Le Baton pays tribute to the one who saved Bentley
This page is translated from the original post "Le Baton rend hommage à celle qui a sauvé Bentley" in French.
- 03/12/2023 17:28
The Baton created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Bentley Continental GT is back in England after a worldwide journey.
Don’t know the “Baton” from Bentley? Nothing surprising, because unless you’re a hardcore fan of the brand, have encountered it during its world tour, or… receive press releases from the company like us, you’ve obviously missed this info.
The Baton was developed in Bentley’s Crewe design studio and features the same meticulous level of refinement as any production model. Finished in cypress green (the exterior finish of the very first production Continental GT), the Baton has an intriguing asymmetrical touch, reminiscent of an airplane propeller blade. A knurled cap, inspired by the driving mode selector of the Continental GT, allows access to the interior of the piece.
That’s about the object, now let’s focus on the one it honors and truly deserves, the Continental GT which celebrates its two decades of success. The launch of the first generation of the Continental GT in 2003 marked a seismic shift in Bentley Motors’ destiny. The first Bentley of the modern era, the first to feature all-wheel drive, and the first equipped with a W12 engine, the Continental GT allowed Bentley to regain its prestigious standing, which it has maintained ever since. The first-generation Continental GT offered a unique combination of design, performance, and of course, refinement. Four seats of pure luxury with a top speed exceeding 300 km/h. Without the Continental GT, who knows if the brand would have survived…
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