c o n t i n e n ta l g t c & c o n t i n e n ta l g t c s p e e d

the energy of emotion.

e xp l or e a wor l d of p ossibil it ie s.

speed. a place of purpose.

the sky above.

a dar ker c haract er.

4-spoke steering wheel is not available in North America and Brazil.

t i m e t o ta k e c o n t r o l .

t h e r o a d i n f r o n t.

 .
b l u e t o o t h .
.

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.

c o n t i n e n ta l g t c & c o n t i n e n ta l g t c s p e e d
f e at ur e b o ok

ta bl e of c on t e n ts.

T H E c o n v e r t i b l e STOR Y : pa g e 5
d r i v i n g d y n a m i c s : Pa g e 11
f u e l l e d f o r t h e f u t u r e : PAGE 15
4 w h e e l d r i v e : PAGE 16
e x t e r i o r c h a r a c t e r c o n t i n e n ta l g t c /g t c s p e e d : PAGE 18
i n t e r i o r d e s i g n : PAGE 33
SPECIFICATION : PAGE 4 0

o n e m a n s b l u e s k y t h i n k i n g .

The joys of open-top motoring

have been part of the Bentley
tradition from our very earliest
days. In fact, the very first
Bentley was sleek, low and open
to the elements. It was a car
that would set the standard for
every model to follow: a heady
mix of performance, handling
and engineering purity. Those
who drove it recognised in it
something that would become
part of British automotive history.
The car was known as EXP1 and
it was the very first model to bear
our founders name.
When W.O. Bentley unveiled
his earliest prototype he etched
into motoring folklore a set of
characteristics for his cars that
have stood the test of time to

legendary Le Mans 24 Hours,

open-top Bentleys such as the
3-litre Supersports and Speed Six
would become legends in their
own right, dominating the event
with five victories between 1924
and 1930.
Bentley returned to Le Mans
in the 21st century a signal that
our marque was ready to enter
a new and equally exciting
phase in its history. As the
stunning Bentley Speed 8 again
took the chequered flag as victor
in 2003, our newest creation had
just been unveiled in the form
of the new Continental GT a
2+2-seater coup that delivers
supercar performance and
Bentley refinement in a stunning
all-wheel-drive package.

this very day. His first customer

machines, iconic 3-litre models
that were created in the early
1920s, were also open-top.
It made them perfect at
delivering the roar of the
powerful engine that propelled
them. They were equally good
at providing that wind-in-thehair moment that has enthralled
owners of Bentley convertibles
from that moment forwards.
It was a thrill that many of the
great racing drivers of their day
recognised immediately. And it
was those gentleman racers of
the Twenties and Thirties the
famous Bentley Boys who
pressed W.O. to enter his
creations into the worlds most
important motor races. At the

In the wings, meanwhile,

awaited two of our most
beautiful Continental models
yet. These elegant creations are
a fitting tribute to that open-top
tradition, started nearly nine
decades ago: the Continental
GTC and GTC Speed. In true
Bentley fashion they offer
genuine 2+2 accommodation,
which means you can carry four
adults in supreme comfort. Like
every Bentley, they are also
expressly designed for those
looking to enjoy the phenomenal
performance, excitement and
refinement of the modern
Continental range all with the
additional benefits of classic
open-top motoring.

aut hent ic p er f or manc e.

Sporting prowess is a given

with every Bentley and the
Continental GTC is no
exception. It is, first and
foremost, a performance car
indeed its abilities mean it
lies second only to our extreme
Continental Supersports
models cars designed for
those seeking the ultimate
performance Bentley.

Our designers describe the

Continental GTC as elegant
and at the same time effortlessly
modern. Its appeal lies in the
way it differentiates itself from
other convertibles. Unlike other
supercars it is not demanding to
drive, can be used every day of
the year, and yet will still deliver
breathtaking performance the
very second you need it.

Yet the Continental GTC

succeeds in delivering more than
just outright speed. The new car
blends clear Continental lineage
with its own personality and
character. The joy of roof-down
motoring is on-hand every time
you lower the beautiful, tailored
soft-top and allow the sensations
of driving to be transmitted into
the sumptuous interior.
7

g t c f e at u r e s

With the roof raised or lowered

the Continental GTC seats four
people in complete comfort.

