The 1/3 technology Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible functions an greater model of Bentleys famend 6.0-litre W12 TSI engine, handing over an superb and multiplied 659 PS (650 bhp), 0-60 mph in three.6 seconds (0-one hundred km/h in three.7 seconds) and a pinnacle pace of 208 mph (335 km/h). The new open-air Grand Tourer joins its coupe sibling - the Continental GT Speed, unveiled final month - on the top of the Continental familyDesigned, hand made and engineered in Bentleys carbon impartial luxurious car factory, the brand new GT Speed Convertible gives greater chassis era, consisting of All-Wheel Steering, an digital rear differential and the choice of carbon ceramic brakes. This facilitates supply advanced car agility and self belief with out impacting at the Continental GT Convertibles acclaimed trip consolation.
Inside a luxuriously-appointed cabin, the brand new Continental GT Convertible version consists of Speed badging at the passenger fascia, an Alcantara guidance wheel and a completely unique coloration cut up trim in conceal and Alcantara.
Chris Craft, Member of the Board for Sales and Marketing at Bentley Motors, comments: "The new Speed is the maximum driving force-centered Continental GT Convertible to be had and specific in its cappotential to provide extraordinarily refined, all-season open-pinnacle Grand Touring with the brought fringe of amazing overall performance and dynamism. Combined with exquisite, hand made indoors details, the Continental GT Speed Convertible exemplifies all Bentley is aware of approximately developing the worlds maximum elegant and fashionable vehicles for roof-down motoring."
Improved cornering dynamics and the more grip supplied through the brand new structures lets in the motive force to go out any nook with an multiplied degree of precision and self belief. In turn, the car is capable of extract the most overall performance from the to be had traction to supply lovely acceleration and composure from the apex. In SPORT mode, the traction control machine sends a more percentage of strength to the rear axle to permit for even more on-throttle manipulate of cornering line.
Working along those structures are the important thing chassis technology that supply frame manipulate and trip consolation with out a compromise to at least one another - particularly Bentleys 3-chamber lively air suspension with adaptive damping, and Bentley Dynamic Ride - the 48V lively anti-roll manipulate machine that Bentley pioneered at the Bentayga and 1/3-technology Continental GT.
This modern machine functions effective electric powered cars inside every anti-roll bar to face up to frame roll. In their firmest setting, the cars can supply 1300 Nm in 0.three secs to counteract cornering forces and hold the frame degree.A Carbon Ceramic Brake machine has additionally been brought as an alternative at the Speed. Using the high-overall performance cloth reduces the brake pressure required for high-pace deceleration and lowers the threat of brake fade.
Handbuilt in Crewe, the 6.0-litre is the maximum superior 12-cylinder engine withinside the world. Both engine and transmission were recalibrated for the Speed to healthy the vehicles effective credentials.
This is maximum significant in SPORT riding mode, in which the twin-turbocharged W12 has been tuned to hold the engine withinside the strength band longer through up-transferring later, or downshifting earlier. This creates a extra keen reaction to driving force requirements.
The dual-clutch, 8-pace transmission shift is two times as speedy in SPORT mode as withinside the fashionable W12 version, befitting a version that takes its area because the overall performance top of the Continental GT range. This combines with a more exhaust man or woman at some point of begin up and tools downshifts.A announcement of genuine wearing purpose, the brand new Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible resultseasily blends fashion with overall performance intent. The formidable presence of the worlds greatest open-pinnacle Grand Tourer has been greater even in addition with specific detailing.
The Speeds tailor-made convertible roof may be deployed or stowed in only 19 seconds, with the automobile journeying at speeds of as much as 30 mph (50 km/h).
Speed fashions upload a Dark Tint radiator grille and decrease bumper grille, mixed with Speed sports activities sills, a Dark Tint radiator matrix and discreet Speed badging at the the front fender.
Unique, 22" Speed wheels are provided in matching Dark Tint, with the selection of Bright Silver or Black Gloss finish. A Jewel Fuel and Oil Filler Cap, plus illuminated BENTLEY show to the outer treadplate are a nod to the Speeds overall performance credentials.
Seven outdoors roof colors are to be had, consisting of a modern interpretation of conventional British tweed. Black, Blue, Claret and Grey are a few of the different options. Furthermore, 8 indoors roof liner finishes are provided, starting from New Red to Magnolia.
The specific Z-fold convertible roof machine is the maximum superior of its kind. The roof, with its sealing machine upgrades and acoustic treatments, contributes to a 3-decibel discount in standard noise tiers as compared to its predecessor at traditional cruising speeds. An totally new aggregate of roof insulating substances and running mechanism, mixed with sealing machine upgrades and acoustic treatments, create a Convertible Grand Tourer this is as quiet because the preceding technology Continental GT Coupe.The Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertibles expensive indoors gives unrivalled Grand Touring refinement combined with specific Speed detailing, completely discovered to the arena whilst the roof is lowered.
An Alcantara guidance wheel and Speed insignia at the passenger fascia are complemented through a completely unique coloration cut up trim in conceal and Alcantara. Customers can in addition pick out from 15 major and eleven secondary conceal choices.Diamond in Diamond quilting and Speed embroidered headrests trace on the overall performance traits of the maximum strong Continental GT Convertible, even as Mono Tone coloration cut up with Alcantara/leather-based is a no price alternative.
Piano Black veneer is fashionable withinside the Speed, with Crown Cut, Dark Stain Burr Walnut and Dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus provided as no price options. Open pore Dark Stain Burr Walnut veneer, Crown Cut Walnut and Koa also are to be had.
Sports pedals and Speed treadplate plaques are outfitted as fashionable, even as clients can pick out the non-obligatory Dark Tint, Engine Turned Aluminium console, or a leather-based opportunity to the Speed coloration cut up trim and the Speed Colour Specification.A neckwarmer (that's each hotter and quieter than withinside the preceding technology version), is seamlessly included into the heated and vented Comfort Seats, optimising performance and airflow across the electrically adjustable headrests. The styling spotlight of the brand new neckwarmer is a chrome centre vane that stretches the whole width of the duct, echoing Bentleys well-known bullseye vents. Combined with a heated guidance wheel and heated armrests, those state-of-the-art consolation functions create a expensive riding revel in in all environments.
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