continental gtc & continental gtc speed the energy of emotion. explore a world of possibilities. speed. a place of purpose. the sky above. a darker character. 4-spoke steering wheel is not available in North America and Brazil.
time to take control. the road in front. ‘ i p o d’ i s t r a d e m a r k o f a p p l e i n c . ‘bluetooth’ i s r e g i st e r e d t r a d e m a r k . ‘ na i m’ i s r e g i st e r e d t r a d e m a r k o f na i m au d i o l i m i t e d. Bentley Motors Limited, Pyms Lane, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 3PL, England. www.bentleymotors.com
The models presented in this brochure are subject to further development and the specifications can change. Interiors featured are European specification and may differ in certain countries. Your Bentley dealer will always have the latest information. The name ‘Bentley’, the ‘B’ in wings device and various other models presented are registered trademarks. © 2010 Bentley Motors Limited. Printed in England. continental gtc & continental gtc speed feature book table of contents.
THE convertible STORY: page 5
dr iv ing dy na mics: Page 11
fuelled for the f u tur e: PAGE 15
4 w heel drive: PAGE 16 e x ter ior ch aracter continental gtc/gtc speed: PAGE 18
interior design: PAGE 33
SPECIFICATION: PAGE 40 one man’s blue sk y t h i n k i n g .
The joys of open-top motoring this very day. His first customer legendary Le Mans 24 Hours, In the wings, meanwhile, have been part of the Bentley machines, iconic 3-litre models open-top Bentleys such as the awaited two of our most tradition from our very earliest that were created in the early 3-litre Supersports and Speed Six beautiful Continental models days. In fact, the very first 1920s, were also open-top. would become legends in their yet. These elegant creations are Bentley was sleek, low and open It made them perfect at own right, dominating the event a fitting tribute to that open-top to the elements. It was a car delivering the roar of the with five victories between 1924 tradition, started nearly nine that would set the standard for powerful engine that propelled and 1930. decades ago: the Continental every model to follow: a heady them. They were equally good Bentley returned to Le Mans GTC and GTC Speed. In true mix of performance, handling at providing that ‘wind-in-the- in the 21st century – a signal that Bentley fashion they offer and engineering purity. Those hair’ moment that has enthralled our marque was ready to enter genuine 2+2 accommodation, who drove it recognised in it owners of Bentley convertibles a new – and equally exciting which means you can carry four something that would become from that moment forwards. – phase in its history. As the adults in supreme comfort. Like part of British automotive history. It was a thrill that many of the stunning Bentley Speed 8 again every Bentley, they are also The car was known as EXP1 and great racing drivers of their day took the chequered flag as victor expressly designed for those it was the very first model to bear recognised immediately. And it in 2003, our newest creation had looking to enjoy the phenomenal our founder’s name. was those ‘gentleman racers’ of just been unveiled in the form performance, excitement and When W.O. Bentley unveiled the Twenties and Thirties – the of the new Continental GT – a refinement of the modern his earliest prototype he etched famous Bentley Boys – who 2+2-seater coupé that delivers Continental range – all with the into motoring folklore a set of pressed W.O. to enter his supercar performance and additional benefits of classic characteristics for his cars that creations into the world’s most Bentley refinement in a stunning open-top motoring. have stood the test of time to important motor races. At the all-wheel-drive package.
5 au t h entic performance.
Sporting prowess is a given Yet the Continental GTC Our designers describe the with every Bentley and the succeeds in delivering more than Continental GTC as ‘elegant gtc features Continental GTC is no just outright speed. The new car and at the same time effortlessly ■ With the roof raised or lowered exception. It is, first and blends clear Continental lineage modern’. Its appeal lies in the the Continental GTC seats four people in complete comfort. foremost, a performance car – with its own personality and way it differentiates itself from ■ Its beautifully crafted roof indeed its abilities mean it character. The joy of roof-down other convertibles. Unlike other can operate at speeds of lies second only to our extreme motoring is on-hand every time supercars it is not demanding to up to 190mph (306km/h) Continental Supersports you lower the beautiful, tailored drive, can be used every day of and can be stowed at the models – cars designed for soft-top and allow the sensations the year, and yet will still deliver flick of a switch. those seeking the ultimate of driving to be transmitted into breathtaking performance the performance Bentley. the sumptuous interior. very second you need it.
