Bentley Continental GT Generation 99 (2005–present)
Bentley Continental GT Generation 99 (2005–present) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Bentley Continental GT — body generations
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.
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About this generation
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 at 6,100 rpm, and torque of at 1,600–6,100 rpm. A Torsen-based permanent four-wheel drive is standard. It can accelerate from in 4.8 seconds, and go on to reach a top speed of . The Continental GT coupe features fixed front quarter glass, but no B pillar between the front and rear side windows, a design which has been carried on through all subsequent generations of the car.
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, which Bentley commissioned in 2002.
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. 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. 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 in 5.1 seconds. With the roof, it can reach a top speed of , though with the roof down top speed drops.
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. Changes to the Continental GT for 2008 include a 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.
Source: Wikipedia — Bentley Continental GT — First generation (2003–2011), CC BY-SA.
Market by model year
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | Vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 | $70,746 | 44% | 29,423 mi |
| 2016 | 16 | $80,484 | 50% | 28,197 mi |
| 2017 | 9 | $89,900 | 56% | 28,150 mi |
| 2020 | 17 | $159,981 | 100% | 13,959 mi |
Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | Engine |
| 2006 | 2 | 3 | Unknown Or Other, Tires, Wheels |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel/Propulsion System, Air Bags |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Speed Control, Wheels |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 3 | 12 | Seats, Steering |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | 4 | Electrical System, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | — |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.