Objects of Desire

Bentley makes its move Saad and Trad have been blowing their trumpet about the new Bentley Continental GT. And why not? There are few names in motoring that match the romance, elegance and sheer brute force served up by Bentley. Today, Bentley is owned by those nice people at VW, who have been selling Bentley since January 2003. The Germans are at pains to point out that the car is still a wholesome bastion of all things British and admittedly the Bentley Continental GT is all car. Forget the walnut and leather (although it’s difficult), it’s the mechanics that will really blow your mind. The 6-liter, yes 6-liter, engine can do 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds, with a top speed of 198 mph (that’s 318 km/h to you foreign chaps). Fast enough? If you want one, it will set you back £145,000 (plus VAT and registration) but there is a