Track Beckons For New Continental GT
Evo|February 2018

Sub-1300kg, 550bhp, V8-powered racer revealed hot on the heels of new Bentley road car

Track Beckons For New Continental GT

IT TOOK BENTLEY A DECADE TO GET its original Continental GT out of the paddock and onto the track, but a GT3 racing version of the new Conti GT (driven on page 28) will line up on the grid at Monza in 2018 within a couple of months of the first road cars being delivered. And it has a lot to live up to.

The original Continental GT3 race car racked up 528 races, 120 podiums and 45 wins during its short, four-year life. And with GT3 racing becoming evermore competitive, the new Bentley contender can’t afford the smallest confidence lift on its way into the first corner.

This story is from the February 2018 edition of Evo.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the February 2018 edition of Evo.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM EVOView All
Tiff Needell
Evo UK

Tiff Needell

From Morris Travellers to McLarens, via Le Mans and F1, television's original Mr Sideways talks about his behind-the-wheel highlights

time-read
8 mins  |
May 2024
Aston Martin DB12 Volante
Evo UK

Aston Martin DB12 Volante

The drop-top version of Aston Martin's super tourer’ has arrived, complete with the same 6/lbhp V8 and 202mph top speed. But the need for a calmer soul lingers

time-read
6 mins  |
May 2024
BEST BUYS
Evo UK

BEST BUYS

Sam Jenkins

time-read
9 mins  |
May 2024
THE ANATOMY OF A PENSKE 123 INDYCAR
Evo UK

THE ANATOMY OF A PENSKE 123 INDYCAR

For a while in the '90s, IndyCar challenged Formula 1 as the premier form of motorsport; we look under the skin of a Penske PC23 from the series' golden era

time-read
10+ mins  |
May 2024
TECHNOLOGY OVERLOAD?
Evo UK

TECHNOLOGY OVERLOAD?

Do today's car interfaces ask too much of the driver? And how can they be improved? We get an Airbus pilot's expert opinion

time-read
6 mins  |
May 2024
ARCH RIVALS
Evo UK

ARCH RIVALS

Audi's RS4 is going out on a high with the Competition version; Alfa Romeo's Giulia Quadrifoglio fights on with a new facelift. The two meet for a shootout

time-read
10 mins  |
May 2024
BLUE FUNDAY
Evo UK

BLUE FUNDAY

The road-going Maserati MC20 was evo Car of the Year 2022, so great things are expected of the GT2 race version. We head for the Autodromo di Modena to find out if it delivers

time-read
9 mins  |
May 2024
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
Evo UK

Vredestein Ultrac Pro

New high performance tyre claims unique blend of grip and ride comfort. We put it to the test

time-read
3 mins  |
May 2024
Virtual sanity
Evo UK

Virtual sanity

Can sophisticated driving simulators replace costly, physical prototypes? We visit the new £4m Horiba MIRA simulator complex to take a digital drive

time-read
5 mins  |
May 2024
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio
Evo UK

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio

A package of updates for 2024 ensures the Giulia's sister car remains the most super of super-SUVs

time-read
5 mins  |
May 2024