Its beautifully crafted roof

can operate at speeds of
up to 190mph (306km/h)
and can be stowed at the
flick of a switch.

the sky abov e. the road ahead.

ef f ortl ess e x hil a r at ion.

With a top speed of 195mph

(314km/h), a sophisticated allwheel-drive system, state-of-theart 12-cylinder engine, advanced
air suspension and ultra-stiff
body structure, the Continental
GTC displays poise, exhilarating
performance and dynamic
handling that is rarely seen
in a convertible.
Our engineers had a simple
objective when work began
on the GTC programme: to
ensure that our convertibles

cabin and also incorporated hightech strengthened steels into the

windscreen pillars.
To remove unwanted resonance
as vital a task as ensuring
stiffness a great deal of time
was also spent engineering in the
latest refinement technologies.
The result was the eradication
of cabin vibration, resulting in
exceptional levels of ride and
comfort.
So whether roof down or roof
up, you will experience true
exhilaration behind the wheel
of a Continental GTC, knowing
that this is a car equipped with
the dual character that every
Bentley possesses. One that
allows you to drive in total
comfort while you revel in the
hand-crafted interior and yet, in
an instant, allows you to give a
supercar a run for its money.

drove exactly like their coup

stablemates. That target
presented its own challenges,
however. By removing a cars
roof you also remove an integral
part of the chassis structure. This
can reduce what automotive
engineers refer to as torsional
rigidity, a key factor in ensuring
good dynamics and handling.
Without it, convertibles can
suffer from undesirable vibration
or shaking and so, to avoid
those pitfalls, the Continental
GTC has incorporated within
it the very latest in chassisstrengthening technologies
to ensure its body structure
is every bit as good as a
Continental GT coup.
To achieve this, we
remodelled the car beneath its
beautiful skin, adding significant
reinforcement to the sides
of the chassis and beneath the
11

g t c f e at u r e s

The Continental GTC is built

to conquer continents in true
Grand Touring tradition thanks
to a top speed of 195mph and
phenomenal ride and handling.

Its chassis has been strengthened

significantly to ensure superb
dynamic performance.

ta k e c o n t r o l .

Advanced technologies that work

quietly behind the scenes ensure
that from behind the wheel of
both the Continental GTC and
GTC Speed you are in control of
the most assured and yet potent
open-top Grand Tourers
imaginable.
Ahead of you in the Continental
GTC sits one of the worlds most
advanced and unique
12-cylinder engines: a 552bhp
(560PS) 6-litre, twin-turbocharged powertrain that can
propel the car from standstill to
60mph in just 4.8 seconds
(0-100km/h in 5.1 seconds) and,
thanks to its immense power
output, drive it onwards to a top
speed with the roof raised of
195mph (314km/h).
In the GTC Speed, you enjoy
even greater performance thanks
to uprated power (600bhp), a
0-60mph sprint time of just 4.5

figure that ensures that whatever

situation you find yourself in,
you can call on reserves of power
and acceleration that seem never
to fade.
Performance is matched by
effortless control and poise with
intuitive feedback. The honed,
rigid body rides on
computer-controlled air
suspension, infinitely adjustable
dampers and uprated suspension
technology that delivers perfect
ride and handling qualities.
While the latest in Servotronic

seconds (0-100km/h in 4.8

seconds) and a top speed of
200mph (322km/h).
The Continental GTCs engine
is a technological masterpiece.
Designed in a distinctive
W-configuration, it is the most
compact 12-cylinder engine in
the world and uses four camshafts
and 48 valves to help generate
the distinctive wave of torque for
which Bentleys are renowned.
From as low as 1600rpm, the W12
engine produces 750Nm (479lb
ft) of torque a phenomenal
12

steering allows you to place the

Continental GTC exactly where
you want it, whatever your speed
and driving style.
Advanced all-wheel drive
means superb agility and balance
in all road and weather conditions,
while discreet but comforting
technologies such as Adaptive
Cruise Control make for safer as
well as more relaxing motoring by
monitoring the speed of vehicles
ahead, then adjusts the speed of
your car, even down to stationary.
g t c f e at u r e s

The GTC has a unique

12-cylinder engine, arranged in
four banks of three cylinders.
This W-shaped configuration
makes it the most compact
engine of its size.

