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Bentley Continental GT3 2018

GT3 (2010)Bentley
550 hp
Horsepower
1300 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2018
Year

Bentley Continental GT3 2018 (GT3)

The Bentley Continental GT3 2018 is a brutal, luxury-bred endurance racer built on Bentley’s grand touring coupe platform and developed to GT3 regulations for FIA-style sprint and endurance competition. It pairs the Continental’s unmistakable presence with a purpose-built race chassis, big aero, and a front-engine V8 layout that gives it a classic GT feel.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 (front-mounted, longitudinal)

  • Total Output: ~550 hp (404 kW) combined

  • Redline: ~7,500–8,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential race gearbox

  • Weight: ~1,300 kg minimum

  • Dimensions: ~4,750 mm long × 2,070 mm wide × 1,250 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,760 mm

  • Tires: Pirelli slicks on GT3-spec forged wheels

  • Brakes: Carbon-carbon discs with race calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Continental GT3 2018 is a stable, muscular GT3 car that rewards commitment and smooth hands more than razor-thin precision. It carries a lot of mass compared with lighter mid-engine rivals, but that also gives it a planted, confidence-inspiring character through fast corners and under braking. In the sim, it feels like a proper heavyweight GT machine: predictable, strong on traction, and very rewarding when driven with rhythm.

Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo V8 delivers a deep, bellowing exhaust note with a rich turbocharged surge as boost builds. It doesn’t scream like some high-revving GT3s; instead, it punches out of corners with thick mid-range torque and a dramatic V8 growl that suits the Bentley’s aggressive luxury persona.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Front-end push is present if you overdrive entry, but the chassis remains communicative and easy to place.

  • Traction: Strong rear grip and excellent power delivery make it forgiving on exit, especially once the tires are up to temperature.

  • Braking: Solid and stable under hard stops, though you’ll feel the car’s size and inertia more than in lighter GT3s.

  • Top Speed: Competitive in a straight line, with turbo torque helping it build speed cleanly out of slower sections.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it with patience and precision. Let the car rotate naturally on entry, avoid over-slowing it, and use the strong traction to launch out of corners. It shines on circuits where stability, curb compliance, and long-run consistency matter more than outright flickability.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Bentley looks every bit the premium endurance weapon — wide, imposing, and aggressive, with a massive front grille, pronounced aero elements, and a long, elegant silhouette. In race trim it combines old-money style with unmistakable GT3 menace.

Whether you’re hunting lap times or grinding through an endurance stint, the Bentley Continental GT3 2018 brings a satisfying blend of torque, stability, and presence that makes it a standout in any GT3 garage.