Bentley Continental GTC

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Bentley Continental GTC
Production period: since 2006
Class : Upper class
Body versions : Cabriolet

The Bentley Continental GTC or Bentley Continental GT Convertible is a two-door, four-seater luxury convertible based on the Bentley Continental GT . The abbreviation GT stands for Gran Turismo .

First generation (2006-2011)

First generation
Bentley Continental GTC 2006-2010

Bentley Continental GTC 2006-2010
Production period: 2006-2011
Body versions : Cabriolet
Engines: Petrol engines :
6.0 liters
(412–449 kW)
Length: 4804 mm
Width: 1918 mm
Height: 1398 mm
Wheelbase : 2745 mm
Empty weight : 2485-2540 kg

The vehicle was officially presented at NYIAS in mid-2006 , but was shown as a study earlier. The convertible is powered by the usual 412 kW (560 PS) strong 12-cylinder from the Bentley Continental GT (originally from the VW Phaeton W12 , but charged). It has air suspension and all-wheel drive and reaches a top speed of 312 km / h. The convertible has a traditional fabric roof that was manufactured by the specialist Karmann in Osnabrück .

GTC speed

In 2009 at the NAIAS in Detroit , the convertible series was expanded to include the more powerful Continental GTC Speed variant . The name suffix Speed is based on the legendary speed model of the founding years. In addition to the increase in performance, the GTC Speed has a slightly modified chassis, different wheels and a 3-spoke sports steering wheel. As part of the introduction of the GTC Speed , the series was subjected to a slight facelift with a modified front view. Above all, the engines of all Continental models have also been designed to be more efficient, with average fuel consumption falling by half a liter / 100 kilometers with unchanged performance.

  • Bentley Continental GTC Speed

  • Rear view

Technical specifications

Continental GTC Continental GTC Speed
Construction period 12/2006–03/2011 10/2009 - 03/2011
Motor type Gasoline engine
Working method Four stroke
Engine type and number of
cylinders 		W12
Engine charging Biturbo
Mounting position Front lengthways
Valves / camshafts 4 per cylinder / 4
Displacement 5998 cc
Bore × stroke 84.0 mm × 90.2 mm
Max. power 412 kW (560 hp)
at 6100 rpm 		449 kW (610 hp)
at 6000 rpm
Max. Torque 650 Nm
at 1600 rpm 		750 Nm
at 1700 rpm
transmission 6-speed automatic transmission 6-speed automatic transmission
Drive type all wheel drive
Torque distribution
front: rear 		50:50
Top speed 312 km / h 322 km / h
Acceleration,
0-100 km / h 		5.1 s 4.8 s
Fuel consumption
over 100 km (combined) 		16.6 l
super plus
CO 2 emissions
(combined) 		396 g / km
Emission standard according to
EU classification 		Euro 4

Second generation (2011-2018)

Second generation
Bentley Continental GTC, closed (2011-2015)

Bentley Continental GTC, closed (2011-2015)
Production period: 2011-2018
Body versions : Cabriolet
Engines:
Petrol engines : 4.0–6.0 liters
(373–522 kW)
Length: 4806-4818 mm
Width: 1943-1947 mm
Height: 1390-1403 mm
Wheelbase : 2746 mm
Empty weight : 2470-2495 kg

At the IAA 2011, the second generation of the model now known as the GT Convertible was presented. This will be equipped with a new engine, which instead of the previous 412 kW now delivers 423 kW (575 hp). The sprint from 0 to 100 km / h takes 4.8 seconds and the top speed is 314 km / h. Outwardly, only slight changes were made, which can be seen primarily on the headlights. The new price for the luxury convertible should be around 202,000 euros. The first models have been delivered since December 2011.

  • Rear view

  • Bentley Continental GTC, open
    (2011-2015)

  • Rear view

  • inner space

  • Bentley Continental GTC V8, open
    (2012-2018)

  • Rear view

  • inner space

  • Bentley Continental GTC Supersports (2017-2018)

Speed ​​convertible

For the 2015 model year, the speed was again slightly revised. These innovations were presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2014. The car now has body parts painted as standard in the same color as the car, which until then were optional extras. In addition, like the GT V8 S, the rear lights are now tinted dark and the front headlights are also darkened. In addition, Bentley uses Speed ​​logos on the fenders and in the interior of this model (fenders, dashboard, headrests). There are new exterior and interior colors and a new color division in the interior. The output of the W12 engine has been increased to 467 kW (635 hp).

Facelift 2015

At the Geneva Motor Show 2015, Bentley presented a slightly revised Continental series. The front section has been redesigned, featuring a new bumper with a modified design and a slightly modified radiator grille. The rear has also been redesigned, so you will find a new rear bumper and a new trunk lid. The chrome trim now covers the entire rear, similar to the Bentley Mulsanne (2009) . The side air outlets in the form of the "Flying B" are also new. New colors and new rim designs are available. In the interior, the steering wheel and the paddle shifters have been subtly changed, as has the seat design. The shift gate and the switches around it also received a slight revision. As a new option, Bentley will also be offering its customers a WiFi hotspot in the Continental. The V8 model also offers a new storage compartment in the rear, which is specially designed for iPads and also houses the corresponding connections. The output of the W12 has been increased to 434 kW (590 hp).