7 t h e s k y a b o v e . t h e r oa d a h e a d. effortless ex h i l a r at i o n.
drove exactly like their coupé cabin and also incorporated high- stablemates. That target tech strengthened steels into the presented its own challenges, windscreen pillars. however. By removing a car’s To remove unwanted resonance roof you also remove an integral – as vital a task as ensuring part of the chassis structure. This stiffness – a great deal of time can reduce what automotive was also spent engineering in the engineers refer to as ‘torsional latest refinement technologies. rigidity’, a key factor in ensuring The result was the eradication good dynamics and handling. of cabin vibration, resulting in Without it, convertibles can exceptional levels of ride and With a top speed of 195mph suffer from undesirable vibration comfort. (314km/h), a sophisticated all- or shaking and so, to avoid So whether roof down or roof wheel-drive system, state-of-the- those pitfalls, the Continental up, you will experience true art 12-cylinder engine, advanced GTC has incorporated within exhilaration behind the wheel air suspension and ultra-stiff it the very latest in chassis- of a Continental GTC, knowing gtc features body structure, the Continental strengthening technologies that this is a car equipped with ■ The Continental GTC is built GTC displays poise, exhilarating to ensure its body structure the dual character that every to conquer continents in true performance and dynamic is every bit as good as a Bentley possesses. One that Grand Touring tradition thanks handling that is rarely seen Continental GT coupé. allows you to drive in total to a top speed of 195mph and in a convertible. To achieve this, we comfort while you revel in the phenomenal ride and handling. ■ Our engineers had a simple remodelled the car beneath its hand-crafted interior and yet, in Its chassis has been strengthened significantly to ensure superb objective when work began beautiful skin, adding significant an instant, allows you to give a dynamic performance. on the GTC programme: to reinforcement to the sides supercar a run for its money. ensure that our convertibles of the chassis and beneath the
11 take control.
Advanced technologies that work steering allows you to place the quietly behind the scenes ensure Continental GTC exactly where that from behind the wheel of you want it, whatever your speed both the Continental GTC and and driving style. GTC Speed you are in control of Advanced all-wheel drive the most assured and yet potent means superb agility and balance open-top Grand Tourers in all road and weather conditions, imaginable. while discreet but comforting Ahead of you in the Continental technologies such as Adaptive GTC sits one of the world’s most Cruise Control make for safer as advanced – and unique seconds (0-100km/h in 4.8 figure that ensures that whatever well as more relaxing motoring by – 12-cylinder engines: a 552bhp seconds) and a top speed of situation you find yourself in, monitoring the speed of vehicles (560PS) 6-litre, twin-turbo- 200mph (322km/h). you can call on reserves of power ahead, then adjusts the speed of charged powertrain that can The Continental GTC’s engine and acceleration that seem never your car, even down to stationary. propel the car from standstill to is a technological masterpiece. to fade. 60mph in just 4.8 seconds Designed in a distinctive Performance is matched by gtc features (0-100km/h in 5.1 seconds) and, ‘W’-configuration, it is the most effortless control and poise with ■ The GTC has a unique thanks to its immense power compact 12-cylinder engine in intuitive feedback. The honed, 12-cylinder engine, arranged in output, drive it onwards to a top the world and uses four camshafts rigid body rides on four banks of three cylinders. speed – with the roof raised – of and 48 valves to help generate computer-controlled air This ‘W’-shaped configuration 195mph (314km/h). the distinctive wave of torque for suspension, infinitely adjustable makes it the most compact engine of its size. In the GTC Speed, you enjoy which Bentleys are renowned. dampers and uprated suspension ■ Despite its small dimensions the even greater performance thanks From as low as 1600rpm, the W12 technology that delivers perfect engine generates immense to uprated power (600bhp), a engine produces 750Nm (479lb ride and handling qualities. power and torque in every gear. 0-60mph sprint time of just 4.5 ft) of torque – a phenomenal While the latest in Servotronic
12 fuelled for t h e f u t u r e .
