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We've gotten
the details. We've seen it at
the auto show. We've even
driven it in Croatia, and brought you our impressions. But there's only so much we can describe a car like the new
Bentley Continental GTC, because the luxury cabriolet is an experience. It's about seeing and being seen. It's about wafting effortlessly down azure coastlines and feeling the wind in your hair.
Fortunately, for those of us who will never have the privilege, Bentley has released video footage of its new Continental GTC showing exactly that. Check it out
after the jump.
Continue reading Bentley showcases new Continental GTC in motion
Bentley showcases new Continental GTC in motion originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 5th, 2011
Filed under: Frankfurt Motor Show, Convertible, Bentley, Luxury
When one of Volkswagen's higher-end marques unveils a new version of one of its core products, you know one thing for certain: the debut is just the beginning. Because after the first new version rolls out, there will be a veritable landslide of variants to follow.
That's the case with the
Porsche 911, that's the case with the
Lamborghini Gallardo and that's certainly the case with the
Bentley Continental. The
GT coupe was the first to be updated, the
Flying Spur sedan is sure to follow in due course, and we can presume to see Speed and even Supersport versions as well. But before they come along, the Crewe has official lifted the veil on the
GTC drophead.
The convertible model follows the lead of the updated Continental GT, only with a folding fabric roof. That gives the 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 and all its 567 horsepower ample opportunity to fill the cabin with its silken rumble and gracefully tousle the hair of its occupants.
We'll be driving the new model within a couple of weeks, but in the meantime, this is our first look, so check it out from the
Volkswagen Group pavilion here in Frankfurt in our gallery, or watch some B-roll
after the jump.
Continue reading 2012 Bentley Continental GTC wafts onto stage [w/video]
2012 Bentley Continental GTC wafts onto stage [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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September 14th, 2011
Filed under: Convertible, Bentley, Luxury
Bentley is currently in the middle of a product update that started with the all-new Mulsanne and has now moved on to the Continental GT.
We've gotten up close and personal with the 2012 Continental GT Coupe on
more than one occasion, but we knew that more derivatives lurked in the future. The next one is now here, and it arrives in the form of the
2012 Bentley Continental GTC.
Sharing the same lower lines as its sibling hardtop coupe, the GTC opts to let the sun shine in via a power-operated retracting softtop. Under the hood sits the same 6.0-liter W12 engine that produces 567 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque in the coupe. Paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, the Continental GTC will run from 0-60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds. Keep your Church's Warrik leather driving shoe pushed to the floor and 100 mph will pass by in 10.9 seconds as you proceed towards a top speed of 195 mph.
This second-generation Continental GTC boasts the same upgraded interior amenities as the coupe, including the (thankfully!) updated nav system, plethora of color choices and optional Naim audio. Twenty-inch wheels are the standard set, while 21-inch rollers are available as an option.
For those who have the means, Bentley is taking orders now, and lucky customers will take delivery towards the end of 2011. The rest of the world will get to see the car in person at the
2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Ready to take a deeper dive into the world of the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC? Click past the jump for the full press release, then take a gander at the convertible from all angles in our gallery.
Continue reading 2012 Bentley Continental GTC goes topless as summer winds down
2012 Bentley Continental GTC goes topless as summer winds down originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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August 23rd, 2011
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Filed under: Frankfurt Motor Show, Convertible, Bentley, Luxury
2011 Bentley Continental GT - Click above for high-res image gallery
Bentley's Continental range has, well... "spurred" a whole line of derivatives: the
GT coupe, the
GTC convertible, the
Flying Spur sedan, Speed and Supersports versions of each, a string of special editions.... And like other such proliferative products - say, the
Porsche 911 or
Ford Mustang, for examples - when one is updated, it starts a whole new game of dominoes.
So after the Continental GT was
updated this past September with a fresh face and a whole host of changes, we knew it would only be a matter of time before the others would follow. And according to reports, the next one down the line is the cabrio.
Word has it that the new Continental GTC will be unveiled one year after the coupe was revealed at the upcoming
Frankfurt Motor Show. So what can we expect when it does? Well, the same fresh bodywork as its fixed-roof counterpart and its refresh interior as well as its revised flex-fuel 6.0-liter twin-turbo W-12 and six-speed automatic transmission, only with a folding fabric roof.
A less costly V8 model is still expected to come at some point down the road, as will the more powerful Speed versions and the Flying Spur sedan. Just one Bentley at a time there, boys.
Bentley to unveil new Continental GTC in Frankfurt originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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July 8th, 2011
Filed under: Bentley, Design/Style, Luxury
2011 Bentley Continental GTC Speed 80-11 Edition - Click above for high-res image gallery
Pebble Beach is fast becoming one of the best places for new car debuts. Besides seeing the
McLaren MP4-12C,
Fiorvanti SP1,
Perana Z-One,
Morgan EvaGT,
Jaguar XK175,
Jaguar XJ75 Platinum,
Boss 302 Mustang,
Veyron Super Sport,
Lotus Exos T125,
Lotus Evora GT4 Cup, and so on and so on, we just got to see the new Bentley Continental GTC and GTC Speed 80-11 Editions. These 80-11 models, designed exclusively for the North American market, will be limited to just 80 units each. The "11" in the title refers to 2011, the model year of these specials.
These are basically trim packages, adding things like 20-inch, 14-spoke polished wheels, and red calipers on the Speed, but they at least look tasteful. While the 80-11 Editions will be available in any Bentley color, they've introduced a new color - Midnight - that will be exclusive to these models.
If the wheels or special color don't tip you off to the special nature of these vehicles, you might be able to spot them by their little Union Jack badges on the front fenders. Check out the full press release after the jump for more details and be sure to peruse our gallery as well.
Photos copyright (C)2010 Drew Phillips/AOLContinue reading Monterey 2010: Bentley unveils pair of limited edition Continental GTC models
Monterey 2010: Bentley unveils pair of limited edition Continental GTC models originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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August 15th, 2010
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