It seems its all about special editions at this year's 60th edition of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, and Bentley wants to make no exception, by introducing the Bentley Continental GTC and
GTC Speed 80 - 11 Edition models.
Bentley have manufactured the 2013 Bentley Continental
GTC Speed, their newest convertible.
Superior grip and very precise steering response were guaranteed by bespoke 275 / 35ZR Pirelli PZero «Ultra High Performance» tyres fitted to 9.5 Jx20in multi-spoke alloy wheels, unique to
the GTC Speed.
The company was keen to repeat a similar sales success with
their GTC Speed versus the basic GTC.
Taking
the GTC Speed through Scottish back roads at flying speeds may seem ludicrous but this car really takes to the meandering tarmac rather well.
The latter was «two ton» with hood up, hence the Continental
GTC Speed as a 200mph car was the fastest convertible that had ever been produced by Bentley.
It was typical Bentley - manner that neither engineers nor designers had fallen victim to the trap to reduce the Continental
GTC Speed's image to that of a brute high - performance driving machine.
600bhp were listed as power output of the Bentley
GTC Speed.
The interior of
the GTC Speed based on the «Mulliner Driving Specification» and that featured diamond quilted hide seats, a knurled chrome and hide gearlever and an endless list of further options to optimize a car as per an owner's individual preference.
Neither was there any feeling - not for a moment — the rigid steel - structure of the Continental
GTC Speed was stressed to a limit.
2017 Bentley
GTC Speed in Glacier White with Beluga interior.
The Bentley 80 - 11 Continental GTC and
GTC Speed features new alloy diamond wheels with black center caps with the «B» emblem.
This Continental
GTC Speed boasts all - wheel drive, traction control, stability control and computer - controlled adaptive air suspension with automatic ride height and dampers.
Lot # 660 - This gorgeous Bentley Continental
GTC Speed is finished in a rare exterior and interior color combination.
Both the GTC and
GTC Speed also feature an advanced electronic stability program (ESP 8.1).
The Continental
GTC Speed is visually distinguished by subtle design enhancements which emphasize its higher performance credentials.
Bentley have released the Continental
GTC Speed meaning that every model in their Continental lineup has a Speed variant.
Uniquely,
the GTC Speed is also available with a dark tint aluminum option.
Now, the Speed family is completed with the introduction of
the GTC Speed, which is expected to account for up to two - thirds of GTC sales worldwide in its first year of production.
• The new
GTC Speed builds on the success of Continental GTC • The 200 mph
GTC Speed is Bentley's most powerful convertible ever • The latest GTC range is refined and extended with two new models • The new GTC delivers enhanced style, comfort and choice
This endows
the GTC Speed with a top speed of 200mph (322 km / h) with the roof - up and a 0 - 60mph sprint time of just 4.5 seconds (0 - 100 km / h in 4.8 secs).
For the new Continental
GTC Speed, Bentley's twin - turbocharged W12 now develops 600bhp (610PS) that delivers true 200 mph (322 km / h) performance, with the roof up, with exhilarating, effortless acceleration.
Dig the full - size AWD convertible stance of the Bentley Continental
GTC Speed, but still pinching your pennies until you can hit billionaire status?
WHEELS & TYRES Wheels
GTC Speed 9.5 J 20 - inch Alloy GTC 9.0 J 19 - inch Alloy (optional 9.0 J 20 - inch Alloy) Tyres
GTC Speed 275/35 x ZR20 bespoke Pirelli PZero UHP GTC 275/40 x ZR19 Pirelli PZero Rosso (optional 275/30 x 20 Pirelli PZero)
The GTC Speed's 600bhp (610PS) W12 engine develops 9 per cent more power than the standard GTC.
The new Continental
GTC Speed is powered by Bentley's W12 engine in its most powerful, 600 bhp (610PS) form.
