Continental GT Bentley Releases new GTC (GT Convertible)


Sayyaaf

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Bentley to add to its lineup a new model .. called GTC which is a convertible version of Bentley GT .. looks nice and very elegant ..


BENTLEY'S STUNNING NEW CONTINENTAL GT CREWE
September 26, 2005

Early this morning, Bentley Motors announced the introduction of the Continental GTC. The new luxury 2+2 convertible completes the Bentley Continental model range following the introduction of the highly successful Continental GT in 2003 and four-door Continental Flying Spur earlier this year. The new Continental GTC goes on sale in late 2006.

With a top speed in excess of 190 mph (304 km/h), an all-wheel drive system, 12-cylinder engine, advanced air suspension and ultra-stiff body structure, the Continental GTC displays the poise and dynamics of the Continental GT. In common with its stable mates is its interior.

While sharing the familiar face of the Continental family, the design personality of the new Continental GTC is explained by Bentley’s design director, Dirk van Braeckel: “With the Continental GTC we set out to achieve a style that is both contemporary and elegant but with the sporting stance of a true performance car. We also wanted to ensure that the Continental GTC looks just as beautiful with the roof up as it does when it’s down.

“In keeping with the Bentley tradition, the new Continental GTC has a soft fabric roof and heated glass rear screen. When stowed below its hide-covered tonneau, efficient packaging ensures excellent space for both rear passengers and their luggage.”

The Continental GTC becomes the second convertible to grace the current Bentley range. It follows the recently announced return of the evocative Azure name for Bentley’s Arnage-derived flagship four-seater convertible which goes on sale in Spring 2006.

Further details, including full technical specification, market availability and pricing will be released nearer to the Continental GTC’s on-sale date.

Source: Autoweek.com
 
i think it is simply stunning.... What a gorgeous vert. looks perfect, nice if it was hard top.
 
I can't believe I would have to explain this - you said it - the two-tone colours is horrible don't you think? - It looks so crass - especially for a Bentley.

BTW here's a PS of the GTC

 
Roberto said:
I can't believe I would have to explain this - you said it - the two-tone colours is horrible don't you think? - It looks so crass - especially for a Bentley.

You r right about that, such colors on a bentley, I mean ... this aint a Bugatti????
 
Thats the mansory bentley..it looks so nice when it has normal colours.. but this is just PUKE..
 
looks ok to me. But it does look much better in one tone!

Or perhaps this green is a little off. Maybe just not the right color.
 
IMO, it doesn't help with the green - an odd shade, and hard even for a Bentley to pull off. The weather's not good, making for a bad impression as well. But the worst part is the two tone - a Maybach can do it well, because it has special 'panels' or areas on the side for the two tone colour to reside in. In contrast, this one just looks like a dodgy paint colour selection job, or they couldn't afford to get the proper colour. Not a good look for your Bentley.

That said, the kit has some charm; not totally puke. But it is a little overdone, I've said the Conti GT is a little bland before, but I'm not sure this is a better alternative.
 

Bentley

Bentley Motors Limited is a British designer, manufacturer, and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs. Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded by W. O. Bentley (1888-1971) in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930. Bentley has been a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998 and consolidated under VW's premium brand arm Audi in 2022.
Official website: Bentley Motors

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