Despite its small dimensions the

engine generates immense
power and torque in every gear.

fuelled for the future.

In 2008, we proudly announced a

far-reaching environmental
programme to harness renewable
fuel technologies and reduce
CO2 emissions across the Bentley
range. We pledged an overall
improvement in the efficiency of
all our cars of 15 percent and
revealed new technologies that
would deliver potential CO2
reductions of up to 70 percent on

technology that gives our W12

engine the ability to run on
bioethanol, petrol or any mix of
the two fuels all from a
single tank.
Though it sounds simple,
the ability to run on petrol and
biofuel, no matter the proportions
involved, called for some
pioneering engineering to
guarantee that we could achieve
our environmental targets
without sacrificing our reputation
for performance and luxury.
To ensure that the power and
torque generated by our
12-cylinder engines remains
constant, an advanced Fuel
Quality Sensor continuously
monitors the ratio of the fuel and
guides the Engine Control Unit
to adjust the engines timing.
This provides the seamless power
delivery that Bentley engines are
renowned for and means you

a well-to-wheel basis the

measurement of CO2 release of a
fuel from its production (well) to
its combustion or deployment
(wheel).
This commitment to minimise
our environmental impact has
taken shape in the development
of FlexFuel engines for our
Continental model range.
FlexFuel is a remarkable

15

dont have to compromise on

performance to use fuels that
create lower CO2 emissions.
The result is our most efficient
and yet still most powerful
range of Bentley Continentals to
date.

g t c f e at u r e s

Every Continental GTC model

will now come with Bentleys
radical new FlexFuel technology.

FlexFuel allows the car to run on

petrol, bioethanol or any mix of
the two fuels from the same tank
at the same time.

This technology can reduce

CO2 emissions by up to 70% on
a well-to-wheel basis.

4 wheel drive performance.

The Continental GTCs state of

the art, all-wheel drive system
and advanced Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) are able to cope
with the extremes of driving that
are possible within such a
powerful car. By offering a
perfectly balanced 50:50 split of
power delivery between the front
and rear wheels and discreet but

torsen differentials to send power

to all four wheels, delivering the
ideal blend of balance and
dynamic handling.
All-wheel drive is about more
than simply creating a car for
out-and-out performance. On wet
or broken roads the system can
instantaneously adjust the power
split between the front and rear
wheels depending on the
available grip, while the uprated
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) 8.1 system operates
alongside the all-wheel drive
system to deliver superb
reassurance whatever your
driving style.
For the spirited driver looking
for a greater sense of control and
the ability to exploit the full
potential of the engine, a new
Sport Traction mode moderates
ESC intervention at low speeds.
At higher speeds, however, the

effective management of the cars

grip levels, the systems work in
tandem to ensure enhanced
driving and safety whatever the
conditions.
Providing huge levels of grip
and poise in all weathers, the
system harnesses the output of
the twin-turbocharged W12
engine and uses a set of advanced

16

system continues to monitor the

cars suspension, Servotronic
steering and chassis dynamics
to ensure traction is maintained
without ever being overly
intrusive. In short, the
Continental GTC offers the
perfect balance between total
driving enjoyment and complete
peace of mind.

g t c f e at u r e s

All Continental GTC models

benefit from the most advanced
all-wheel-drive technology to
ensure the best possible grip and
handling in all weathers.

The all-wheel drive system

works alongside the latest
Electronic Stability Control
programme which monitors
individual grip levels for each
wheel so high traction levels
are maintained.

c o n t i n e n ta l g t c .

Elegance and performance

personified, the Continental
GTC is, in the words of our
chairman, the ultimate showcase
for Bentley design and for the
skills of our incredible craftsmen
and craftswomen.
Its sculpted forms are
muscular yet lean, sporty but
understated. From whatever
angle you look at it and from

mirror-matched wood veneers,

the smell of the premium grade
leather hides, the solid touch of
the knurled brightware all this
is given paramount importance
as a window into the soul of a
Bentley.
There is practicality, too, to
sit alongside the sheer beauty.
Its expansive cabin space
comfortably seats four adults,

whatever seat you experience

it a sense of proportion and
completeness are everywhere.
It acts as a showcase for the
interior, too, because by lowering
the magnificent soft-top roof, the
sense of anticipation is raised
still further, as you are led into
a cabin that offers unparalleled
craftsmanship and detailing.
The sight of the gleaming

c o n t i n e n ta l g t c s p e e d .

with enough room to sit back,

relax and unwind in the company
of friends, while a generous boot
can accommodate suitcases or
golf clubs with ease.

