NEW CONTINENTAL GTC SPEED
As the Continental GT Convertible once again redefines the ultimate blend of supercar performance, handcrafted luxury and everyday usability.
The whole car has been visually ‘cleaned’, with fewer breaks in the surfaces giving more muscularity, and a more refined shape. The complete front aspect of the car is new, from the body coloured integrated body kit to the biggest change for the Continental GTC: single front headlamps that herald a design revolution for Bentley; and feature a new horizontal ‘eyebrow,’ a deep crystal cut diamond effect to the top of the lamps and an illuminated lower pattern.
The convertible features Bentley’s seven-bow fabric roof system, available in a range of seven exterior colours (including Tweed) and deployable in 19 seconds at speeds up to 30 mph (48 km/h).
All new electrical architecture enables integration of new class-leading technology for unrivalled user experience in the luxury car sector, with a ‘My Bentley App Studio’ integrating popular apps directly into the car.
A new world of freedom
With a phenomenally powerful Ultra-Performance Hybrid Powertrain capable of delivering 1000 Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque and 771 bhp (782 PS), the new generation Continental GTC Speed can take you from zero to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds) and on to a top speed of 177 mph (285 km/h). With a stunning new design and a wealth of innovative technology, nothing feels quite like driving the new Continental GTC Speed – with the roof up or down.
Ultra-Performance Hybrid V8 powertrain
The new powertrain combines a turbocharged 4.0 litre V8 petrol engine with a powerful electric motor, which eliminates any lag in acceleration, delivering 11% more torque than the previous Continental GTC Speed, for an instant response. The engine can therefore be tuned for maximum performance at higher revs, with the combined system delivering nearly 20% more power overall.
Twin-valve, active air suspension
A new suspension system featuring twin-valve dampers offers much greater breadth of adjustment, which means that Comfort Mode allows for an even more refined ride, while Sport Mode offers greater agility and control, even when cornering hard.
Optimal battery placement
To optimise the car’s handling, the batteries have been mounted beneath the boot floor. This balances against the weight of the engine at the front, lowering the car’s centre of gravity and achieving a near-perfect front/rear weight distribution.
Smart headlamps for easier night driving
The exquisite 3D detailing inside the car’s new headlamps represents much more than just a pretty face. A software-controlled LED matrix means the main beam can be left on at all times. When the car detects oncoming traffic, it will deactivate a central section of the beam, to avoid dazzling the other drivers – and it can respond in the same way to prevent light reflected from road signs from dazzling you.
A new take on convertible style
A head-turning new design marks the beginning of a new era for the convertible grand tourer.
The exclusive matrix grille is rendered in a dark tint finish, as is much of the exterior detailing, for a powerful, purposeful aesthetic. The design of the LED headlamps is entirely new, their curved outline merging with their sharp-edged brows, giving the impression of a piercing gaze. At the rear, meanwhile, redesigned oval tail lamps with smoked lenses and matching slashed oval tailpipes complete the picture.
Continental GTC Speed First Edition
Love at first sight
A limited number of cars will be produced with a special First Edition specification. Each one features an exclusive combination of First Edition features, alongside a suite of additions that are only normally available as options.
On the outside, you will see First Edition badges, identifying the car immediately. As you open the door, Animated Welcome Lamps by Mulliner cast a beautiful, swirling light show onto the ground.
On entering, you will step over First Edition treadplates into a cabin with the First Edition emblem embroidered on each seat. The Comfort Seats in the front boast advanced features such as Postural Adjust and Seat Auto Climate, to ensure you feel at your best throughout your journey.
The Bentley Rotating Display, the Touring Specification and the Naim for Bentley audio system are all installed as standard, adding up to a spectacular package of premium features.
A cockpit without compromise
Speed colour split
Inside, the seats feature a unique Speed colour split, while Speed embroidery on the seats makes the car’s identity clear.
A contemporary cabin
The stunning new 3D diamond hide is used on the door panels, for a tactile, sporting take on contemporary cabin design.
Colour Specification
With the Colour Specification included as standard, you can choose from the entire range of hide and carpet colours.
Sporting style
From the graphics in the instrumental panel to the sports pedals at your feet, the cabin overflows with sporting style.
Speed motifs
With the ‘Speed’ emblem visible on the treadplates and the dashboard, everyone will be aware of your car’s status, whether they are passing by while the top is down or they are fortunate enough to sit inside.
Cabin comforts
For cooler days, heated armrests, a heated steering wheel and discreet neck warmers make every journey a joy.
Dark Chrome Interior Specification
You can opt to make much of the chrome brightware in the cabin darker, with the Dark Chrome Interior Specification. It also replaces the gloss finish on the switches with matt black. This option works particularly well with the exterior Blackline Specification.
The Bentley Rotating Display
At the touch of a button, the optional Bentley Rotating Display prompts the car’s central touchscreen to revolve away out of sight, to be replaced by a veneered panel bearing three beautifully crafted analogue dials – the ultimate digital detox.
