2014 Bentley Continental GTC Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Bentley finally pays off its Continental promissory note with the delivery of a GTC Speed for 2014 to round out its V8 and Base W12 offering. Pounding out the same 616 ponies and 590 lb-ft/torque through the same 8-speed ZF shiftable automatic as every other Speed variant, the GTC Speed predictably and most noticeably differs from its hard-topped brethren in its 9 cubic feet for cargo, shared with the rest of the convertible lineup. Otherwise the GTC continues into 2014 much as it entered 2013, completely missing out on the coupe's Le Mans celebrations.
Touted by Bentley's chairman as the world's fastest 4-seat soft-top "designed for those who accept no compromise," this GTC Speed is technically a second-generation edition come early. New engine management computers together with Audi's transmission tech reportedly improve fuel economy by as much as 15% over the first-generation GT Speed's—which would calculate out to 12 mpg city/20 highway over the previous version's 11/18, or the same as any regular GT with the W12 by the latest estimates. This one, too, is flex-fuel capable, but expect a 5-10 mpg drop in efficiency.
Evolved as the tech under the hood may be, the interior still boasts current configurations as opposed to the innovative driver considerations and technology updates in the redesigned 2014 Flying Spur. Given this Speed's “early” arrival with next-gen mechanicals and the coupe's new cosmetic limited editions for 2014, expect the Flying Spur's changes to make their way to the GT and GTC lineups perhaps as soon as 2015, but likely without the Spur's softened springs. Bentley wouldn't want to spoil this year-round entertainer's ease with double sport-touring duty.
Speaking of which, this isn't your average soft top. Tested in conditions ranging from -22 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit in even torrential rain, this 4-layer topper is true to its word of sealing the outside world solidly outside with the push of a button. Not even a draft makes it by these threads. Being a convertible, trunk space is an expected sticking point, but you can fit a golf bag in there with the top down.
As with every Conti, every GTC variant uses a 40/60 rear-biased all-wheel drivetrain choreographed through a 6-speed shiftable automatic for the base W12 and V8, or an 8-speed for the W12 in Speed editions. Fuel efficiency is almost identical between the two W12 versions, although the base produces only 567 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque—the only real difference between the pair being a 0.8-second spread between it and the Speed's 4-second sprint to 60 mph. The 500 hp and 486 lb-ft/torque V8 does the same in 4.2 seconds and though it won't stomach Flex-fuel, it reportedly manages 15/24. These figures suspiciously match the coupe's, though, so expect differences in real-world performance.
True to form Bentley offers a dizzying array of over a dozen color choices, resulting in hundreds of possible custom combinations before shelling out anything extra, and features mirror what you would find in any hard-topped Continental, the Flying Spur now excepted. Look forward to dual rear LCD screens and a detachable touchscreen remote when this Conti is ready to roll with the Spur's updates.
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Trims & specs
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 · Side airbags: front with head protection chambers
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 30GB · In-Dash CD: DVD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 440 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 15.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power passenger · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): three 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 2.85 · Limited slip differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 190 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · 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 trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: hard top
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · 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): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear · Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 30GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 440 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 2.85 · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · 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): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
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
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Hard Drive: 30GB · In-Dash CD: DVD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 440 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 15.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power passenger · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): three 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 2.85 · Limited slip differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 190 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · 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 trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: hard top
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · 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: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear · Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · 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
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 30GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 440 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 15.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: wood · Dash 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 · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): three 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 2.85 · Limited slip differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 190 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · 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 trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · 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: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: hard top
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · 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 locks: front and rear · Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic