2007 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible
2007 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible
With the addition of the 2007 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible, the German-owned British brand finally completes the range, which now consists of a GT coupe, a four-door Flying Spur and the convertible GTC model.
The new luxury GTC convertible with a 2+2 seating formula sports a W12 6.0-liter engine married to an all-wheel-drive transmission and is able to reach a top speed of 312km/h with roof up (306km/h with the roof down).
2007 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible (front view)
Thanks to such a powerful drivetrain that boasts not only remarkable 552bhp power but also features astonishing torque of 479 lb ft (650Nm) available at 1600rpm, the large and massive car accelerates from zero to 100km/h in just 5.1 seconds.
Unfortunately, Bentley’s engineers somehow decided to use classic soft fabric roof instead of a more practical and nice-looking mechanized metallic hardtop.
Anyway, in its press release the company says that the electro-hydraulically-operated roof provides driver and passenger(s) with efficient acoustic damping. It takes the roof only 25 seconds to be completely folded and packed behind the rear seats.
Bentley plans to sell its first Continental GTC convertible by the end of the year. The price is yet to be announced.
2007 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible (front top view)
2007 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible (roof folding, animation)
Photos: Bentley
2007 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible technical specification
Base Retail Price (MSRP): just below $200,000
Body Type: 2-door convertible with canvas folding roof
Layout: front engine, RWD
Engine: 552 hp @ 6100 rpm, 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) @ 1600 rpm, 6.0-liter, W12
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed: 312 km/h
0 – 62 mph: 5.1 seconds
Exterior Dimensions (L/W/H/Wheelbase): 189.1 / 77.4 / 55.0 / 108.1 in
Ground clearance: N/A
Track (frt/rr): 63.9 / 63.3 in
Curb to curb turning circle (feet): 37.5
Curb Weight: 5478
Coefficient of Drag (Cd): N/A
Seating Capacity: 4 (2+2)
Cargo Volume (seats DO NOT fold): N/A
Payload (max w/ occupants and cargo): N/A
Towing Capacity (max): N/A
Direct Competitors: Aston Martin DBS Volante, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, Jaguar XK Series