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A DUO OF AWARDS FOR THE CONTINENTAL GT IN TWO MAJOR EUROPEAN MARKETS
Bentley ’ s sector-defining Continental GT has started 2024 by attaining two significant awards , as Best Car in two major European markets . The definitive Grand Tourer has been elected by the readers in Germany and in Switzerland .
In Germany , the class-leading Bentley Continental GT has won the ‘ Best Cars ’ title at the Auto Motor und Sport awards for a third consecutive year . More than 92,000 readers took part in the 48th annual poll , choosing from a record 455 cars in 13 categories . Despite strong competition , Bentley ’ s definitive Grand Tourer was selected winner of the prestigious luxury import category .
In Switzerland , the Continental GT received the title of ‘ Best Car ’ in the luxury class , elected by the readers of Auto Illustrierte for the first time ever . Readers took part in the election , choosing from 422 cars in 13 categories .
The exquisitely-crafted Continental GT created the modern , luxury Grand Tourer segment when it was first launched in 2003 . Now in its third generation , the Continental GT offers a unique blend of unparalleled touring ability and driver-focussed technologies , features that again impressed the readers .
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 63 2024