2011 Bentley Continental GT at a glance

2011 Bentley Continental GT

Base price: $192,495 (including destination charge)

Price, as tested: $215,675

Powertrain: 6-liter, twin-turbocharged W-12; six-speed automatic transmission with sport mode and manual shifting

Horsepower: 567 at 6,000 rpm

Torque: 516 pound-feet at 1,700 rpm

0-60 acceleration: 4.4 seconds

Curb weight: 5,115 pounds

Wheelbase: 108.1 inches

Overall length: 198.2 inches

EPA fuel economy: 12 mpg city/19 mpg highway

Final thoughts: For runs to your chalet, not your Starbucks.