In 2008, we proudly announced a a ‘well-to-wheel’ basis – the technology that gives our W12 don’t have to compromise on far-reaching environmental measurement of CO2 release of a engine the ability to run on performance to use fuels that programme to harness renewable fuel from its production (well) to bioethanol, petrol or any mix of create lower CO2 emissions. fuel technologies and reduce its combustion or deployment the two fuels – all from a The result is our most efficient CO2 emissions across the Bentley (wheel). single tank. – and yet still most powerful range. We pledged an overall This commitment to minimise Though it sounds simple, – range of Bentley Continentals to improvement in the efficiency of our environmental impact has the ability to run on petrol and date. all our cars of 15 percent and taken shape in the development biofuel, no matter the proportions revealed new technologies that of FlexFuel engines for our involved, called for some would deliver potential CO2 Continental model range. pioneering engineering to reductions of up to 70 percent on FlexFuel is a remarkable guarantee that we could achieve our environmental targets without sacrificing our reputation for performance and luxury. To ensure that the power and gtc features ■ torque generated by our Every Continental GTC model will now come with Bentley’s 12-cylinder engines remains radical new FlexFuel technology. constant, an advanced Fuel ■ FlexFuel allows the car to run on Quality Sensor continuously petrol, bioethanol or any mix of monitors the ratio of the fuel and the two fuels from the same tank guides the Engine Control Unit at the same time. to adjust the engine’s timing. ■ This technology can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 70% on This provides the seamless power a ‘well-to-wheel’ basis. delivery that Bentley engines are renowned for and means you
15 4 w h eel drive performance.
The Continental GTC’s state of effective management of the car’s torsen differentials to send power system continues to monitor the the art, all-wheel drive system grip levels, the systems work in to all four wheels, delivering the car’s suspension, Servotronic and advanced Electronic Stability tandem to ensure enhanced ideal blend of balance and steering and chassis dynamics Control (ESC) are able to cope driving and safety whatever the dynamic handling. to ensure traction is maintained with the extremes of driving that conditions. All-wheel drive is about more without ever being overly are possible within such a Providing huge levels of grip than simply creating a car for intrusive. In short, the powerful car. By offering a and poise in all weathers, the out-and-out performance. On wet Continental GTC offers the perfectly balanced 50:50 split of system harnesses the output of or broken roads the system can perfect balance between total power delivery between the front the twin-turbocharged W12 instantaneously adjust the power driving enjoyment and complete and rear wheels and discreet but engine and uses a set of advanced split between the front and rear peace of mind. wheels depending on the available grip, while the uprated Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 8.1 system operates gtc features alongside the all-wheel drive ■ All Continental GTC models system to deliver superb benefit from the most advanced reassurance whatever your all-wheel-drive technology to ensure the best possible grip and driving style. handling in all weathers. For the spirited driver looking ■ The all-wheel drive system for a greater sense of control and works alongside the latest the ability to exploit the full Electronic Stability Control potential of the engine, a new programme which monitors individual grip levels for each ‘Sport Traction’ mode moderates wheel so high traction levels ESC intervention at low speeds. are maintained. At higher speeds, however, the
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Elegance and performance whatever seat you experience mirror-matched wood veneers, with enough room to sit back, The Continental GTC Speed is uncompromising performance dark-tinted front grilles, twin- to raise its torque output by personified, the Continental it – a sense of proportion and the smell of the premium grade relax and unwind in the company designed to deliver an even more that is synonymous with every rifled exhaust tail pipes and a 15 percent and its power by 9 GTC is, in the words of our completeness are everywhere. leather hides, the solid touch of of friends, while a generous boot powerful and engaging open-top Bentley to have borne the new boot-mounted lip spoiler percent. The outcome on paper chairman, ‘the ultimate showcase It acts as a showcase for the the knurled brightware – all this can accommodate suitcases or driving experience to those for ‘Speed’ name. which is unique to the Speed is a set of performance figures for Bentley design… and for the interior, too, because by lowering is given paramount importance golf clubs with ease. whom time at the wheel is the Inspired by our legendary model and generates additional that are simply outstanding: skills of our incredible craftsmen the magnificent soft-top roof, the as a window into the soul of a key to their motoring enjoyment. Speed models that first appeared downforce at the rear – vital for a a 0-60mph sprint time of just and craftswomen.’ sense of anticipation is raised Bentley. With an uprated 600bhp (610PS) in 1923, the GTC Speed is a 200mph convertible. 4.5 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.8 Its sculpted forms are still further, as you are led into There is practicality, too, to version of the Continental’s more engaging and more potent Lightweight engine seconds) and a top speed – with muscular yet lean, sporty but a cabin that offers unparalleled sit alongside the sheer beauty. acclaimed 12-cylinder engine, machine, distinguishable from components mean the GTC the roof raised – of 200mph understated. From whatever craftsmanship and detailing. Its expansive cabin space this is a devastatingly powerful its GTC stablemate by subtle Speed can utilise an uprated (322km/h). angle you look at it – and from The sight of the gleaming comfortably seats four adults, convertible, and one that offers design enhancements such as engine management system
GTC with Kingfisher paint and Porpoise interior. GTC Speed with Granite paint and Hotspur interior.
18 19 e x c l u s i v e ly da r k e r.
We like to think of our Speed intakes and matrix grille, twin the introduction of diamond- theme. The GTC Speed isn’t models as having a darker edge rifled sports tail pipes and quilting – a heritage cue from simply designed to impress, it to their personality – a hint of 20-inch multi-spoke sport wheels, original racing Bentleys – and is also engineered to give the menace to go alongside their the GTC Speed has the looks embroidered Bentley wings same result. Lowered suspension sleek lines and performance- to match its muscle. Inside, and piping to our leather seats, gives the car even greater agility driven attitudes. At first glance there are further classic Bentley simply add to the Speed’s more and handling dynamics, while there is no mistaking that design touches that allude to the dynamic status. And the design retuned speed-sensitive steering the Continental GTC Speed car’s more sporty pretensions. touches don’t stop there, with and a solid-mounted front possesses that more predatory Unique Speed treadplates in drilled alloy sports pedals and subframe make for superbly character. the doorsills announce that this a 3-spoke leather sports steering responsive handling and With its larger, dark-tinted air is a rather special GTC, while wheel continuing the Speed improved driver feedback.
21 exterior st y l i n g . exterior st y l i n g .
The GTC’s styling blends clear rear-biased visual appearance and GTC’s folding roof within its then creating a contemporary Continental lineage with its own a low sportscar feel. design. It is also an exercise in design that pays homage to the personality and character to Nevertheless, the styling story understanding the philosophies iconic Bentleys of the past. create a unique mix of sporting is not solely about integrating the of the great Bentley stylists and Legendary models like the dynamism and the added Continental Drophead Coupé elegance you expect from a of the 1950s were a source of convertible. Its simple, clean inspiration to the current design lines flow dramatically from the team, although the new GTC front wheel arches, giving the car also had unique ‘21st century’ a sense of speed and dynamism, requirements. Our engineers while at the rear, our designers insisted that the car would enjoy used intelligent packaging perfect aerodynamic balance at solutions to create a stunningly speeds of up to 200mph beautiful deck in which to stow (322km/h). As a consequence, the the folded roof. The result is an Continental GTC spent many elegant and glamorous profile hours in the wind tunnel to with the roof down and a fast, ensure a low drag coefficient. sporting presence with it raised. It utilises an underbody diffuser The roof itself is uniquely alongside a specially sculpted rear Bentley, designed to be perfectly bumper and integrated bootlid taut when raised to prevent the spoiler to provide downforce and unsightly ‘bowing’ that afflicts stability at high speed. many convertibles. The effect is striking, for it gives the car a
25 a n e y e for detail.
