The Gentleman Magazine Issue 12 | December 2018 | Page 28

A choice of three audio systems is offered in the new Continental
GT Convertible. The standard system features 10 speakers
and 650 Watts, while a Bang & Olufsen 1,500 W, 16-speaker
system with illuminated speaker grilles is available, benefiting
from the first automotive application of the BeoSonic system
– a new way for tone setting with a simple, intuitive one-touch
user interface.
A Naim 2,200 W, 18-speaker system with Active Bass
Transducers built into the front seats and eight sound modes is
offered for the true audiophile.
Behind the wheel, the technological advancements in the new
Continental GT Convertible continue. The driver-orientated
instrument panel is fully digital and can be personalised by the
driver.
The Bentley Rotating Display offers the choice between a
digital or analogue journey. At first glance there appears to be
no screen in the centre of the dashboard. Instead, the veneer
flows uninterrupted across the dashboard, while a thin chrome
bezel behind the steering wheel surrounds a digital instrument
display.
When the engine start button is pressed, however, the veneer in
the middle of the dashboard glides silently forward and rotates
to reveal Bentley’s largest-ever touchscreen, a 12.3” high-
definition-quality digital MMI display, elegantly designed by
Bentley with a customer-configurable home screen with three
windows able to display the driver’s preferred functions, for
example, navigation, media and telephone. The user interface
is designed to be akin to a modern mobile phone and menus
are structured to be instantly intuitive.
The third side on the Bentley Rotating Display reveals three
elegant analogue dials displaying outside temperature, a
compass and chronometer. Such an innovative use of traditional
elements underscores Bentley’s unique commitment to the
past and the future, and offers customers the choice of digital
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or analogue display or clean, calm cabin.
The new Continental benefits from features designed to keep
both driver and passengers connected at all times. Apple
CarPlay, the smartest and quickest way to integrate the
functionality of Apple devices in a car is connected via a USB
port.
Customer journeys are streamlined with features designed to
improve navigation. Online search, powered by Google makes
finding destinations simple, while real-time traffic information
keeps the driver informed of current length or changes in
congestion. In emergency situations, Private eCall provides
instant access to emergency services for ultimate peace of mind
when travelling.
Exceptional Optionality including a Tweed Convertible Roof
The all-new Continental GT Convertible redefines
personalisation with paint, leather, veneer and lifestyle options
that are virtually unlimited and tailored to the individual.
The standard palette alone comprises 17 exterior paint colours,
with up to 70 hues available in the extended range. There are
also 15 luxurious carpet options, eight different handcrafted
veneers (with a further four dual veneer options) and 15
choices of interior trim hide, which means that customers are
able to specify their own choice of luxury finish.
Seven exterior roof colours are available, including for the
first time a contemporary interpretation of traditional British
tweed. Black, Blue, Claret and Grey are among the other
options. Furthermore, eight interior roof liner finishes are
offered, ranging from New Red to Magnolia.
The unique Z-fold convertible roof system represents a major
improvement both in terms of refinement and packaging.
The roof, with its sealing system improvements and acoustic
treatments, contributes to a three-decibel reduction in overall
noise levels compared to its predecessor at typical cruising
speeds.
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