The Continental GTC Speed is

designed to deliver an even more
powerful and engaging open-top
driving experience to those for
whom time at the wheel is the
key to their motoring enjoyment.
With an uprated 600bhp (610PS)
version of the Continentals
acclaimed 12-cylinder engine,
this is a devastatingly powerful
convertible, and one that offers

dark-tinted front grilles, twinrifled exhaust tail pipes and a

new boot-mounted lip spoiler
which is unique to the Speed
model and generates additional
downforce at the rear vital for a
200mph convertible.
Lightweight engine
components mean the GTC
Speed can utilise an uprated
engine management system

uncompromising performance
that is synonymous with every
Bentley to have borne the
Speed name.
Inspired by our legendary
Speed models that first appeared
in 1923, the GTC Speed is a
more engaging and more potent
machine, distinguishable from
its GTC stablemate by subtle
design enhancements such as

GTC with Kingfisher paint and Porpoise interior.

GTC Speed with Granite paint and Hotspur interior.

18

19

to raise its torque output by

15 percent and its power by 9
percent. The outcome on paper
is a set of performance figures
that are simply outstanding:
a 0-60mph sprint time of just
4.5 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.8
seconds) and a top speed with
the roof raised of 200mph
(322km/h).

e xc lusiv ely dar ker.

We like to think of our Speed

models as having a darker edge
to their personality a hint of
menace to go alongside their
sleek lines and performancedriven attitudes. At first glance
there is no mistaking that
the Continental GTC Speed
possesses that more predatory
character.
With its larger, dark-tinted air

the introduction of diamondquilting a heritage cue from

original racing Bentleys and
embroidered Bentley wings
and piping to our leather seats,
simply add to the Speeds more
dynamic status. And the design
touches dont stop there, with
drilled alloy sports pedals and
a 3-spoke leather sports steering
wheel continuing the Speed

intakes and matrix grille, twin

rifled sports tail pipes and
20-inch multi-spoke sport wheels,
the GTC Speed has the looks
to match its muscle. Inside,
there are further classic Bentley
design touches that allude to the
cars more sporty pretensions.
Unique Speed treadplates in
the doorsills announce that this
is a rather special GTC, while
21

theme. The GTC Speed isnt

simply designed to impress, it
is also engineered to give the
same result. Lowered suspension
gives the car even greater agility
and handling dynamics, while
retuned speed-sensitive steering
and a solid-mounted front
subframe make for superbly
responsive handling and
improved driver feedback.

exterior st yling.

exterior st yling.

The GTCs styling blends clear

Continental lineage with its own
personality and character to
create a unique mix of sporting
dynamism and the added
elegance you expect from a
convertible. Its simple, clean
lines flow dramatically from the
front wheel arches, giving the car
a sense of speed and dynamism,
while at the rear, our designers
used intelligent packaging
solutions to create a stunningly
beautiful deck in which to stow
the folded roof. The result is an
elegant and glamorous profile
with the roof down and a fast,
sporting presence with it raised.
The roof itself is uniquely
Bentley, designed to be perfectly
taut when raised to prevent the
unsightly bowing that afflicts
many convertibles. The effect is
striking, for it gives the car a

GTCs folding roof within its

design. It is also an exercise in
understanding the philosophies
of the great Bentley stylists and

rear-biased visual appearance and

a low sportscar feel.
Nevertheless, the styling story
is not solely about integrating the

25

then creating a contemporary

design that pays homage to the
iconic Bentleys of the past.
Legendary models like the
Continental Drophead Coup
of the 1950s were a source of
inspiration to the current design
team, although the new GTC
also had unique 21st century
requirements. Our engineers
insisted that the car would enjoy
perfect aerodynamic balance at
speeds of up to 200mph
(322km/h). As a consequence, the
Continental GTC spent many
hours in the wind tunnel to
ensure a low drag coefficient.
It utilises an underbody diffuser
alongside a specially sculpted rear
bumper and integrated bootlid
spoiler to provide downforce and
stability at high speed.

a n e y e f o r d e ta i l .