Every minute that our engineers Examine some of those details on in any other convertible. Not and designers spend on a new car the Continental GTC, where only are the materials the best simply adds to what is nearly 90 design cues have been evolved available, but the packaging of years of experience gathered from past Bentleys. They are the roof is second to none. Every across generations of craftsmen interpreted in a manner that working part is covered, which and women. Instinctively, they befits a modern convertible – a means that whether you are know what makes a Bentley, from car whose exterior and interior inside the car or watching from key design touches such as those designs must work in harmony. the outside, not one piece of the bold twin headlights or Take, for example, the beautiful mechanism is visible during distinctive matrix grille through rear deck under which the folding its operation. to unseen but essential tasks and roof is stowed. Around it runs a practises that give every Bentley continuous strip of stainless steel its own unique character. that frames the car’s interior, gtc features drawing your eye towards the ■ Attention to design detail is cabin and the finest handcrafted shown at every level of a Continental GTC. Beautiful leather, wood and polished tailor-made suit, has carefully chrome bezels, for example, metals imaginable. positioned stitch lines, surround the lights, subtly Look inside for further highlighting its form and highlighting the Bentley attention to detail. There, the craftsmanship. ‘quad lamp’ signature. symmetrical theme of the fascia, Even the roof itself is a ■ The folding roof is equally beautiful and also intelligently which subtly echoes the shape of masterpiece of design. Its state of designed to ensure that not a the iconic Bentley wings motif, is the art, three-layer construction single element of its operating reflected through the cabin and has superb acoustic-damping mechanism can be viewed while even onto the leather hide fabrics, with a thicker, more it is in action. tonneau cover which, like a padded outer layer than is used
26 w h eels, a finis h i n g t o u c h .
As much attention to detail goes Without the right wheels to round lightweight alloys that lighten the into the design of our distinctive off your ideal specification, your load that the Continental GTC’s 19 and 20-inch alloy wheels as the Continental GTC would simply suspension has to bear, they design of our cars themselves. not be complete. That’s why we ensure that ride and handling are offer a variety of wheel styles in a as honed as possible. And should multitude of designs and finishes you opt for our carbon ceramic to suit every taste. braking system (only available on From our exquisitely GTC Speed), the 20-inch engineered 19-inch 2-piece alloy multi-spoke sports wheels we wheel which manages to be both offer are designed to increase graceful and purposeful at the cooling airflow onto the brake same time, through to the discs to ensure the best possible optional 20-inch 14-spoke braking performance at all times. Diamond wheel in either a All of our 20-inch wheels come Raul Pires, Manager of Exterior Design. chrome or painted finish, every with bespoke Pirelli P Zero one of our wheel choices is as tyres that have been designed gtc features distinct as the leather hides you exclusively for Continental GTC, ■ Incredible carbon ceramic brakes choose to trim the cabin or the and have our advanced Tyre are available as an option on the paint colour you opt for. Pressure Monitoring System as Continental GTC Speed. ■ And all our wheels are standard. Our 19-inch wheels Carbon ceramic brakes offer unsurpassed performance thanks designed not simply to look great come with Pirelli Rosso tyres. to their ability to withstand the but also to ensure that, whatever So the choice – and when it temperatures generated by style you opt for, there is no comes to wheels there is lots of it braking from speeds of up compromise to make in terms – is yours… to 200mph (322 km/h). of performance. Made from
29 interior design. be converted.
Roof down or up, the Continental yourself in impeccable style. our design history will recognise Between the rear seats there is GTC is designed to bring you the Instead of packing the interior the classic design cues that have access to allow skis to be passed luxury of space. Its expansive with as many gadgets and buttons become part of the Bentley through from the boot area, while cabin comfortably seats four as possible, we prefer to keep tradition. Traditional bullseye air a standard-fit power-latching adults thanks to clever touches things simple and let our vents are crafted from chrome bootlid means you can close up such as sculpted backs to the craftsmanship speak for itself. plated aluminium and polished to and get moving without delay. front seats that provide Advanced technologies are on ensure that perfectly smooth significantly more legroom for hand but never obtrusive. swivelling action that is a delight those seated behind. And as with Everything you need is right at to behold, while beautiful organ all Bentleys, it’s a cabin in which your fingertips. stops still control the flow of air you can ride, relax and enjoy Those with an appreciation of with a gentle pull. Continental GTC is about gtc features making your life that bit easier, as ■ An optional Convenience pack well. From its electro-hydraulical- offers even greater comfort and ly operated roof, power-latching ease thanks to: doors and fully adjustable electric - Adaptive Cruise Control front seats (that are also heated (ACC) with ‘Follow to Stop’ and are available with an optional feature (not available in India) ® massage function), to its climate - iPod interface linked to infotainment system control and advanced - Massage Function to front seats infotainment system, everything - Privacy Phone Handset (front) is designed to ensure total - Rear-view camera comfort and complete satisfaction. - Valet key. There is simplicity built into every aspect of the car, as well.
