2021 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible Unveiled As The Perfect Summer Toy For Rich Folks

Following hot on the heels of the Continental GT Speed, Bentley has now introduced its open-top sibling, aptly named the Continental GT Speed Convertible.

Described as “the most driver-focused convertible of the Continental GT range”, the new model boasts all the bells and whistles of its fixed-roof sibling while allowing more wind and sun into the cockpit.

Sitting at the top of the new Continental family, together with the Coupe, the 2021 Continental GT Speed Convertible has a so-called ‘Z-fold’ roof that reduces road noise compared to its predecessor. Bentley claims that the insulating materials make it as quiet as the previous-gen Continental GT Coupe. The roof can be stowed or deployed in 19 seconds at up to 30 mph (50 km/h), and can be ordered in one of seven colors, including tweed.

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In typical Bentley fashion, exterior upgrades are fairly discrete and include ‘Speed’ badges on the front fenders, darkened upper and lower front grilles, redesigned sills, and bespoke 22-inch wheels in silver or black.

Decorating the cabin are Alcantara and Hide in 15 main and 11 secondary colors, diamond quilting, ‘Speed’ embroidered headrests, Piano Black veneer, sports pedals, exclusive treadplate plaques, Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel, eight interior headliner finishes and new ‘Dark Tint Engine Turned Aluminum’ optional look for the center console. Optimizing comfort on the move are the neck warmer, heated steering wheel, armrests and seats.

The twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter W12 engine, hand-built at Bentley’s headquarters in Crewe, delivers 650 HP (659 PS / 485 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. From rest to 60 mph (0-96 km/h), the new Continental GT Speed Convertible needs 3.6 seconds, 0.1 seconds slower than the Coupe, and it will keep going up to an identical top speed of 208 mph (335 km/h).

Both the engine and the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission were recalibrated to suit the extra oomph. The car also features adaptive dampers, 48V active anti-roll control system, electronic rear differential, active all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering and optional carbon ceramic brakes.