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 a t r a d e m a r k o f a p p l e i n c . ‘bluetooth’ i s a r e g i st e r e d t r a d e m a r k . ‘ na i m’ i s a 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 phenomenal ride and handling. in a convertible. To achieve this, we comfort while you revel in the ■ 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.