33 4-spoke steering wheel is not available in North America and Brazil. exquisite interior finis h .
to what we call the car’s through to the hide-trimmed from the crowd. You might ‘jewellery’. Using a mix of multi-function steering wheel choose to upgrade your veneers at polished and satin metals, such as and even the foot pedals which, no extra cost to imposing Piano you might find in modern watch in the Continental GTC have a Black or classic Dark Stained design, and the finest leathers bold embossed Bentley ‘B’, the Burr Walnut or opt for a two-tone, and wood veneers, our designers car’s interior is something hide-trimmed 3-spoke sports have created an interior in which to savour. steering wheel with brushed every area is hewn from the most In the Continental GTC silver switch surround. authentic – and satisfying – of Speed we’ve gone further still, The possibilities are Bentley interiors are about materials. providing this even more sporting almost endless. making a statement – From the leather and model with those extra touches 3-spoke steering wheel standard fit for Americas. a statement that you appreciate chrome-finished gear lever that help it to stand out further the finest materials and craftsmanship that the gtc features automotive world has to offer. ■ A vast array of standard and In the Continental GTC that optional trim features are statement is underlined by the available for both the Continental GTC and fact that, with the car’s roof GTC Speed. lowered, the cabin is on display ■ These range from eye-catching – an open canvas on which you seat piping which is a cost option can create an interior that is on both models through to a unparalleled in its individuality, striking new dark grey metallic design and finish. roof material that was created for the extreme Continental As with all Bentley design, great Supersports convertible. attention to detail has been paid
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It can take as many hours for one single part of your car is created Every single one is selected by of our experienced craftsmen or with the painstaking attention to hand and subjected to meticulous women to trim a Continental detail that makes us unique in scrutiny to ensure that a blemish GTC’s steering wheel or seats in the automotive world. as small as an insect bite is the finest premium leather hides We don’t talk of our cars being rejected. They are also tanned in as it might for some ‘luxury’ car ‘produced’ but ‘created’ by a team a unique process – one that is manufacturers to build an entire of people for whom nothing other only used by fine furniture car. At Bentley we like to work than the perfect finish is what makers – to give them an aroma at a different pace – the pace matters. Take our exquisite and softness that is longer lasting required to ensure that every leather hides. and more evocative than you could ever imagine. Our wood veneers are equally lovingly overseen. We are the only coachbuilder to gtc features mirror-match our wood veneer ■ Handcrafted interiors are a hallmark of every Bentley. patterns, so that each side of the Our commitment to preserving car is perfectly symmetrical to traditional techniques is the eye. And every veneer is legendary and our teams of lacquered with five coats before craftsmen and women are being cured, sanded and wax second to none. ■ polished by hand. It’s a labour Every material used in a Bentley interior, from the finest leather of love that takes 14 days… to the best wood veneers, is hand-picked and hand-finished in processes that can take days.
37 t e c h n o l o g y at y our command.