Every minute that our engineers

and designers spend on a new car
simply adds to what is nearly 90
years of experience gathered
across generations of craftsmen
and women. Instinctively, they
know what makes a Bentley, from
key design touches such as those
bold twin headlights or
distinctive matrix grille through
to unseen but essential tasks and
practises that give every Bentley
its own unique character.

in any other convertible. Not

only are the materials the best
available, but the packaging of
the roof is second to none. Every
working part is covered, which
means that whether you are
inside the car or watching from
the outside, not one piece of the
mechanism is visible during
its operation.

Examine some of those details on

the Continental GTC, where
design cues have been evolved
from past Bentleys. They are
interpreted in a manner that
befits a modern convertible a
car whose exterior and interior
designs must work in harmony.
Take, for example, the beautiful
rear deck under which the folding
roof is stowed. Around it runs a
continuous strip of stainless steel
that frames the cars interior,
drawing your eye towards the
cabin and the finest handcrafted
leather, wood and polished
metals imaginable.
Look inside for further
attention to detail. There, the
symmetrical theme of the fascia,
which subtly echoes the shape of
the iconic Bentley wings motif, is
reflected through the cabin and
even onto the leather hide
tonneau cover which, like a

g t c f e at u r e s

tailor-made suit, has carefully

positioned stitch lines,
highlighting its form and
craftsmanship.
Even the roof itself is a
masterpiece of design. Its state of
the art, three-layer construction
has superb acoustic-damping
fabrics, with a thicker, more
padded outer layer than is used
26

Attention to design detail is

shown at every level of a
Continental GTC. Beautiful
chrome bezels, for example,
surround the lights, subtly
highlighting the Bentley
quad lamp signature.

The folding roof is equally

beautiful and also intelligently
designed to ensure that not a
single element of its operating
mechanism can be viewed while
it is in action.

w heels, a f inishing to uc h.

As much attention to detail goes

into the design of our distinctive
19 and 20-inch alloy wheels as the
design of our cars themselves.

Without the right wheels to round

off your ideal specification, your
Continental GTC would simply
not be complete. Thats why we
offer a variety of wheel styles in a
multitude of designs and finishes
to suit every taste.
From our exquisitely
engineered 19-inch 2-piece alloy
wheel which manages to be both
graceful and purposeful at the
same time, through to the
optional 20-inch 14-spoke
Diamond wheel in either a
chrome or painted finish, every
one of our wheel choices is as
distinct as the leather hides you
choose to trim the cabin or the
paint colour you opt for.
And all our wheels are
designed not simply to look great
but also to ensure that, whatever
style you opt for, there is no
compromise to make in terms
of performance. Made from

lightweight alloys that lighten the

load that the Continental GTCs
suspension has to bear, they
ensure that ride and handling are
as honed as possible. And should
you opt for our carbon ceramic
braking system (only available on
GTC Speed), the 20-inch
multi-spoke sports wheels we
offer are designed to increase
cooling airflow onto the brake
discs to ensure the best possible
braking performance at all times.
All of our 20-inch wheels come
with bespoke Pirelli P Zero
tyres that have been designed
exclusively for Continental GTC,
and have our advanced Tyre
Pressure Monitoring System as
standard. Our 19-inch wheels
come with Pirelli Rosso tyres.
So the choice and when it
comes to wheels there is lots of it
is yours

29

Raul Pires, Manager of Exterior Design.

g t c f e at u r e s

Incredible carbon ceramic brakes

are available as an option on the
Continental GTC Speed.

Carbon ceramic brakes offer

unsurpassed performance thanks
to their ability to withstand the
temperatures generated by
braking from speeds of up
to 200mph (322 km/h).

interior design.

be conv erted.

