2018 Bentley Continental GTC Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$218,400 to $264,300

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Despite many changes, the current Bentley Continental GTC, the convertible variant of the Continental, has been around since 2004. In preparation for the next generation of the Continental, the hardtop GT coupe skips the 2018 model year and will be reintroduced as an all-new model for 2019. Thus, the convertible body style is the sole Continental offering for 2018.

Despite its age, the Continental GTC cuts a modern figure. The front fascia, last updated for 2016, is dominated by the Bentley’s trademark quad-headlight arrangement and recognizable grille. The powerful lines stretch from bow to stern, undisturbed by unpleasant features seen on less luxurious vehicles. Even the Continental GTC’s soft top is special. It’s designed to be perfectly taut when deployed, making it look like a sleek cloth skin. Chrome borders around the back and sides and an athletic “B” emblem on each fender completes the look.

Inside, the Continental GTC is, as always, a fine place to be. It seats four adults in absolute comfort, and there’s about 9.1 cubic feet of storage—whether or not the top is folded. All number of upholstery combinations are available, and there’s hardly any exposed plastic. Everything is covered in swaths of leather or carpeting, and anything that looks like glass or wood is genuine. There are more than 17 types of leather choices offered standard, too.

The Continental GTC continues to come in two main flavors, the GTC V8 and the GTC. The V8 model sits at the bottom of the lineup, and employs a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter 8-cylinder good for 500 horsepower and 487 pound-feet of torque, along with an 8-speed automatic transmission and an always-on all-wheel-drive (AWD) system with a 60:40 front-to-rear power split. This combination is good for a run to 60 miles per hour in just 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 187 miles per hour. The GTC V8 gets unique theming with red Bentley emblems, red brake calipers, a subtle rear decklid spoiler, and figure-eight-shaped exhaust tips.

The GTC trim is graced with an earth-shattering twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter W12 engine capable of 582 hp and 531 lb-ft, mated to the same 8-speed automatic transmission and AWD system. It can hit 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and climb to 196 mph.

As a vehicle fit for a king, the list of standard features on the Continental GTC is solid, including 20-inch wheels, air suspension, an 8-inch infotainment system, navigation, bi-xenon headlights with LED signature lights, heated power front seats, LED taillights, and satellite radio. Options include a Naim audio system, ventilated front seats with a massage feature, a TV tuner, and built-in neck warmers. Of course, if those equipment levels aren’t enough, Bentley’s Mulliner department is set up to equip the car to the exact specification of each customer.

On the safety front, the Continental GTC has the customary assortment of airbags and traction control standards. Advanced features are optional and include a reversing camera, rear parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control. The model, due to its low volume and market share, hasn’t been crash tested by any major agency.

Bentley’s grand-touring convertible enters its final phase of life before a major redesign, looking as handsome as ever. The swan-song model absolutely embodies all the best values of the brand, and the 2018 Bentley Continental GTC will age gracefully.

Kyree Rollerson
Published May 31, 2022 by Kyree Rollerson
A CarGurus contributor since 2017, Kyree has always been fascinated with the automotive world, especially when it comes to premium European cars. But regardless of the vehicle—whether it's an efficient hybrid or the latest luxury sled—he's always ready to dispense information and advice.

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by James T
Jul 05, 2024
The GTC has a sporty but luxurious look. This particular color (pearl with chocolate leather seats) is perfect for a female exec or pampered wife that confirms her success and status. Jul 05, 2024
by Osbourne K S
Apr 24, 2021
Wrong interior specifications and set up. No wooden steering wheel.Apr 24, 2021

2018 Bentley Continental GTC Pricing

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Trims & specs

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 · Front side airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Hard Drive: 30GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD 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 brake width: 1.42 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brake width: 0.87 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: front center · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): three 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · 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 · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler 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: low oil pressure

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · 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: remote operation

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · 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

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

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: multi-spoke

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse

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 · Side airbags: front with head protection chambers

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Hard Drive: 30GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD 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 brake width: 1.42 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brake width: 0.87 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: front center · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): three 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · 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 · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler 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: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · 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: soft top

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash

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

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

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: multi-spoke

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse

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 · Front side airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 30GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · 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 brake width: 1.42 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brake width: 0.87 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): three 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · 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 · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler 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: coolant temperature warning

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach 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 · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · 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

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

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: multi-spoke

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse

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 · Front side airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 30GB · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · 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 brake width: 1.42 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brake width: 0.87 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: dual front · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: alloy · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): three 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · 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 · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: decklid · Rear spoiler 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: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · 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: remote operation

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · 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

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

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: multi-spoke

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse

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