Feel like I have just been to Spain and experienced the Bentley first hand. My goodness what an incredible experience it was. It was snowing. I saw the beautiful beaches. And I heard a lovely V8 soundtrack. Actually, I fell in love. To those who disliked the video.. haters gonna hate. But with Harry Metcalfe presenting, you will always be greatly outnumbered.
Well you stated one other factor there with "production methods". There are also materials used to make the engine (IE cast iron vs aluminium for example), turbo/superchargers, type of transmission (dual clutch vs manual for example).
This is "Hotel Marquès de Riscal", situated in the city named Elciego. In the North of Spain, province of Alava. The architect is Frank Gerhy (Guggenheim of Bilbao...)
The current Continental W12 is 2320 KG and the V8 is 2295 KG. Therefore, the difference is 25 KG. I can't find any Continentals weighing over 2600 KG. The heaviest I can find is the Continental GTC W12, which weighs 2485 KG. The second heaviest is the Continental GTC V8, which weighs 2470 KG, representing a 15 KG difference between V8 and W12 (even less than in GT form).
Two and a half ton of weight is massive, even moreso for a convertible. Bentley should seriously consider using a lot more aluminium as was done for the new Ranger Rover which shed a whopping 400+ kilograms from the previous model. That V8 sounds really nice.
Harry's delivery of his words is very similar to that of Rick Stein. . -they should team up and do a mini series driving great cars to great food locations and call it ' Cars'n' Cookin' or something like that. . Really enjoyable reviews these are. . .
W12 are what give German engineers orgasms, I think for what really ought to be a British GT a V8 is more appropriate. Even the flagship Mulsanne used a V8, although to a different effect.
This isn't a rival to any california of gran cabrio or dbs volante or whatever else. It's just in a class of it's own - big luxury car for giving you a royal lift to any place with a majestic sound. That's just it
It's a bit silly, but I was pretty surprised when at about 0:30 when Metcalfe steps to our right out of the camera and then steps in again from the left :D
I wasn't a fan of the previous Continental, but this one? Oh God I want one. The noise is absolutely superb. Could somebody lend me some money to get one?
while you work hard, try to be happy with whatever you got...that's what life is all about...there will always be something to desire for...you cant have everything you want..
My favorite part of any Bentley are its seats. Absolutely gorgeous.
Feel like I have just been to Spain and experienced the Bentley first hand.
My goodness what an incredible experience it was.
It was snowing. I saw the beautiful beaches. And I heard a lovely V8 soundtrack.
Actually, I fell in love.
To those who disliked the video.. haters gonna hate. But with Harry Metcalfe presenting, you will always be greatly outnumbered.
9:30 ''..the only thing this car is missing is fun." 11:37 "I'm having too much fun , I've left a photographer behind..." . Right.
Willem Oldewage It's almost as if he meant that relatively! /sarcasm
This guy kills it. His reviews are more concerned about everyday stuff. Way better than talking about horsepower and noise 24/7 like Jeremy...
Harry Metcalfe, I really admire your enthusiasm. Love your work! Thank you!
lol i love this guy, "you have reached your destination"
"thank you very much dear you've been a great help"
What kind of camera or camera mount are you using to video yourself? Thanks. DreamCarGarage1
Can you pls tell me which device you are filming? Thank you in advance.
This is why I subbed to EVO.
Awesome Video ... Spain is a very nice place in winters ...
I didn't like Bentleys untill this precise moment. This was a great review! Thanks Harry
But Bentley did like you ….
I just wish Harry made a review in my old Astra :D He makes all cars look cool when he reviews them!! Mr. Harry Metcalfe is the Man!
what is that hotel?
What is that place??? looks amazing
Evo Diaries was the best!
love love love these vids please keep them coming,harry is the man.
clicking on 'show the comment' again n again is so much fun !
Considering you lose a whole 2 litres, 120 bhp and that 12 cylinder sound/smoothness, is it really worth it for 3 MPG?
Love your evo Diaries!
Keep up the good work:D
Well you stated one other factor there with "production methods". There are also materials used to make the engine (IE cast iron vs aluminium for example), turbo/superchargers, type of transmission (dual clutch vs manual for example).
I thought I'd only like Chris Harris as a reviewer, but I really enjoyed this video by the big boss man himself.
Is the car auto or manual? I don't see him using the shifter.
what year is that?
A other top video Harry!! This is what we want!!
Where is this place?
chris harris did a review on the brx/frs/gt86, can henry do one too?
We Love You Harry
I love these types of videos, and Harry is such and awesome guy.
I would have preferred a test of the coupé version! But that's still awesome, I just love this evo's diaries. Great job harry ;D
Is it a stick or an automatic?
"Thank you very much dear, youve been a great help" to the satnav... love it :P
another incredible video...tough conditions though. San Diego CA doesn't have that weather!!
I love harry metcalfe, he's just one of the best!
Great Evo review as always. great to get so close to a car and see what it's really like. top marks!
I love Harry's reviews. I think the V8 is better also.
My favorite part is when he ripped off the engine cover. lol
Another great, honest and insightful video, Harry. About time we get a 'Harry Gear' show on t' tele box don't you think?
what happened to the W12 twin turbo engine?