Some of the most advanced legendary Abbey Road recording technologies are housed within studios use Naim’s speaker the Continental GTC to allow technology. With our shared you to sample both its passion for perfection, Naim exhilarating drive and its luxury. has a natural affinity with Bentley It is purposeful technology that and they manner in which creates a world of comfort with a we work. cutting-edge feel. The Continental GTC’s Naim Advanced safety systems such for Bentley audio system uses as the Electronic Tyre Pressure DSP digital amplification Monitor automatically check that technology with 8 individually your tyres are inflated correctly. tailored EQ modes and an Driver aids such as Park Distance immensely powerful 1100 Watt Control ensure that you can amplifier to create what one manoeuvre your car as simply and A user-friendly infotainment Bentley customers who are journalist described as ‘a live, safely as possible thanks to system controls an array of looking to upgrade the concert-like experience’. And sensors that project your parking functions such as keyless entry, Continental GTC’s already as you would expect from the distances onto the high-resolution your iPod® connection, superb audio system. world’s leading audio experts, multimedia screen in the cabin. Bluetooth® telephone system The system has been the system has been designed for An optional rear-view camera is or TV tuner*, through to the engineered by Naim®, the the environment of a convertible. also available with advanced DVD-based Satellite Navigation market-leading premium British It can even recognise whether reverse and parallel parking system. And then there is what audio manufacturer, who are the roof is raised or lowered and settings that provide further we are proud to call the world’s renowned the world over for their instantly alter the system output support when manoeuvring in finest in-car sound-stage, created painstaking craftsmanship and to guarantee that optimised tight spaces. exclusively for music-loving unparalleled sound quality – the performance is maintained.
38 * TV Tuner not available in all countries. continental gtc specifications. continental gtc speed specifications.
Engine ...... Twin-turbocharged W12 Engine ...... Twin-turbocharged W12 Max Power ...... 552bhp / 560PS / 412kW @ 6100 rev/min Max Power ...... 600bhp / 610PS / 449kW @ 6000 rev/min Max Torque ...... 650Nm / 479 lb ft @ between 1600-6100 rev/min Max Torque ...... 750Nm / 553 lb ft @ between 1750-5600 rev/min Transmission ...... ZF 6-speed automatic Transmission ...... ZF 6-speed automatic Driveline...... Continuous all-wheel drive Driveline...... Continuous all-wheel drive Top Speed...... Roof up - 195mph (314km/h); Roof down - 190mph (306km/h) Top Speed...... Roof up - 200mph (322km/h); Roof down - 195mph (314km/h) 0-60mph...... 4.8 seconds (0-100k m/h in 5.1 seconds) 0-60mph...... 4.5 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds) Wheelbase...... 2745mm (108.1in) Wheelbase...... 2745mm (108.1in) Overall Length ...... 4804mm (189.1in) Overall Length ...... 4804mm (189.1in) Width (including mirrors) ...... 2194mm (86.4in) Width (including mirrors) ...... 2194mm (86.4in) Overall Height...... 1398mm (55.0in) Overall Height...... 1388mm (54.6in) Fuel Tank...... 90 litres (24 US gallons) Fuel Tank...... 90 litres (24 US gallons) Wheel Size...... 19 inch (optional 20 inch) Wheel Size...... 20 inch
Fuel Consumption (EU Drive Cycle) Fuel Consumption (EU Drive Cycle) Urban...... 10.9mpg (25.9 litres / 100km) Urban...... 10.9mpg (25.9 litres / 100km) Extra Urban...... 23.7mpg (11.9 litres / 100km) Extra Urban...... 23.7mpg (11.9 litres / 100km) Combined ...... 16.6mpg (17.0 litres / 100km) Combined ...... 16.6mpg (17.0 litres / 100km)
CO2 emissions...... 396 g/km CO2 emissions...... 396 g/km
40 41 ‘ i p o d’ i s t r a d e m a r k o f a p p l e i n c . ‘ b l u e t o o t h ’ i s r e g i st e r e d t r a d e m a r k . ‘ na i m’ i s r e g i st e r e d t r a d e m a r k o f na i m au d i o l i m i t e d. Bentley Motors Limited, Pyms Lane, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 3PL, England. www.bentleymotors.com
The models presented in this brochure are subject to further development and the specifications can change. Interiors featured are European specification and may differ in certain countries. Your Bentley dealer will always have the latest information. The name ‘Bentley’, the ‘B’ in wings device and various other models presented are registered trademarks. © 2010 Bentley Motors Limited. Printed in England.