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2009 Bentley Continental GT Safety Review

July 13, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

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The 2009 Bentley Continental features front, side, and curtain airbags, as well as anti-lock brakes, traction and stability control, and all-wheel drive. GTC Continentals also have rollover protection in the rear headrests. A rearview camera is available.

However, neither NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) nor the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) has crash-tested one of these ultra-luxury cars.

Few reviewers actually speak about safety in the GT or GTC, surprisingly. Reports Automotive.com, “Virtually every safety system is standard, with two-stage frontal airbags, side airbags for all doors, side curtain airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners, tire air pressure monitors, and on the GTC Convertible, reinforced windshield frame and pop-up rear seat rollover bars. Active safety software includes eight-generation electronic stability control, all-wheel drive, rain-sensing wipers, HID headlamps with washers, fog lamps front and rear, and antilock brakes with brake assist.”

In regard to vision, Automotive.com finds rear and quarter vision in the convertible superior to that in the coupe, thanks to the higher roof line, larger side windows, and distortion-free rear glass window that is wider than the view available through the inside mirror.

Conclusion

The 2009 Bentley Continental GT hasn’t been crash-tested, but its mass and safety gear imply few injuries in an accident.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:No dataNHTSANo dataIIHS The 2009 Bentley Continental features front, side, and curtain airbags, as well as anti-lock brakes, traction and stability control, and all-wheel drive. GTC Continentals also have rollover protection in the rear headrests. A rearview camera is available. However, neither NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) nor the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) has crash-tested one of these ultra-luxury cars. Few reviewers actually speak about safety in the GT or GTC, surprisingly. Reports Automotive.com, “Virtually every safety system is standard, with two-stage frontal airbags, side airbags for all doors, side curtain airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners, tire air pressure monitors, and on the GTC Convertible, reinforced windshield frame and pop-up rear seat rollover bars. Active safety software includes eight-generation electronic stability control, all-wheel drive, rain-sensing wipers, HID headlamps with washers, fog lamps front and rear, and antilock brakes with brake assist.” In regard to vision, Automotive.com finds rear and quarter vision in the convertible superior to that in the coupe, thanks to the higher roof line, larger side windows, and distortion-free rear glass window that is wider than the view available through the inside mirror. ConclusionThe 2009 Bentley Continental GT hasn’t been crash-tested, but its mass and safety gear imply few injuries in an accident. 2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT/GTC STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "makes the Benz look even more like a frumpy Solara" Automotive.com: "more distinctive than that of those other more imposing, less elegant carriages" Car and Driver: "visual nirvana" Although the 2009 Bentley GT coupe ...

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So few two-doors offer the interior space and ultra-luxe fittings of the Continental GT, only one rival comes to mind: the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class. The CL-Class blends a classy, conservative interior design with performance that has the straight-line acceleration, if not the handling, to keep up with top sports car models. Both feel hefty and poised on the open road, while the Bentley has the exclusivity edge to go with its cut-above cabin.

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