DIMENSIONS EXTERIOR Overall length 4804 mm (189.1 in) Overall width (inc. mirrors) 2194 mm (86.4 in) Height (roof raised)
GTC Speed 1388 mm (54.6 in) GTC 1398 mm (55.0 in) Wheelbase 2745 mm (108.1 in) Front track 1623 mm (63.9 in) Rear track 1607 mm (63.3 in)
WEIGHTS & CAPACITIES
GTC Speed & GTC Kerbweight 2485 kg (5478 lb) Gross vehicle weight 2900 kg (6393 lb) Luggage capacity 235 litres Fuel tank capacity 90 litres (24 US gallons)
The Bentley Continental Flying Star has identical technical specifications to the Continental
GTC Speed with its powerful W12 engine giving it a total of six hundred and ten horsepower.
The Bentley Continental
GTC Speed has the same tuned W12 six hundred horsepower engine as the Continental GT Speed but will only reach its top speed of three hundred and twenty kilometers an hour with the -LSB-...]
The wider 9.5 J x 20 - inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, unique to
the GTC Speed, are fitted with bespoke 275/35 ZR20 Pirelli PZero ultra-high performance tires that provide the car with superior grip as well as sharper steering response and feel.
The «Dynamic Mode» of
the GTC Speed allows increased wheel slip at higher speeds compared to the standard chassis.
The GTC Speed has a unique set of design cues, notably a dark - tinted matrix grille to the upper and lower air intakes, a black lower bumper valance, wider, rifled exhaust tailpipes and 20 - inch, silver - painted, multi-spoke alloy wheels.
Even with the roof down
the GTC Speed can reach 195 mph (312 km / h).
The GTC Speed's suspension is lowered by 10 mm at the front and 15 mm at the rear for improved handling, while the retuned speed - sensitive steering system and solid - mounted front subframe, shared with the standard GTC, benefit steering response.
A sophisticated follow - to - stop, radar - based Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is now available on both GTC and
GTC Speed.
The GTC Speed's cabin is based on that of the Mulliner Driving Specification (a cost option on the standard GTC).
The GTC Speed has a range of dynamic enhancements that deliver a more sporting, open - top Bentley driving experience.
The GTC Speed engine is visually differentiated by the «crackle black» finish to the intake manifold.
The 2016 Bentley Continental
GTC Speed needs all the traction it can get, what with its 6.0 - liter W - 12 engine under the hood producing 626 horsepower and 607 lb - ft of torque.
«The new
GTC Speed exemplifies our passion for creating cars that deliver exceptional performance and driving enjoyment.
The Bentley Continental
GTC Speed is also available in two new colors Aquamarine and Blue Crystal.
They feature 20 - inch 14 - spoke alloy diamond wheels polished with unique black center caps featuring Bentley «B» emblem (GTC) or 20 - inch wheels from Supersports finished in dark tint with red brake calipers (
GTC Speed) as well as Union Jack brightware badges on the front fenders, exclusive Midnight body colour option, Dark Grey Metallic soft top and the Mulliner fuel - filler cap as standard, Beluga main leather hide with white (GTC) or Pillar Box Red (
GTC Speed) contrast stitching and piping and Bentley emblems, Piano Black veneers, engine - turned aluminum with bright (GTC) or dark (
GTC Speed) finish, drilled alloy sport foot pedals, treadplates and a badge on the console with the» 80 - 11 Edition» signature.
The 80 - 11 models are limited (80 units per model) versions of the Continental GTC and
GTC Speed for the North American market.
The Continental
GTC Speed is based on the Continental GTC with Mulliner Driving Specification.
It might cost you upwards of # 150,000 - with a few choice options it's not hard to spend more than # 200,000 on the top - spec
GTC Speed - but few cars offer this much performance and image.
The GTC Speed model is almost # 20k more than the standard GTC W12 but for that you get the extra power, sporty suspension, beautiful hand - stitched quilted leather, 21 - inch alloy wheels and a special body kit.
While they worked off of Continental GTC and
GTC Speed donors, the carrozzeria wouldn't consider Supersports Bentleys for conversion.
We have just added to our extensive exotic car inventory a beautiful 2011 Bentley Continental
GTC Speed 80 - 11 in Beluga over Beluga leather and only 17,600 miles.
Life inside the 2016 Bentley Continental
GTC Speed is a lot like settling into the most luxurious World War II bunker imaginable.