2010 Bentley Continental GTC Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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There aren’t a lot of options for 4-seat, 12-cylinder convertibles out there, but Bentley is pleased to provide at least one choice. With the Bentley Continental GTC, you’re getting all Volkswagen has to offer for open-air luxury in 2010. Sure, the Bentley logos may be sitting smugly in the usual places, but Volkswagen is the parent company here, and it can be seen.
Keen eyes will spot Volkswagen-sourced equipment in the interior, and that does little to assuage buyer’s remorse. The same can be said about the outdated navigation software, annoyingly placed and cheaply constructed armrests, and the barely useable backseat. And this is ignoring a ludicrous options list with prices that range from quirkily confusing to frustratingly insane. The former can be found in places like thousand-dollar stitching for the leather interior, while the latter is best exhibited by $16,000 carbon-ceramic brakes or $26,000 satin paint.
But it’s not all bad, so let’s not dwell on the negatives.
First of all, the Volkswagen-developed W12 engine is a formidable beast, delivering its payload of 479 lb-ft of torque at just 1,600 rpm and pushing hard up to its peak horsepower rating of 552 at 6,100 – good enough for a sprint to 60 in less than 5 seconds. Ignore that it’s not truly a W12 and you won’t be disappointed.
The 6-speed ZF automated manual transmission is a different story, however. Capable and smooth in normal conditions, when pushed it exhibits a frustrating reluctance to downshift that needn’t be suffered in a quarter-million-dollar car. Thankfully the power output from the 6.0-liter twin-turbo engine rarely requires downshifting.
The highlight of the Continental is certainly its suspension, which maintains an impressively sporting character despite luxury-light steering. Fully adaptive, the Continental can raise a full inch or hunker down the same, and will dive into corners with the agility and poise of cars weighing thousands of pounds less. Yes, thousands. Since the GTC tips the scales at around 5,500 pounds, there’s certainly room to work with here. Despite pounds added by way of bracing, the AWS GTC still manages to feel nimble, and suffers none of the shimmy, shake or shudder that often results from chopping the top.
Of course, being a Bentley the standard features are here in abundance. Dual-zone automatic climate controls, memory system, heated seats, leather, heated power mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, satellite, Bluetooth and the aforementioned disappointing navigation system. All of that, and it’ll run just this side of 200 mph.
The issues with the Continental GTC are many, but are all overshadowed – or perhaps highlighted – by the price. Paying this much, one should walk away with the knowledge that he or she is not only getting a quality product, but one in which no corners have been cut. The Continental GTC simply doesn’t deliver that, and sadly that is more powerful than status, more powerful than 90 years of heritage, more powerful even than a twin-turbo W12.
Published May 31, 2022 by Michael Perkins
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2010 Bentley Continental GTC Pricing
Original MSRP
$201,500 to $231,400Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
IPod auxiliary audio input · CD changer: 6 · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 14
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 16.0 · Front brake width: 1.4 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brake width: 0.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cruise control: adaptive · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Bumper color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Grille color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video monitor location: front
Lights
Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: soft top
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: premium leather
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Wheels
Width: 9
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
IPod auxiliary audio input · CD changer: 6 · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 14
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 16.0 · Front brake width: 1.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brake width: 0.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Cruise control: adaptive · Memorized settings: rearview mirror · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Bumper color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Grille color: smoked chrome · Headlamp bezel color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video monitor location: front
Lights
Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: soft top
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: premium leather
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing