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The Bentley Continental GT is a grand touring car manufactured and marketed by the British company Bentley Motors since 2003. A two-door coupé or convertible, it was the first new Bentley released after the company's acquisition by Volkswagen AG in 1998, and the first Bentley to employ mass production manufacturing techniques. It was later joined by the Bentley Continental Flying Spur, a four-door saloon car variant. Origin In 1994, Rolls-Royce Motors who at that time owned the Bentley brand, previewed a convertible concept car at the Geneva Motor Show – the Concept Java. The car was designed to be a smaller, more affordable Bentley, yet still exclusive in order to maintain the integrity of the brand. It was to appeal to a new range of potential buyers and generate increase sales volume for Rolls-Royce. At the time the current Bentley Continental R was an ultra-exclusive £180,000 in the UK, within reach of a very select market, selling only 200–300 units a year. The Concept Java never went into production in the form seen in 1994, although 13 cars were made for the Sultan of Brunei. However, the Bentley Continental GT realised the concept of the Java as a more affordable Bentley, manufactured in much larger volumes. Whilst external styling is different, the dashboard design was clearly influenced by the Java. First generation (2003–2011) Continental GT (2003–2011) The vehicle debuted in 2002 at the Paris Motor Show, followed by Le Mans, the 2003 Goodwood Festival of Speed and the 2003 annual Bentley Drivers Club meeting at Silverstone. The car differed from the previous Continental R & T models in terms of its concept: although much of the car is hand assembled, it is a mass-produced car made in significantly larger numbers. It is not a coach-built car. The price at launch was less than half the price of the Continental R, giving the car a wider customer base. The Continental GT is equipped with a 6.0 litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine, which produces a DIN-rated power output of 560 PS (412 kW; 552 bhp) at 6,100 rpm, and torque of 650 N⋅m (479 lbf⋅ft) at 1,600–6,100 rpm. A Torsen-based permanent four-wheel drive is standard. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0.0 to 62.1 mph) in 4.8 seconds, and go on to reach a top speed of 318 km/h (197.6 mph).Early models include a choice of 6 body colours (Diamond Black, Burnt Oak, Cypress, Neptune, Spruce, and Umbrian Red), 8 hide colours (Beluga, Burnt Oak, Laurel, Nautic, Portland, Saffron, Savannah, Saddle), 5 veneer types (Burr Oak, Burr Walnut, Dark Stained Walnut, Madrona, Piano Black) and 4 carpet and seatbelt colours (Beluga, Burnt Oak, Laurel, Nautic). The dashboard clock was made by Swiss luxury watchmaker Breitling.American Musician Prince owned a 2006 Continental GT Coupe in Baby Blue. Upon his death, in April 2016, the car was placed on permanent display in the sound stage at his famous Paisley Park complex in Chanhassen, Minnesota. 2005 model year update, Mulliner Driving Specification (2004–2011) Changes to the Bentley Continental GT for 2005 include voice activation for the in-car telephone in six languages and increased interior trim options with the addition of magnolia hide, as well as carpets and seat belts that can be matched to either the main or secondary hide colour. The Mulliner Driving Specification includes 20-inch 2-piece 7-spoke alloy sports wheels with bespoke Yokohama Advan Sport 275/35 R20 tyres, drilled alloy sports foot pedals and footrest, a gear lever finished in knurled chrome and hide, two-tone leather and veneer combinations, diamond quilted hide to facings, doors and rear quarter panels; embroidered 'Bentley' marque emblem to seat facings, indented hide headlining and dark-stained burr walnut or piano black veneer. The vehicles went on sale in October 2004. Continental GTC (2006–2011) The convertible version of the Continental GT, the Continental GTC, was first presented in September 2005, and was introduced to several world markets in the autumn of 2006. The roof is produced by Karmann in Osnabrück, Germany. The GTC uses identical powertrain detail as the GT, and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0.0 to 62.1 mph) in 5.1 seconds. With the roof up, it can reach a top speed of 314 km/h (195.1 mph), though with the roof down top speed drops to 305 km/h (189.5 mph). The vehicle was unveiled at the 2006 New York International Auto Show, followed by the C. de Salamanca in Seville. The vehicle went on sale in late 2006. 2008 model year update, Continental GT Speed, Mulliner Driving Specification (2007–2011) Changes to the Continental GT for 2008 include a 35 kg (77 lb) reduction in kerb weight due primarily to optimisation of suspension and cooling system components and an increased use of aluminium parts in the suspension. Other changes include a revised Servotronic power steering for improved feel and feedback, optional fade-resistant carbon ceramic brakes provide improved brake feel (only available on 20-inch wheels), new, more upright front grille and larger lower air intakes give improved airflow to aid engine cooling; chromed headlamp bezels, two new exterior paint colours (Cumbrian Green and Granite), two new leather hide colours (Newmarket Tan and Cumbrian Green), new low-friction dampers, new 'Sport Traction' mode for the Bosch 8.1 ESP system and a Bentley 'B' brake pedal. The Mulliner Driving Specification includes drilled alloy sport foot-pedals, knurled chrome/hide gear lever, diamond quilted hide to seat facings, doors and rear quarter panels. The Continental GT Speed is a version of the Continental GT with increased engine power to 608 PS (447 kW; 600 bhp) and 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft) of torque. It also includes a lowered ride height, uprated spring/damper settings and uprated anti-roll bars for improved agility and body control; unique 9.5Jx20-inch wheels with bespoke Pirelli P-Zero performance tyres, retuned speed-sensitive Servotronic system, solid-mounted front subframe and stiffer rear bushings; 'Dynamic' mode for the Bosch 8.1 ESP system, front grille and lower air intakes in dark-tinted chrome matrix and wider rifled sports exhaust tail pipes. 2008 model year vehicles also include a price increase over previous models.The new Continental GT and GT Speed were available to order from August 2007.The Continental GT Speed was unveiled at Laguna Village Polo in 2007, followed by the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. 2009 Continental GTC update, Continental GTC Speed, Mulliner Driving Specification (2009–2011) Changes to the Continental GTC for 2009 include a new more upright front grille, larger lower air intake, chrome headlamp bezels, retuned Servotronic power steering for improved feedback and feel, new optional Follow-to-stop, radar–based Adaptive Cruise Control, optional carbon ceramic brakes with 420 mm front and 356 mm rear discs and eight-piston callipers (only available with 20 – inch wheels), two new exterior colours (Aquamarine, Blue Crystal) and a new interior .... 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    Firefighter Colt Bedford loves the job, even when the job almost kills him.Two years later, the accident still haunts him. What began as nightmares starts to creep over into his wa...

