Overview
Walk down Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills on a Sunday and before long you're bound to see either a Bentley Continental GT coupe or GTC convertible. Following Bentley's split with Rolls-Royce, the Continental GT has led the charge for the automaker since 2003.
Now, potential Bentley customers can indulge in a number of Continental two-door variants, from the base GT coupe and GTC convertible to the Speed variants of both vehicles. For those who find the twin-turbocharged, 552-horsepower 6.0-liter W-12 engine in the base cars too tame, the GT and GTC Speed offer a 200-mph top speed and a 600-horsepower engine.
Then there are the Supersports models, which have a 621-horsepower engine, large carbon ceramic brakes, and a tweaked suspension.
No matter which Continental GT or GTC you consider, what's certain is that you'll be rewarded by a beautiful cockpit filled with high-quality materials. Most Continental two-door models walk the line between posh daily driver and garage-kept weekender. It is this appeal, perhaps, that has made the Continental GT range so popular.
Now, potential Bentley customers can indulge in a number of Continental two-door variants, from the base GT coupe and GTC convertible to the Speed variants of both vehicles. For those who find the twin-turbocharged, 552-horsepower 6.0-liter W-12 engine in the base cars too tame, the GT and GTC Speed offer a 200-mph top speed and a 600-horsepower engine.
Then there are the Supersports models, which have a 621-horsepower engine, large carbon ceramic brakes, and a tweaked suspension.
No matter which Continental GT or GTC you consider, what's certain is that you'll be rewarded by a beautiful cockpit filled with high-quality materials. Most Continental two-door models walk the line between posh daily driver and garage-kept weekender. It is this appeal, perhaps, that has made the Continental GT range so popular.
The Range
Bodystyles: Coupe, convertible
Engines: 6.0L W-12
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic
Models: GT, GTC, GT Speed, GTC Speed, Supersports
Engines: 6.0L W-12
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic
Models: GT, GTC, GT Speed, GTC Speed, Supersports
What's New
All models have a more upright grille and are now FlexFuel capable. This means Continental owners can fill their tanks with regular gas, E85 bioethanol, or a mix of the two. The two-door models are due for a freshening that will shrink the outer two headlights to more closely resemble the new Mulsanne flagship sedan.
Exterior
The style of the Continental GT and GTC is defined by the four circular headlights and prominent cross-hatch grille. Strongly sculpted side panels lead to taillights that continue the oval theme while huge, rounded exhaust pipes send a clear message that
Interior
Bentley uses as many as 14 hides of leather to fill a Continental GT. Along with leather, owners can choose from seven wood veneers to complete an interior that, except for the low-mounted navigation screen, should please the most discerning buyers.
Performance & Handling
All Continentals start with an air suspension, all-wheel drive, and some variation of the 6.0-liter W-12 engine producing at least 552 horsepower. The slowest of all Continentals is the GTC, which accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds. The Supersports coupe is at the other end of the range, moving from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds.
Safety
Huge brakes ensure strong stopping power, radar-based adaptive cruise control with a follow-to-stop feature, standard all-wheel drive, advanced electronic stability program, rear view camera.
EPA Fuel Economy
GT, GTC, GT Speed, GTC Speed: 10 mpg city/17 mpg highway
Supersports: 12 mpg city/19 mpg highway
Supersports: 12 mpg city/19 mpg highway
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