2006 Bentley Continental GTC

Crewe, 26th September 2005 – Bentley Motors is proud to announce the introduction of the Continental GTC. The new luxury 2+2 convertible completes the Bentley Continental model range following the introduction of the highly successful Continental GT in 2003 and four-door Continental Flying Spur earlier this year. The new Continental GTC goes on sale in late 2006.

With a top speed in excess of 190mph (304 km/h), a sophisticated all-wheel drive system, state-of-the-art 12-cylinder engine, advanced air suspension and ultra-stiff body structure, the Continental GTC displays all the poise, exhilarating performance and dynamic handling of the Continental GT. In common with its stable mates, the interior of the new Continental GTC provides an unrivalled standard of craftsmanship, utilising natural wood veneers and leather hides of the finest quality.

While sharing the familiar face of the Continental family, the design personality of the new Continental GTC is distinctive and unique, as Bentley’s design director Dirk van Braeckel explains: ‘With the Continental GTC we set out to achieve a style that is both contemporary and elegant but with the sporting stance of a true performance car. We also wanted to ensure that the Continental GTC looks just as beautiful with the roof up as it does when it’s down.

‘In keeping with the Bentley tradition, the new Continental GTC has a soft fabric roof and heated glass rear screen. When stowed below its hide-covered tonneau, efficient packaging ensures excellent space for both rear passengers and their luggage.’

The Continental GTC becomes the second convertible to grace the current Bentley range. It follows the recently announced return of the evocative Azure name for Bentley’s Arnage-derived flagship four-seater convertible which goes on sale in Spring 2006.

While the Azure offers the ultimate in glamour and sophistication, the Continental GTC is designed for customers looking to enjoy the phenomenal performance, style and excitement of the Continental GT with the additional benefits of classic open-top Bentley motoring.

‘The Continental GTC is the third step in our new product and segment strategy,’ explains Bentley chairman Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen. ‘It will again open up the Bentley brand to more customers who only buy convertibles, as well as being a logical next car for our existing owners.’

Further details, including full technical specification, market availability and pricing will be released nearer to the Continental GTC’s on-sale date.

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In Detail

type	Series Production Car
built at	Crewe, England
price $	$ 193,990
engine	VW Group W12
position	Front, Longitudinal
aspiration	Twin KK Turbos
ignition	Coil-On-Plug
block material	ALUSIL Aluminium-Silicon Alloy w/Silicon Crystal Liners
valvetrain	DOHC, 4 Valves/Cylinder
fuel feed	Multi-point Electronic Sequential Indirect Injection
displacement	5998 cc / 366.0 in³
bore	84 mm / 3.31 in
stroke	90.2 mm / 3.55 in
compression	9.0:1
power	412 kw / 552.5 bhp @ 6100 rpm
specific output	92.11 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	221.44 bhp per tonne
torque	650 nm / 479.4 ft lbs @ 1600 rpm
body / frame	Unit Steel
front brakes	Vented Discs w/ABS
rear brakes	Vented Discs w/ABS
steering	Rack & Pinion
f suspension	Progressive air springs
r suspension	Progressive air springs
curb weight	2495 kg / 5500 lbs
wheelbase	2745 mm / 108.1 in
front track	1623 mm / 63.9 in
rear track	1607 mm / 63.3 in
length	4807 mm / 189.3 in
width	2102 mm / 82.8 in
height	1398 mm / 55.0 in
transmission	ZF 6-Speed Automatic
top speed	~305.8 kph / 190 mph
0 – 60 mph	~4.8 seconds
0 – 100 mph	~11.6 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile	~13.2 seconds
city fuel econ epa	23.52 L/100 km or 10 mpg-us
hwy fuel econ epa	13.84 L/100 km or 17 mpg-us

 

 

Auction Sales History

 

2011 Bentley Continental GTC – sold for $171,000 $220,545 new list price in 2011. Unveiled by Bentley at last year’s Pebble Beach Concours. 3,420 actual miles. 1 of 80 built for 2011, very rare. 6.0L V-12 twin turbo 552 HP. All wheel drive. 0-62 in 4.8 seconds. Top speed at 197 mph. Breitling branded timepiece. DVD satellite package provded by Sirius. Bluetooth hands free phone system. Clean Car Fax. California smog certicate August 2012.
Auction Source: 2012 Daytime Auction by Mecum

 

 

2007 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible – sold for $125,000
Sleek and handsome as any car in Bentley’s hallowed history, the 2007 Continental GTC convertible combines attention-grabbing styling with the performance of a twin-turbocharged 6.0/552 HP W-12 engine and all-wheel drive. At its visual best with the multi-layer fabric top stowed beneath its leather-wrapped tonneau cover, the Bentley’s light Blue finish is matched with a typically beautiful Tan interior featuring Connally hides, wool carpets and hand-finished burled wood. Personal luxury touches include chromed alloy wheels, built-in cell phone and a satellite navigation system.
Auction Source: 2011 Monterey Daytime Auction by Mecum