The absolute highlight of this year’s Paris Motor Show for Bentley was the introduction of the Continental GT3. This car marks the return of the brand to the world of motorsport. It is designed to be a serious player in GT and endurance racing, especially Le Mans. The GT3 is based on the GT Speed, with a stripped-out cabin and an aero kit. It is still a concept, but the design and the livery appear to be finalized. It will also be sold to private teams.

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Dr Wolfgang Schreiber, Bentley’s Chairman and Chief Executive, comments: “The clear message from our customers is that Bentley belongs on the racetrack, and the Continental GT3 is the realisation of a dream we’ve had ever since the launch of the Continental GT. The new GT Speed is the perfect car for us to develop into a racer, and our work so far has shown huge potential. The Bentley Continental GT3 is set to show the world what the Continental GT is capable of in its most extreme form, and establishes a solid foundation for Bentley’s long-term motorsport plans.”