Nothing much happens in Pomerol, so it came as something of a surprise to find the English radio and television broadcaster Chris Evans roaring around the roads in his Bentley GT convertible.

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The glacier white Bentley Continental GT parked in the driveway inspired me to reflect on how a car can be transformative.

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The platform moccasins from Taipei have a barrette buffalo tan that looks exactly like the wood in the new Bentley Continental GT.

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Three years ago, when he was playing for City's rivals Manchester United, his Bentley Continental GT Speed was impounded in similar circumstances.

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The second debuts next fall as the Bentley Continental GT.

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Bentley has given the GT Coupe its famous 6-liter, 12-cylinder engine but teased out more power than before (567 bhp and 516 lb-ft of torque) and added a new Quickshift transmission that allows double downshifting.

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And, assuming it's technically feasible, it would be nice if Bentley were to offer the GT V8 as strictly rear-drive.

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Test drives will only provoke more Continental GT lust, Bentley execs predict.

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Their continued interest is critical for the success of the Continental GT--and to the turnaround of the almost-forgotten Bentley brand.

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The Osbournes' quest could even offer hope to some of Bentley's frustrated would-be owners: Ozzy and Sharon now expect to get their Continental GT this summer.

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