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The Bentley Continental GT is a grand tourer coupé with two doors and a 2+2 seating arrangement released in 2003, replacing the previous Rolls-Royce-based Continental R and T.PricingPrices start at around $177,000 (A$375,000) before options. The Continental GT has also been popular among celebrities and is sometimes referred to in the popular press as a "Baby Bentley". "Baby Bentley" however, usually refers to the Chrysler 300.
World Speed Record on Ice
In early 2007 a Bentley Continental GT driven by 4-time World rally champion Juha Kankkunen broke the World Speed Record on Ice on the frozen Baltic sea near Oulu, Finland. It averaged 321.6km/h (199.86 mph) in both directions on the "flying kilometer", reaching a maximum speed of 331 km/h (207 mph). Previously the record was 296 km/h (184 mph) held by a Bugatti EB110 Supersport. The Bentley was largely standard except for a roll-cage, some aerodynamic improvements and low-temperature fuel and calibration. Tires were from Nokia with spikes.