Continental supersports

In January 2017, Bentley presented the 522 kW (710 PS) Continental Supersports Convertible at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. With a top speed of 330 km / h, the vehicle is currently the fastest four-seater convertible in the world.

Technical specifications

GTC V8 GTC V8 S. Continental GTC Continental GTC Speed Continental GTC Supersports
Construction period 04 / 2012–08 / 2018 01 / 2014-08 / 2018 03/2011–05/2014 10/2016–08/2018 10 / 2012–05 / 2014 05 / 2014-10 / 2016 10/2016–08/2018 02/2017-08/2018
Motor type Gasoline engine
Working method Four stroke
Engine type and number of
cylinders 		V8 W12
Engine charging Biturbo
Mounting position Front lengthways
Valves / camshafts 4 per cylinder / 4
Displacement 3993 cc 5998 cc
Bore × stroke 84.5 mm × 89.0 mm 84.0 mm × 90.2 mm
Max. power 373 kW (507 hp)
at 6000 rpm 		389 kW (529 hp)
at 6000 rpm 		423 kW (575 hp)
at 6000 rpm 		434 kW (590 hp)
at 6000 rpm 		460 kW (625 PS)
at 6000 rpm 		467 kW (635 hp)
at 6000 rpm 		472 kW (642 hp)
at 5900 rpm 		522 kW (710 hp)
at 6000 rpm
Max. Torque 660 Nm
at 1700 rpm 		680 Nm
at 1700 rpm 		700 Nm
at 1700 rpm 		720 Nm
at 1800 rpm 		800 Nm
at 2000 rpm 		820 Nm
at 1700 rpm 		840 Nm
at 2000-5000 rpm 		1017 Nm
at 2050-4500 rpm
transmission 8-speed automatic transmission
Drive type all wheel drive
Torque distribution
front: rear 		40:60
Top speed 301 km / h 308 km / h 314 km / h 315 km / h 326 km / h 327 km / h 328 km / h 330 km / h
Acceleration,
0-100 km / h 		5.0 s 4.7 s 4.7 s 4.7 s 4.5 s 4.4 s 4.3 s 3.9 s
Fuel consumption
over 100 km (combined) 		10.9 l
Super Plus 		14.9 l
Super Plus 		14.3 l
super plus 		14.9 l
Super Plus 		14.9 l
Super Plus 		15.9 l
Super Plus
CO 2 emissions
(combined) 		254 g / km 347 g / km 333 g / km 347 g / km 347 g / km 362 g / km
Emission standard according to
EU classification 		5 euro Euro 6 5 euro Euro 6

Continental GTC (since 2019)

Third generation
Bentley Continental GTC Geneva 2019 1Y7A5017.jpg
Production period: since 2019
Body versions : Cabriolet
Engines:
Gasoline engine : 4.0–6.0 liters
(404–467 kW)
Length: 4850 mm
Width: 1964 mm
Height: 1399 mm
Wheelbase : 2849 mm
Empty weight : 2335-2414 kg

The first images of the third generation were published on November 26, 2018. The new Continental GTC was presented to the public at the LA Auto Show that same month. The first vehicles were delivered in May 2019.

The W12 petrol engine on offer is a further development of the Bentayga engine and, with 467 kW (635 hp), has just as much output as the Continental GT. The new Continental GTC accelerates to 100 km / h in 3.8 seconds, and Bentley has a top speed of 333 km / h. A V8 petrol engine with 404 kW (550 PS) followed at the end of 2019. Like the previous models, the new Continental GTC again has a fabric roof.

The Bentley Bacalar , which was presented at the beginning of March 2020 and limited to twelve copies, has only the door handles in common with it, despite its visual similarity to the Continental GTC.

Special models

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Bentley brand, the special model Number 1 Edition , limited to 100 copies, was presented in June 2019 . The special model pays homage to the Blower Bentley from 1929.

In February 2020 Bentley presented the model in a version of the house refiner Mulliner as a particularly luxuriously designed model.

  • Rear view

  • inside view

Technical specifications

Continental GTC V8 Continental GTC
Construction period since 12/2019 since 05/2019
Engine characteristics
Engine type V8 - petrol engine W12 gasoline engine
Displacement 3996 cc 5950 cc
Max. Power at min −1 404 kW (550 PS) / 6000 467 kW (635 hp) / 5000–6000
Max. Torque in min -1 770 Nm / 2500-4000 900 Nm / 1350-4500
Power transmission
drive all wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard 8-speed dual clutch transmission
Readings
Top speed 318 km / h 333 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h 4.1 s 3.8 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined) 11.4 liters of super 14.0 liters of super
CO 2 emissions (combined) 260 g / km 317 g / km
Emission standard Euro 6
Empty weight 2335 kg 2414 kg
Tank capacity 90 l

Web links

Commons : Bentley Continental GTC  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

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