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    Smoky Mountain Christmas

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    The Bedfords are playing matchmaker. And they have a little help.Grace and Ray Bedford have opened up the family home for their annual Christmas party and half of the Gatlinburg ar...

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    Her Last Love

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    She left for the military thinking she would have it all. The career, the man she loved, a family of her own. Then her fiancé issued an ultimatum: come home and marry him, or lose ...

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    From This Moment

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    Independent and outspoken, Grace Burgess is everything her conservative parents think she shouldn't be. To their way of thinking, she should be settling down, not dreaming of adven...

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    When Love Comes Home

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    The summer before she left for college, Kari Nelson had the world in the palm of her hand. She was on her way out of her small hometown and out from under the thumbs of her control...

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    Running For Him

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    Living with an alcoholic father during her teenage years, McKenna Parker grew up learning to fend for herself. The one constant in an otherwise chaotic life has been her highschool...

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    If The Shoe Fits

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    Rumor had it that there was magic in the air in Enchantment, South Carolina. And that if you stayed long enough, wished hard enough, any dream could come true.Ella Hazelwood desper...

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    Growing up in a small town, Sarah Wright knew city boy Jake Ryland was going to be trouble the minute she saw him. In order to help a friend, Jake moved from his home in the city ...

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    As an assistant at The Gallery, Jayde Kincaid is used to artists and photographers coming and going. But there's one talented local photographer she has trouble working with: Dalto...

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    Take Me Home

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    Charlotte Bedford left her sleepy little hometown in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains to make a name for herself as a fashion photographer in the Big Apple. She'd craved succes...

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    The Bedfords Complete Box Set

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    Life in the Smoky Mountains moves at a slower pace. For the Bedfords and their friends, life is full of ups and downs, especially when it comes to their family and matters of the h...

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    To Love Again

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    When Bethany Lewis buried her husband, she thought she'd also buried any other chance at love. She'd married her high school sweetheart at a young age and thought they would have t...

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    For these four lifelong friends, life hasn't turned out quite the way they expected. Discover how friendship and falling in love lead each of them to their happy ever after. This b...

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    Stay With Me

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    Park ranger Clay Bedford is content with his life. He has, and loves, the dream job he's always wanted. His closeknit family lives nearby, and he has good friends and a loyal dog f...