Bentley's $370,000 GT

THE recommended retail price for the new Bentley Continental GT has been confirmed for Australia at $379,995.

Bentley has also confirmed more than 250 deposits for the car have been taken by the company's network across Asia-Pacific nine months before the first deliveries will be made, with 115 orders from Australia alone.

Strong local demand is reflected worldwide, with 3200 deposits lodged for the new four-seat supercar.

The pricing lines up closely against the $372,900 Mercedes-Benz CL 55 AMG, but is significantly more expensive than the $308,990 Porsche 911 Turbo.

Bentley also recently confirmed performance figures for the 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12-engined all-wheel drive, which pumps out 411kW and 650Nm.

That massive level of grunt pushes the GT from 0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds and on to a top speed in excess of 300km/h.

All-wheel drive is a first for a Bentley, as is the paddle-operated, six-speed sequential automatic gearbox.

The GT is styled in-house at Bentley's design studios in Crewe with the intention of seating a family of four in comfort.

Styling cues include a pillarless cabin, minimal front overhang, pronounced haunches, a distinctive "face" featuring large inner headlights and a flush-mounted rear spoiler that rises at speed.