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Bentley Introduces 8-Speed Auto on All Continental GT and GTC Models for the 2013MY

Bentley has announced some important new model year changes for its W12-powered Continental GT coupe and GTC convertible vehicles.

Both cars get a new engine management system along with an eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF that replaces the previous six-speed unit and an energy recuperation system.

Warning: This Chrysler-Based Bentley Replica is Not for You if You're Married or Have a Jealous Girlfriend

Surely, there must be something about mid-size Chrysler convertibles and the Bentley Continental GTC that make some owners come up with ways to fuse the two models into one.

In the past, we have shown you Continental GTC clones based on the newer Chrysler Sebring Convertible, but today, we discovered a replica of the British luxury model built on the hardware of a mid-1990s Chrysler LeBaron Convertible.

Scoop: 2014 Bentley Continental Flying Spur with New Entry Level V8 Bi-Turbo Engine

Just the other day, we posted the first spy shots of the redesigned 2014 model year Bentley Continental Spur. The white-colored prototype model featured in those pictures was fitted with a tweaked version of the British firm's 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W12 engine.

Now, our spies have sent us a new set of images of a dark grey test car that is believed to be equipped with the Audi-sourced 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 found on the base versions of the refreshed Continental GT coupe and Continental GTC convertible models.

Spy Shots: 2014 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Prototype Caught with Fake S-Class Camo

You have to admit that Bentley's people had a great sense of humor when it came to covering up a prototype for the updated 2014 Continental Flying Spur sedan.

The British firm's engineers devised a funny looking set of headlamp and taillight decals and fake wheel arch moldings with the intention of creating the illusion of a…Mercedes-Benz S-Class limo.

It Came from eBay Hell: Oldsmobile Poses as a 1990s Bentley Continental R

The Continental R coupe built from 1991 to 2003 in just a little over 1,200 units is one of the last old school Bentleys before the Volkswagen Group took over shop and began churning out a contemporary lineup of models like the Continental series.

And as with any other rare and moderately expensive vehicle these days, the Continental R has its own fan club of…doppelgangers.

New 2013 Continental GT Speed Coupe with 616HP is Fastest Production Bentley Ever

While Bentley recently expanded the range of the Continental downwards with the presentation of the entry-level V8 model, it's also taking care of those that feel the need for speed with the introduction of a new performance flagship.

The new Continental GT Speed coupe features a host of mechanical and to a much lesser extent, styling upgrades, the most important of which are hidden under the hood.

Chrysler Sebring Convertible Dressed Up as a Bentley Continental GTC Supersports

The Sebring is one vehicle series that the folks under the Pentastar would rather forget, as evidenced by the change of name on its facelifted replacement, the 200.

On the face of it, some customers share the feeling with Chrysler. Like this owner who transformed a 2003 Sebring Convertible V6 into a fairly accurate replica of the pre-facelift Bentley Continental GTC SuperSports cabriolet.

Imperium Presents New Styling Program for 2012 Bentley GTC Convertible

After the introduction of the redesigned 2012 Continental GTC Convertible, British tuning house Imperial Automotive went back to the drawing board to update its Audentia styling package for Bentley's luxury model.

The new styling kit for the drop-top Continental packs a new front bumper with a blacked out grille, air vents, sport side skirts, along with a bespoke rear bumper that integrates a diffuser and the exhaust tips, and a subtle boot lip spoiler. All parts are made out of carbon fiber.