Overview: As a favorite of rappers, superstar athletes, and million- and billionaires, the Continental has something for everyone with Louis Vuitton valises full of cash. Offered as a four-seat coupe or convertible, you have a choice of three twin-turbo engines: There is a 500-hp V-8, a 521-hp V-8 S, and a 616-hp W-12; all feature an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. Prefer your Conti GT in an ultra-performance version? Check out the GT3-R coupe with its 592-hp V-8; only 300 will be sold.
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, four-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe
BASE PRICE: $339,725
ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve 4.0-liter V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 244 cu in, 3993 cc
Power: 592 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 553 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 108.1 in
Length: 189.2 in
Width: 76.5 in Height: 55.3 in
Curb weight (C/D est): 4900 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 3.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 8.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 11.9 sec
Top speed: 190 mph
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway: 13/20 mpg
Price: $212,325-$339,725