Fleming, could think of no better car for his rugged secret agent to drive than a 1933 Bentley supercharged convertible.
The GT Speed sets itself apart with a larger, dark-finished grille and 20-inch 12-double-spoke wheels, while the sumptuous interior gains diamond stitching to its seats. Buttons and switches are made of real metal, vent controls feature push-pull chrome knobs and the central clock is made by world-famous timepiece makerBreitling.
Body Styles and Options
The 2008 Bentley Continental GT Speed is a premium luxury coupe available in one loaded trim. Standard equipment includes 20-inch wheels, bi-xenon headlamps, an automatic extending rear spoiler, key-less ignition/entry, power latching doors, power opening/closing trunk, a full leather interior available in 17 off-the-shelf colours, diamond-stitched seat upholstery, alloy foot pedals, multi-zone automatic climate control with rear-seat controls, 14-way power front seats with memory, Bluetooth, a navigation system and a 12-speaker stereo with satellite radio and a glove box-mounted six-CD changer.
Options include carbon ceramic brakes, front seat massage, a heated steering wheel, rear-view camera, upgraded veneers and special-order interior and exterior colours.
Performance
Powering the 2008 Bentley Continental GT Speed is a 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged 12-cylinder formed in the unique W formation Volkswagen utilises for several of its most prestigious products. Rated at a magnificent 600 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, the big 12-pot sends its thrust to all four wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. Bentley estimates a 0-60-mph time of 4.3 seconds.
Safety
This ultra luxury coupe offers standard safety features like stability control, traction control, anti-lock brakes, side curtain airbags for front and rear passengers and front and rear parking sensors.
Interior Design and Special Features
This being a Bentley, there is tremendous attention to detail. You’ll find that even the car’s exterior mirrors are circled with chrome bezel, and seat-backs are graced with sleek, brushed aluminum release levers.
Double-pane side glass blocks wind noise and helps keep the cabin as quiet as a reading room. Interior controls are relatively intuitive, and most drivers will be able to function within the cabin without cracking the owner’s manual. There’s room for two passengers in back. Don’t expect an abundance of headroom, since the Continental GT’s sloping rear deck and window results in some compromises in this area. There’s ample room for groceries and cargo in the 13-cubic-foot trunk
Driving Impressions
The car’s weight and taut chassis make it feel secure when tested on corners, a trait that also owes a debt of gratitude to the car’s adjustable and automatic air suspension system. Unlike the regular Continental, the new GT Speed is a much more capable handler, with sharpened steering and better sorted suspension tuning.
Sources: www.car.com; www.theconnection.com; www.caranddriver.com
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