The Gentleman Magazine Issue 12 | December 2018 | Page 26
ALL-NEW BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
CONVERTIBLE:
THE PINNACLE OPEN-TOP GRAND TOURER
Bentley is introducing the all-new Continental GT Convertible.
Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Britain – and
representing all Bentley knows about creating the world’s most
stylish and elegant Grand Tourers – the GT Convertible is the
very essence of the luxury brand.
Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and Chief Executive, Bentley
Motors, said: “Elegant understatement that forces you to
look; engineering excellence you’ll take for granted – the
extraordinary breadth of capabilities offered by the new
Continental GT Convertible is unique and can only be offered
by our noble British brand.
We have been building luxury Grand Tourers since the company
was founded in 1919 and, as we approach our centenary year,
the Continental GT Convertible joins a highly acclaimed range
– arguably the strongest and most technologically advanced
portfolio of products the world has ever seen in one luxury
brand.”
Elegant and sculptural exterior styling harmonises perfectly
with an exquisite handcrafted cabin, featuring the highest
quality leathers and sustainably sourced veneers.
The tailored 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). This transforms the Continental GT Convertible from
a luxurious coupe into an open-top Grand Tourer at the touch
of a button. Seven different fabric hood colours are available,
including an authentic tweed finish for the first time.
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A newly designed neckwarmer (which is both warmer and
quieter than in the previous generation model), is seamlessly
integrated into the heated Comfort Seats, optimising efficiency
and airflow around the electrically adjustable headrests. The
styling highlight of the new neckwarmer is a chrome centre
vane that stretches the full width of the duct, echoing Bentley’s
famous ‘bullseye’ vents. Combined with a heated steering
wheel, seat heaters and new heated armrests, these sophisticated
comfort features create a luxurious driving experience in all
environments.
The all-new Continental GT Convertible heightens the
sensory experience of open-air motoring with exhilarating
performance. A powerful 6.0-litre Bentley W12 engine is mated
to a dual-clutch eight-speed transmission. [WLTP drive cycle:
fuel consumption, mpg (l/100km) - Combined 20.2 (14.0).
Combined CO₂- 317g/km. NEDC drive cycle equivalent:
fuel consumption, mpg (l/100km) – Combined 22.8 (12.4).
Combined CO₂ - 284g/km.]
The new powertrain uses the latest engine management
technology to produce 635 PS (626 bhp) and 900 Nm (664
lb.ft.) of torque, and accelerate to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds (0-
60 mph in 3.7 seconds), on to a top speed of 333 km/h (207
mph).
The new Continental GT Convertible also showcases major
evolutions in Bentley’s unique application of technology. An
advanced, fully digital, driver-focused instrument panel and
Bentley Rotating Display for the driver are among the suite of
innovations.
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