Thank you very much, dear. You've been a great help.
is the convertible as sound deadened as the coupe?
Scott Robinson No, but still very quiet inside with the roof up.
what name are the tires?
Very good video. I've been waiting for a full work up on this car. Thanks. If I could only have one car this probably be it.
Love Harry's videos. More please!
I love the way the top folds
Iam a proud
Bently owner..........love it.....finally
love the sound of the twin turbo V8.......Bentleys always sound nice
Great video, thanks Harry!
Hey harry, love you vids. You were in San Sebastian, and yeah, it snows nearly every year in spain! it's not all Costa-Del-Sol! cheers man
6:24 hahahahaah!!!! GPS, "you have reached your destination." Harry, "thank you very much dear..."
This is "Hotel Marquès de Riscal", situated in the city named Elciego. In the North of Spain, province of Alava. The architect is Frank Gerhy (Guggenheim of Bilbao...)
@ATBullittChannel thx you are right, I forgot about the UK gallon.
What a brilliant review!!!
That´s the north. What you can see in the video is the city of San Sebastián in the Basque Country.
Thank you Alex. Was wondering where all this was.
The current Continental W12 is 2320 KG and the V8 is 2295 KG. Therefore, the difference is 25 KG.
I can't find any Continentals weighing over 2600 KG. The heaviest I can find is the Continental GTC W12, which weighs 2485 KG. The second heaviest is the Continental GTC V8, which weighs 2470 KG, representing a 15 KG difference between V8 and W12 (even less than in GT form).
Two and a half ton of weight is massive, even moreso for a convertible.
Bentley should seriously consider using a lot more aluminium as was done for the new Ranger Rover which shed a whopping 400+ kilograms from the previous model.
That V8 sounds really nice.
why does it have a UK license plate but it's still in left hand drive?
Driven a Continental Gt and it feels like 40mph when doing 100mph. It's fantastic.
Bentleys are beautiful cars
Harry's delivery of his words is very similar to that of Rick Stein. .
-they should team up and do a mini series driving great cars to great food locations and call it ' Cars'n' Cookin' or something like that. .
Really enjoyable reviews these are. . .
W12 are what give German engineers orgasms, I think for what really ought to be a British GT a V8 is more appropriate. Even the flagship Mulsanne used a V8, although to a different effect.
19.2 mpg, I think thats round about 15 l/km. Thats not too bad for a 2.5t AWD car with this power.
Very good review, it was really fun to watch :)
You mean 15 litres /100 km which is not too bad …. Indeed , I wd prefer to pay more fuel to have a Bentley than a fiat or a Prius …..tbh
The mpg on the Bently is awesome my sister's 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S gets 19 mpg
This isn't a rival to any california of gran cabrio or dbs volante or whatever else. It's just in a class of it's own - big luxury car for giving you a royal lift to any place with a majestic sound. That's just it
GLORIOUS NOISE.
These videos are SO DAMN GOOOOD!
about time harry!
Lov that interior! Absolutely top shelf!
Great review as usual. That lorry comment was jokes. More pls!
You came in the coldest week of the year to the coldest area of Spain. I am right now in Madrid and it's sunny with around 18ºC...
Harry is the man.
this is amazing. a road test, in the snow.
HARRY METCALFE FOR LIFE!
Somebody please tell me what is amazing building is please???? 6:27
It's a bit silly, but I was pretty surprised when at about 0:30 when Metcalfe steps to our right out of the camera and then steps in again from the left :D
That V8 sounds awesome !
Does the engine still engineered by VW ?
He said thank you to the GPS Woman 6:23 .Great reviewer, Great Car!!
Not on snow tires ?! WOW love this car even more!
Harry you rule! Keep it coming!
Awesome review. Thank you.
Nice! a V8 version of the GTC
Lancer Evolution X : medium traction 0.8-0.85g, tail flick, slide, 20-100 l/100km, over 100 l/100km.
End report.
From
Lancer Evolution X database
Not quite that extreme but can do 20-30l easy,only a race spec manages between 50-70l/100km
Great review Harry.
Great sounding motor. The snow gives you worst MPG, I am sure that car would do better MPG in dry weather.
@GE0RGEBUSH
Not bad at all!I see these kind of numbers in my VW Scirocco 1.4 when I open up the taps!
what happens when we are pressing the roof-up button and then drive over the 22mph limit?
Excellent work
i love how he says were not expecting snow in february....
great review - harry's my favourite
What a nice car to look at. I am not too big on luxury cars but you couldn't go wrong
great review, thats just the way it has to be - a man and a car and their journey together
Great review
I wasn't a fan of the previous Continental, but this one? Oh God I want one. The noise is absolutely superb. Could somebody lend me some money to get one?
while you work hard, try to be happy with whatever you got...that's what life is all about...there will always be something to desire for...you cant have everything you want..
Nasty as in menacing. I think it sounds awesome!
I love your videos.
Love Harry!
Great review and car Harry.
that building at 6:22 is beautiful!
I think that during summer on a level road you can probably average that is claimed
What happened at 6:27 ?