Roof down or up, the Continental

GTC is designed to bring you the
luxury of space. Its expansive
cabin comfortably seats four
adults thanks to clever touches
such as sculpted backs to the
front seats that provide
significantly more legroom for
those seated behind. And as with
all Bentleys, its a cabin in which
you can ride, relax and enjoy

Between the rear seats there is

our design history will recognise
access to allow skis to be passed
the classic design cues that have
through from the boot area, while
become part of the Bentley
a standard-fit power-latching
tradition. Traditional bullseye air
bootlid means you can close up
vents are crafted from chrome
plated aluminium and polished to and get moving without delay.
ensure that perfectly smooth
swivelling action that is a delight
to behold, while beautiful organ
stops still control the flow of air
with a gentle pull.
Continental GTC is about
g t c f e at u r e s
making your life that bit easier, as
An optional Convenience pack
well. From its electro-hydraulicaloffers even greater comfort and
ly operated roof, power-latching
ease thanks to:
doors and fully adjustable electric
- Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Follow to Stop
front seats (that are also heated
feature (not available in India)
and are available with an optional

- iPod interface linked to
massage function), to its climate
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.

yourself in impeccable style.

Instead of packing the interior
with as many gadgets and buttons
as possible, we prefer to keep
things simple and let our
craftsmanship speak for itself.
Advanced technologies are on
hand but never obtrusive.
Everything you need is right at
your fingertips.
Those with an appreciation of

33
4-spoke steering wheel is not available in North America and Brazil.

exquisite interior finish.

Bentley interiors are about

making a statement
a statement that you appreciate
the finest materials and
craftsmanship that the
automotive world has to offer.
In the Continental GTC that
statement is underlined by the
fact that, with the cars roof
lowered, the cabin is on display
an open canvas on which you
can create an interior that is
unparalleled in its individuality,
design and finish.
As with all Bentley design, great
attention to detail has been paid

through to the hide-trimmed

multi-function steering wheel
and even the foot pedals which,
in the Continental GTC have a
bold embossed Bentley B, the
cars interior is something
to savour.
In the Continental GTC
Speed weve gone further still,
providing this even more sporting
model with those extra touches
that help it to stand out further

to what we call the cars

jewellery. Using a mix of
polished and satin metals, such as
you might find in modern watch
design, and the finest leathers
and wood veneers, our designers
have created an interior in which
every area is hewn from the most
authentic and satisfying of
materials.
From the leather and
chrome-finished gear lever

from the crowd. You might

choose to upgrade your veneers at
no extra cost to imposing Piano
Black or classic Dark Stained
Burr Walnut or opt for a two-tone,
hide-trimmed 3-spoke sports
steering wheel with brushed
silver switch surround.
The possibilities are
almost endless.
3-spoke steering wheel standard fit for Americas.

g t c f e at u r e s

34

A vast array of standard and

optional trim features are
available for both the
Continental GTC and
GTC Speed.

These range from eye-catching

seat piping which is a cost option
on both models through to a
striking new dark grey metallic
roof material that was created
for the extreme Continental
Supersports convertible.

handcraf ted in crewe.

It can take as many hours for one

of our experienced craftsmen or
women to trim a Continental
GTCs steering wheel or seats in
the finest premium leather hides
as it might for some luxury car
manufacturers to build an entire
car. At Bentley we like to work
at a different pace the pace
required to ensure that every

Every single one is selected by

hand and subjected to meticulous
scrutiny to ensure that a blemish
as small as an insect bite is
rejected. They are also tanned in
a unique process one that is
only used by fine furniture
makers to give them an aroma
and softness that is longer lasting
and more evocative than you
could ever imagine.
Our wood veneers are equally
lovingly overseen. We are
the only coachbuilder to
mirror-match our wood veneer
patterns, so that each side of the
car is perfectly symmetrical to
the eye. And every veneer is
lacquered with five coats before
being cured, sanded and wax
polished by hand. Its a labour
of love that takes 14 days

single part of your car is created

with the painstaking attention to
detail that makes us unique in
the automotive world.
We dont talk of our cars being
produced but created by a team
of people for whom nothing other
than the perfect finish is what
matters. Take our exquisite
leather hides.

37

g t c f e at u r e s

Handcrafted interiors are a

hallmark of every Bentley.
Our commitment to preserving
traditional techniques is
legendary and our teams of
craftsmen and women are
second to none.

Every material used in a Bentley

interior, from the finest leather
to the best wood veneers, is
hand-picked and hand-finished in
processes that can take days.

t e c h n o l o g y at y o u r c o m m a n d .

