The more sporting Bentley drive mode provides a middle ground with more torque directed to the rear plus a dash of
extra damping control and more urgent throttle and gearbox responses.
Not exact matches
Unlike the basic internal - bypass shocks on the 2018 model, these have an
extra reservoir with an electronically
controlled valve that continuously adjusts
damping in real time.
For those not accustomed to the latter, it electronically adapts
damping according to the road condition for
extra comfort and better
control when negotiating corners.
However, what it comes with
extra opposed to the base GT is the AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension system with Adaptive
Damping System and Electronically
controlled rear differential taken from the GT C.
To help cope with the
extra power and performance on tap, Mercedes» three - chamber Air Body
Control air suspension has been re-engineered for less body roll in corners and better
damping.
For starters, the supple but well
damped ABC active suspension with Magic Ride
Control, which is standard on the S600 and optional on the V8 model, benefits from the
extra wheelbase length.
The new Adaptive AMG Sport Suspension with electronically
controlled damping is available as an attractive optional
extra.