These are the first images of Bentley’s brand new convertible Continental GTC, and just like with the Coupe, there’s not much they’re willing to let us know judging by all that heavy camouflage.
Aside from the obvious, which is the presence of a soft-top, we also know its grille is positioned lower and is wider than before, while the fenders appear to be more muscular through that cladding, with these design details pointing to the EXP 10 Speed 6 concept from last year’s Geneva motor show.
On a more technical note, both the GT and the GTC will be utilizing the multi-material MSB platform, used across the VW Group and most recently on the new Panamera.
Expect over 600 PS from the range-topping W12 engines, while “entry-level” versions will continue to be powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 – though at this point we don’t know if the V8 will spawn two separate power levels, like it’s currently the case with the GT V8 and GT V8 S.
In total, the current Continental GTC is available in four different versions, the fastest and most expensive being the W12 Speed model with its 635 PS and 820 Nm (604 lb-ft) of torque. Hopefully, Bentley keeps their ultra-fast model lineup going in future-generation Continentals as well, though we’re equally intrigued about another, more eco-friendly possibility.
Naturally, we’re talking about the eventual appearance of a Porsche-sourced plug-in hybrid powertrain. If Bentley is to make such a unit available to both the GT as well as the GTC, it will mark the first time ever that a luxury convertible runs using multiple propulsion sources in this segment. In other words, it will be quite the landmark, as well as a true sign of what the future might look like.
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