Bentley Continental GTC is the convertible version of the Continental GT.

The Bentley Continental GTC is the second model of the homeless range, after recently presented the Azure (which has no elements in common with Continental, but with previous models from Bentley). The JWG shares some mechanical components with the Volkswagen Phaeton.

The Bentley Continental GTC has four seats, a retractable roof canvas (with three layers of fabric) and a Rear window glass; takes 25 s in conducting the operation complete opening or closing. When folded, the hood is covered in leather upholstery accommodation. With the canopy collapsed, the trunk has a capacity of 235 litres.

The exterior dimensions of the JWG are virtually identical to those in GT. Measuring 4.80 m long, 1.92 m wide and 2.74 m wheelbase. The JWG is 1 cm higher (1.40 m).

Like the coupe from which derives it has a twelve-cylinder engine in 'W' with four valves per cylinder 6.0 litre engine capacity, variable distribution, dual turbocharger and intercooler. It has a maximum power of 559 hp at 6,100 rpm and maximum torque of 650 Nm at 1,600 rpm.

The transmission system is similar to the coupe: permanent total traction (with Torsion differential) and automatic transmission speeds of six (brand ZF), with the possibility of manually operated by cams mounted on the steering column. It weighs 2,495 kg, 110 kg more than the coupe.

With this engine, reaches a maximum speed of 312 kph (WG, 318 mph) and accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in 5.1 s (4.8 s WG). With the canopy collapsed, the maximum speed decreases to 306 km / h. This is due to an increase in drag to progress, what happens in all cabriolets when the canopy is removed. By the same token, it is normal for a convertible when you have higher consumption without hood.

There are many alternatives to Bentley Continental GTC. The only convertible with a capacity of four people and more than 400 hp is the Aston Martin DB9 Volante.



The description of the suspension of the Bentley Continental GTC is the same as that of a Volkswagen Phaeton: parallelogram deformable in the two axes. It also has pneumatic springs and a buffer electronically controlled continuously variable hardness.

The driver can manually select between four programmes suspension, ranging from "Comfort" to "Sports". According to the chosen program, adjusting the height of the suspension and the hardness of the buffer. Whatever the chosen program, from 245 mph the suspension is automatically in the lowest position.

The team ventilated disc brakes are very powerful: the discs have a diameter of 405 mm and 335 mm in front behind. Currently, the front brake discs are larger diameter of all cars as standard market (along with other models Bentley).

Inside the Bentley Continental GTC, as is normal in the Bentley models, there are high-quality materials to craft treatment: natural leather and furs, natural wood, polished metal and satin.

The Bentley Continental GTC interior is leather upholstery and seat covers, door panels and dashboard, you can choose from seventeen different colors. There are eight colours and five interior ceiling to the outside. In addition, there are fifteen colors of bodywork.

The front seats of the Bentley Continental GTC are fully adjustable electrically, with memory positions for three seats, steering column and exterior mirrors. They also have control device with electric lumbar massage optional. The occupants of the seats thereafter as Bentley says, are 3 cm more space for their legs than in the coupe.

The interior of the Bentley Continental GTC can be customized further through optional elements of the line exclusive Bentley Mulliner. This model has a great variety of equipment. Some elements that have are operated hood so Electrohydraulics, openness and keyless ignition, air conditioning, Bluetooh connection for mobile phone, steering wheel controls lined with leather and automatic parking brake.

The system of information and entertainment series includes browser with maps on DVD, charger six records in the glove compartment and monitor the operation of the suspension; optionally can have a TV tuner.

As an element of security in case of overturning, carries two arches of steel reinforced that emerge in a split second, if there is a risk of overturning.

It also brings stability control disconnect, xenon headlights for short and long pilots and LED brake lights, alloy wheels, 19 inches with five spokes finished in the colour of the bodywork, checking tire pressure, double output exhaust, front brake calipers with glossy finish, laminated glass in windshields and side windows, automatic windscreen wipers and mirrors external and internal anti-glare, among other things.

To prevent the flow of air entering the passenger compartment, you can put a windbreaks made of aluminum and chrome on the rear seats. This windbreaks can be folded and keep in the trunk when not in use.

As the GT and Flying Spur, wearing a diffuser in the lower body and rear bumpers, to provide better support and stability at high speed.

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