Bentley->ke15 is celebrating its six victories at the legendary Le Mans->ke1591 24 Hours race over the years by unveiling a special Le Mans Edition. In fact, there are six Continental GT->ke401 models, each inspired by the driver that lead the cars to the victory. Each version will be limited to only 48 units.

The first version was inspired by John Duff, who obtain Bentley's first win at Le Mans 24 Hours in 1924. This version is painted in Moonbeam paint, while the interior gets a two-tone Linen and Beluga with contrasting stitching.

The second version was inspired by the Dudley Benjafield - the driver who lead the team to victory in 1927. This version is coated in Verdant paint, while the interior gets a two-tone combination of Linen and Cumbrian Green with contrast stitching.

Next there is a version inspired by Woolf Barnato - the driver who obtain victories in 1928, 1929 and 1930. This version combines a Granite exterior paint with Hotspur interior and Beluga stitching. The fourth version was inspired by Tim Birkin and comes painted in Glacier White combined with a Beluga interior trim.

The fifth version was inspired by Glen Kidston - who claimed first place at Le Mans in 1930. The model dons Dark Sapphire exterior paint combined with a two-tone Newmarket Tan and Imperial Blue interior trim.

Finally, the sixth version was inspired by Guy Smith whom won the 2003 Le Mans 24 Hours. This model features a Beluga color on both exterior and the interior.

Each car will also get a unique Le Mans Edition numbered badge, Le Mans Edition clock face, embroidered Le Mans badge to each headrest, tread plates with the limited edition name and unique Le Mans Edition wheels.

Under the hood, these models retain the stock 6.0-liter W-12 engine that produces 616 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. This output sprints the Continental GT to 60 mph in 4 seconds and to a top speed of 205 mph.

Click past the jump to read more about the Bentley Continental GT.

2013 Bentley Continental GT Le Mans Edition

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  • Model: 2013 Bentley Continental GT Le Mans Edition
  • Engine/Motor: W-12
  • Horsepower: 616
  • Torque: 590
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Bentley Continental GT

The Continental GT is being offered in two body configurations: coupe and convertible and with two engines: a V-8 and a W12.

In the Continental GT V-8 version the engine delivers a total of 500 horsepower at 6000 rpm and an extraordinary peak torque of 487 pound-feet of torque. The W12 version delivers a total of 567 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. Bentley is also offering a Speed version that delivers a phenomenal 616 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque.

This version is also the quickest Continental: it sprints from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.0 seconds and goes up to a top speed of 205 mph.