Connected to your world
The wired and wireless versions of Android AutoTM and Apple CarPlayTM* are all featured as standard, alongside a suite of My Bentley connected services including Real-time traffic information and Over-the-air map updates**, which ensure that the navigation system always gives you the most accurate information available. See the full range of My Bentley connected services here.
* Apple CarPlay is a registered trademark of Apple Inc
** All Driver Assistance features and Connected Car technology are subject to regional availability. Please contact your local Bentley. retailer for full details.
Download apps direct to your car
You can now choose apps from a selection curated by Bentley and download them directly to your car’s infotainment system, thanks to the new My Bentley App Studio. This means that, if you choose a navigation app, for example, it can plan journeys for you using vehicle data such as fuel and range levels, which would not be accessible to an app running on your phone.
The City Specification
The City Specification* gives you a range of digital driver assistance features, such as a Top View Camera, alert systems for use when reversing, Park Assist, Auto-Dimming Mirrors and Hands-Free Boot Opening. It also gives you access to My Bentley Remote Park Assist, which allows you to get out of the car before the parking manoeuvre begins, and activate it via the My Bentley app on your phone.
* All Driver Assistance features and Connected Car technology are subject to regional availability. Please contact your local Bentley retailer for full details.
The Touring Specification
The Touring Specification* brings a wide range of advanced driver assistance systems to the Continental GTC Speed. It includes Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Guidance* and Predictive Adaptive Cruise Control*, which can help you manage your speed on major, non-highway roads, even in the face of junctions and traffic lights. For safer driving in darkness – especially in places where obstacles could be present outside or beyond your headlamp beams – there is a night vision camera. And for easier and safer everyday driving, a head-up display projects key information into your line of sight, so there’s no need to take your eyes away from the road.
New standards in sound
In addition to the standard Bentley Signature Audio system you can choose from the 16-channel Bang & Olufsen for Bentley or the 20-channel Naim for Bentley – considered by many to be the world’s finest in-car sound system.
Personalisation
Vision becomes reality
Personalising your car starts with the exterior, where you can choose from seven standard colours. With the extended range and Mulliner Paints, that total grows to more than 80, including new finishes Gravity Grey and Tourmaline Green. Your chosen paintwork can be paired with any one of seven hood finishes, including matt fabrics and a contemporary tweed option.
Inside, the Colour Specification gives you a choice of 15 primary hide colours including new Gravity Grey, with 11 further choices for the secondary hide in the unique Speed colour split – including racetrack-inspired Dinamica. Your selection can be complemented with an equally wide range of stitching and piping options to define your style.
There is a wide range of striking technical finishes for the veneered surfaces, alongside open-pore finishes and more traditional high-gloss woods. There is also a choice of high-gloss ‘piano’ painted options, including Piano Black and new Cricket Ball, Imperial Blue, Burnt Oak and Gravity Grey by Mulliner.
Accesories
Leather Luggage Set
Designed to fit perfectly into the boot of your Continental GT, this beautiful set of three leather Weekender Bags is perfect for a short break or weekend away. Each piece is hand-made in Italy using premium quality leather, in Black, Dark Sapphire, or the special edition Gravity Grey. Finely crafted details include a debossed Bentley emblem and bright-machined hardware, for an understated finish that reflects the styling of your car. And for the perfect pairing of power and practicality, you can choose the Gravity Grey colourway for your luggage set as well as your car’s paintwork and hides.
Fitted Car Cover
An exclusive new car cover has been created, to protect cars stored primarily in garages or underground car parks from dust and scratches. The cover is tailored specifically to fit the sleek contours of the new Continental GT. The microfibre outer is made from a breathable material that allows moisture to evaporate easily, while a fleece inner lining provides added protection. All materials have undergone extensive testing to guarantee the most powerful protection for your car. Finished in black with a printed Bentley emblem, the cover is supplied with a storage bag for when it’s not in use.
Technical Data
The Continental GTC Speed is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0 litre V8 hybrid engine capable of delivering 771 bhp (782 PS) and 1000NM (738lb-ft) of torque.
- Max Power (Combined System Power) 782 hj @ 6000 p/min
- Max Power 596 hj / 441 kW @ 6000 p/min
- Max Power (E-motor) 190 hj @ 6000 p/min
- Max Torque 800 Nm @ 2000–4500 p/min
- Max Torque (Combined System Torque) 1000 Nm
- Max Torque (E-motor) 450 Nm
- Engine Capacity 3996 cm3
- Battery Capacity 25,9 kWh
- Acceleration 0–100 km/h 3,4 s
- Max Speed 285 km/h
* Top speed with optional summer tyre fitted as original equipment.
* CO2 Emissions and fuel consumption data for EU27 is pending, subject to EU Type Approval.
