Bentley Prices 2011 Continental GT

Bentley recently closed a very successful chapter in its history, and began a new one with the introduction of the second-generation Continental GT.

The Continental GT, first introduced in 2002 at the Paris Auto Show, has helped to drastically increase the brand's sales over the past decade.

Since its introduction, over 46,000 Continentals (nearly half being the GT coupe) have been built. It doesn't come cheap though - for 2010 the Continental GT carried a price of $182,800. As expected, the new model gets that price tag increased even further.

Not by much though, with the new price for the Continental GT coming in at $189,900. That is just $7,100 more, or about 4 percent. That figure is pocket change for those buying the car. For that price, you get more as well.

Technology has been upgraded, with a new navigation and infotainment system and increased rear legroom by 46 millimeters. Under the hood there is an increased power output, with the new Continental making 570 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque from its W12 engine.

There is also a 4.0-liter V-8 model coming that should come in at significantly under the W12 Continental GT's nearly $190K list price. Interested? Bentley says dealers will start taking orders for the new super coupe next month.