Some of the most advanced

technologies are housed within
the Continental GTC to allow
you to sample both its
exhilarating drive and its luxury.
It is purposeful technology that
creates a world of comfort with a
cutting-edge feel.
Advanced safety systems such
as the Electronic Tyre Pressure
Monitor automatically check that
your tyres are inflated correctly.
Driver aids such as Park Distance
Control ensure that you can
manoeuvre your car as simply and
safely as possible thanks to
sensors that project your parking
distances onto the high-resolution
multimedia screen in the cabin.
An optional rear-view camera is
also available with advanced
reverse and parallel parking
settings that provide further
support when manoeuvring in
tight spaces.

A user-friendly infotainment
system controls an array of
functions such as keyless entry,
your iPod connection,
Bluetooth telephone system
or TV tuner*, through to the
DVD-based Satellite Navigation
system. And then there is what
we are proud to call the worlds
finest in-car sound-stage, created
exclusively for music-loving

Bentley customers who are

looking to upgrade the
Continental GTCs already
superb audio system.
The system has been
engineered by Naim, the
market-leading premium British
audio manufacturer, who are
renowned the world over for their
painstaking craftsmanship and
unparalleled sound quality the
38

legendary Abbey Road recording

studios use Naims speaker
technology. With our shared
passion for perfection, Naim
has a natural affinity with Bentley
and they manner in which
we work.
The Continental GTCs Naim
for Bentley audio system uses
DSP digital amplification
technology with 8 individually
tailored EQ modes and an
immensely powerful 1100 Watt
amplifier to create what one
journalist described as a live,
concert-like experience. And
as you would expect from the
worlds leading audio experts,
the system has been designed for
the environment of a convertible.
It can even recognise whether
the roof is raised or lowered and
instantly alter the system output
to guarantee that optimised
performance is maintained.
* TV Tuner not available in all countries.

c o n t i n e n ta l g t c s p e c i f i c at i o n s .

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Max Power . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Max Torque . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . .
Driveline.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Speed.. . . . . . . . . . . . .
0-60mph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheelbase.. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overall Length . . . . . . . . .
Width (including mirrors) .
Overall Height. . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Size. . . . . . . . . . . . .

c o n t i n e n ta l g t c s p e e d s p e c i f i c at i o n s .

Twin-turbocharged W12
552bhp / 560PS / 412kW @ 6100 rev/min
. . . . . . . . . . . 650Nm / 479 lb ft @ between 1600-6100 rev/min
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ZF 6-speed automatic
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continuous all-wheel drive
Roof up - 195mph (314km/h); Roof down - 190mph (306km/h)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8 seconds (0-100k m/h in 5.1 seconds)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2745mm (108.1in)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4804mm (189.1in)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2194mm (86.4in)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1398mm (55.0in)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 litres (24 US gallons)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 inch (optional 20 inch)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel Consumption (EU Drive Cycle)

Urban.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extra Urban.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Combined .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CO2 emissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40

10.9mpg (25.9 litres / 100km)

23.7mpg (11.9 litres / 100km)
16.6mpg (17.0 litres / 100km)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 g/km

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Max Power . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Max Torque . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . .
Driveline.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Speed.. . . . . . . . . . . . .
0-60mph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheelbase.. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overall Length . . . . . . . . .
Width (including mirrors) .
Overall Height. . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Size. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Twin-turbocharged W12
600bhp / 610PS / 449kW @ 6000 rev/min
. . . . . . . . . . . 750Nm / 553 lb ft @ between 1750-5600 rev/min
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ZF 6-speed automatic
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continuous all-wheel drive
Roof up - 200mph (322km/h); Roof down - 195mph (314km/h)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2745mm (108.1in)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4804mm (189.1in)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2194mm (86.4in)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1388mm (54.6in)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 litres (24 US gallons)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 inch

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel Consumption (EU Drive Cycle)

Urban.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extra Urban.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Combined .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CO2 emissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

41

10.9mpg (25.9 litres / 100km)

23.7mpg (11.9 litres / 100km)
16.6mpg (17.0 litres / 100km)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 g/km

 .
b l u e t o o t h .
.

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.