AUTOMOTIVE
The convertible roof can be deployed or stowed in just 19
seconds, with the car travelling at speeds of up to 30 mph (50
km/h). An entirely new combination of roof insulating materials
and operating mechanism (a ‘Z-fold’), combined with sealing
system improvements and acoustic treatments, have created
a Convertible Grand Tourer that is as quiet inside the cabin as
the previous generation Continental GT Coupe, with a threedecibel
(50%) reduction in overall noise levels compared to its
predecessor at typical cruising speeds.
Laminated acoustic glass for the windscreen and side windows gives
a -9 dbA (88%) improvement at an audio frequency of 3.15 Khz – the
typical frequency of passing car noise, and a key part of the audio
spectrum to be minimised for maximum comfort.
With its combination of new insulating materials and an elegant
operating mechanism, the roof is the only example of its kind in the
world to feature a full tonneau cover.
Issue 44 2020
The Art of Luxury
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