Revised Bentley Ups The Ante

The car is already an awesome mix of performance and comfort - and now it's getting more of both. Bentley's Continental GT has been given a makeover and is taking the stage for the first time at this week's Paris Motor Show.

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22nd September 2004

For 2005, bosses have upped the ante on the standard car and are also offering the new Mulliner Driving Specification. MDS buyers get huge 20-inch, seven-spoke alloys with stickier tyres, giving a more athletic look and improved handling.

Drilled pedals, a chrome and leather gearstick, new seats plus a choice of trim combinations will mean a more sporty interior, too. The standard Conti gets voice activation for the in-car phone and the choice of magnolia leather with colour-matched seatbelts. Both models benefit from more options, such as aluminum dash panels and a multi-function steering wheel. The Continental GT costs ΂£112,750, while the MDS is an extra ΂£6,000. Orders will be taken from October.