We said it might come to pass, and lo, those V8 rumors manifested as the 2013 Continental GTC V8 dream have come true. In addition, the W12 engine is sticking around but with the same freshened look, updated transmissions, revamped driving dynamics and interior refinements coming for the all-new V8. Given that these refinements are geared toward comfort and stability, it's still a really fast land yacht, ill-suited to manual track labor, but it's a beautiful land yacht, and it loves to entertain.
Shaking off its hallmark old-world charms, Bentley births the 2013 Continental GTC into a cleaner modern facade with squared, emboldened features and a beefier physique. Where the incumbent looked like a lithe lady basking in the sun, the 2013 takes on more strength in its lines—it's still a lovely lady, but she's stronger, appearing more as a dancer actively worshipping the swiftly passing road.
The Continental GTC's newfound beauty isn't just skin deep, as the new version gets 15 more horses and 37 more lb-ft of torque out of its twin-turbo W12 than the outgoing version (which is technically the 2011, since every 2012 GTC was more like an early 2013, although there's some debate here, apparently). In any case, the rigorous 2013 diet plan alongside agility tuning in the suspension really brings this dancer to life, forcing the 567-hp and 516-lb-ft-torque W12 to flow with carefully choreographed all-wheel-drive luxury. The result is supple, yet controlled and finely balanced, like a disciplined ballerina.
The new V8 is only slightly lighter and just a hair less speedy, with its 4 liters of engine mass capable of 500 hp and 487 lb-ft of torque, a broad power plateau propelling this 2-and-a-half-ton car to 60 mph just two-tenths of a second slower than the 6-liter W12, for a finish in 4.7 seconds. It also has a voice all its own—even though this engine debuted in the 2013 Audi S series, Bentley gave the V8 a pair of custom figure-8 twin tailpipes that make an especially satisfying growl.
Additionally, where the W12 will fetch 11 mpg city/19 highway on the optimum food for its flex-fuel diet, the V8 shines with a 500-mile stride at an EPA-estimated 14/24 on purely premium fuel. The V8 receives an ultra-smooth 8-speed automatic, the base engine carrying over with a retuned version of its 6-speed automatic, both equally utilizing the all-wheel-drive system's sporting rear bias to provide stability and balance through maneuvers.
The outgoing GTC featured slimmed front seats for a bit of extra legroom in the rear, but some adults might still feel the pinch, since these carry over. Otherwise the cabin is quite roomy and exceptionally luxurious, surrounding you in mostly supple leather, but also rich wood veneer and an automatic rear-seat-deployed rollover protection system, just in case. Usable interfaces collaborate well with an intuitive touchscreen infotainment system, although a 9.2-cubic-foot trunk somewhat necessitates the few added storage cubbies for 2013.
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 440 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: dual front · Center console trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: with lighting · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.53 · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
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: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · In-Dash CD: DVD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: dual front · Center console trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.53 · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: with wind blocker
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
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: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic