Bentley revealed today the new convertible version of the Continental GT Speed. Just as the coupe, the Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible is powered by a 6.0-litre W12 twin-turbocharged engine that's good for 625 PS (616 bhp) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque. Even though it weighs a massive 2495 kg / 5500 lb, the Continental GT Speed convertible is able to accelerate from nought to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds). It can reach a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h). The full specifications of the new GT Speed Convertible are available lower down this page. Bentley's convertible GT Speed comes equipped with an energy recuperation system, a permanent all-wheel drive system and a close-ratio, 8-speed transmission that's able to reduce the car's fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 15%.
The Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible comes equipped with 21-inch alloys, rifled exhaust pipes, and a handcrafted cabin with the Mulliner Driving Specification as standard. Bentley builds the Convertible GT Speed on a stiffer chassis with an aluminum double-wishbone front suspension and a trapezoidal multi-link rear one. The car sits 10 mm closer to the ground than the regular GT Speed convertible. The ESC has been recalibrated to work with the new engine output.
For the interior of the GT Speed Convertible, Bentley is offering diamond-quilted leather, various wood and carbon trim parts, and a new multimedia system with Flat panel Balanced Mode Radiator (BMR) speakers.
The Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible's price has not been disclosed yet.
Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible Specifications:
Engine
Type 6-litre twin-turbocharged W12
Max Power 616 bhp / 460 kW / 625 PS @6000 rpm
Max Torque 800 Nm / 590 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
Transmission
Type ZF 8-speed automatic with Quickshift, Block Shifting and wheel-mounted paddleshift
Driveline Continuous all-wheel drive (40:60 rear bias)
Ratios 1st : 4.71; 2nd: 3.14; 3rd: 2.1; 4th: 1.67; 5th: 1.29; 6th: 1.00; 7th: 0.839; 8th: 0.667
Final Drive 2.85
Brakes
Front 405mm ventilated discs (optional 420mm Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled)
Rear 335mm ventilated discs (optional 356mm, Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled)
Wheels and Tires
Wheels 9.5J x 21”
Tires 275/35 ZR21
Steering
Type Rack & pinion, power assisted, speed-sensitive ZF servotronic
Turns lock-to-lock 2.6 turns
Turning circle 11.3 m
Suspension
Front Four link double wishbones, computer controlled self-leveling air suspension, with anti-roll bar
Rear Trapezoidal multi-link, computer-controlled self-leveling air suspension, with anti-roll bar
Damping Continuous Damping Control, tuned for dynamic performance
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2746 mm / 108.1 in
Overall length 4806 mm / 189.2 in
Width (across body) 1944 mm / 76.5 in
Width (inc. mirrors) 2227 mm / 87.7 in
Overall height 1393 mm / 54.8 in
Fuel tank 90 liters / 20 gallons / 24 US gallons
Boot volume 260 / 9.18 cu ft
Kerb weight (EU) 2495 kg / 5500 lb
Gross vehicle weight 2900 kg / 6393 lb
Performance
Top speed 202 mph / 325 km/h
0-60 mph 4.1 secs
0-100 mph 9.7 secs
0-100 km/h 4.4 secs
0-160 km/h 9.7 secs
Fuel Consumption (EU cycle)*
Urban 12.5 mpg (22.7 liters/100km)
Extra Urban 27.2 mpg (10.4 liters/100km)
Combined 19.0 mpg (14.9 liters/100km)
CO2 emissions 347 g/km
Fuel Consumption (EPA cycle)**
City (US mpg) 12
Highway (US mpg) 20
Combined (US mpg) 15
Emissions Controls EU 5 and US LEV II
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