2019 Bentley Continental GT W12

Bentley's Continental GT W12 is the car that defined the modern grand tourer, and this 2019 example pairs the 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 with the specification most buyers actually want. Output is 626 bhp and 900 lb-ft, enough for 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds and a 207 mph top speed, delivered through the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic and all-wheel drive. It is the third-generation car, built on the Porsche-developed MSB platform.

The options list is the real draw. It is finished to Continental Blackline specification, with the Mulliner Driving Specification and black painted wheels that go with it, alongside the Centenary Specification marking Bentley's hundredth year. Inside, the City Specification and Mood Lighting Specification sit with contrast stitching and the Bentley Rotating Display. The panel in the dashboard turns to show either a veneer, three analogue dials or the touchscreen. Full LED matrix headlamps, heated front seats, multi-zone climate control, keyless entry and front parking sensors complete the equipment.

This Grey car shows 38,839 miles from new, which is modest use for a 2019 grand tourer of this power. It is a Euro 6 car with a 278 g/km CO2 rating, so it is clearly a W12 in character: effortless, fast and long-legged rather than a stripped-out sports car.