2010 Bentley Continental GTC

Introducing a new range of Bentley Continental GTC builds on this success with a smooth evolution of style and technical features and additional benefits of comfort and customer choice. GTC attraction is enhanced by the addition of the new 600 bhp (610PS) Bentley Continental GTC Speed model. This is the most powerful Bentley convertible in history and inspired by the legendary Speed ‘for Bentley model “of the 1920s.

New distribution model GTC front fresh appearance. The air intake grille is more upright radiator with a more pronounced square edge, highlighting the profile of Bentley, is smaller and more daring. This latest model also distinguished by a chrome headlight bezels, the availability of two new exterior paint and new colors to hide.

For standard Bentley Continental GTC, the new low-friction damper provides increased ride comfort. In addition, two important new options that may be specified in GTC models: light, color, fast, carbon-ceramic brakes, brake the largest passenger car production in the world, and a sophisticated tracking system to stop adaptive cruise control with long-range radar sensor to monitor and manage traffic in front of the throttle and brakes to maintain a driver selected intervals.

GTC very rigid chassis and steel body has proved more than capable of overcoming the power of 552bhp (560PS) W12 engine 6-liter. The new Bentley Continental GTC Speed, twin-turbo W12 now developed 610CV (600bhp) which provides some 200 mph (322 km / h) performance, with the roof, with exciting acceleration efforts. Even with the roof down the speed of the Bentley Continental GTC can get to 195 mph (312 km / h).

Bentley Continental GTC Speed is visually distinguished by subtle design improvements that emphasize higher-performance credentials. In front, radiator and air intake lower grille features a dark matrix as a standard. Larger diameter 9.5J x 20-inch alloy wheels with several issuers Bentley Pirelli PZero ultra high performance (UHP) tires, improved suspension and reduction, greater search double exhaust tail pipe and a burst of again mounted spoiler lip which increases high-speed aerodynamics, reinforce the sporting character of the velocity model.

610CV (GTC Speed 600bhp) W12 engine develops an output of 9 per cent more than the standard GTC. However, an increase of 15 percent in the pair that really distinguishes the velocity model, which now develops an impressive output of 750 Nm (553 lbs ft). This is achieved in most of the full range of the round, from just 1700-5600 rpm, said Bentley wave characteristics of torque.

The 0-60 mph sprint is dispatched in just 4.5 seconds (0-100km / h in 4.8 seconds) and 0-100 km / h in 10.6 seconds (0-160 km / h in 10.5 seconds) .

Speed GT Coupe, which debuted in 2007, has become a top model GT sales worldwide. This was followed in the summer of 2008 by a 4-door Continental Flying Spur Speed. Now the family is equipped with the introduction of Speed Bentley Continental GTC Speed, who is expected to take up two thirds of worldwide sales GTC in the first year of production.

Improved propulsion system provides more power and torque

Both the model is supported by Continental GTC Bentley liter of 6 -, dual-turbo W12 engine, produced exclusively in Crewe factory machinery company. The W12 Bentley is the 12 most compact production engine cylinder with 48 valves and camshaft 4 continues with variable valve timing. Power is transmitted through a six-speed ZF automatic transmission.

Engine Speed Bentley Continental GTC W12 powered by Bentley’s most powerful, 600 bhp (610PS) form. Grow 15 percent more torque and more power than 9 percent of 552bhp (560PS) Bentley Continental GTC standards.

Increased engine efficiency results from the use of lower friction, lighter components and a new engine management system, while its twin, the low inertia turbocharger with minimal turbo lag W12 contribute to the curve torque is flat. A 600 bhp (610PS) form, W12 develops a maximum torque of 750 Nm (553 lbs ft) from 1700 rpm all the way up to 5600 rev / min. GTC speed machines that are visually distinguished by the “black crack” end to the intake manifold.

This is what gives Bentley Continental GTC Speed with a top speed of 200 mph (322 kph) with top-ups and a 0-60mph sprint of just 4.5 seconds (0-100 km / h in 4 , 8 seconds). This also accelerates 0-100 km / h in just 10.6 seconds (0-160 km / h in 10.5 seconds).

Six-speed transmission can be left in two fully automatic modes (Drive Sport) or used as a manual clutch that the driver can change gear in order, either through shifter or paddles mounted behind the wheel.

Go forward all wheel drive system of the two models offer exceptional attraction GTC at any time. The drive is transferred between the front and the rear through the center of a highly sensitive Torsen differential. If it detects irregularities in the application of torque differential between the two axes will automatically send more power to the wheels with more grip.

Good and GTC GTC Speed also features advanced electronic stability program (ESP 8.1). The way “Sport Traction” moderate intervention GTC ESP at low speeds, the interaction of driver control and performance, particularly in low traction surfaces. The ‘wheel slip Dynamic Mode’ GTC Speed may increase faster than the standard chassis. This ensures that the torque is restored more quickly, allowing the driver to utilize the full potential of the machine.

Convertible luxury with exceptional driving and handling

The Continental GTC steel body is very stiff torsional rigidity of about 30 Hz, which not only minimizes the ‘Shake Run’, but offers a very stable platform for the system aluminum-intensive suspension, optimize its performance. Despite the increased power and torque for the GTC velocity model, no changes in body structure needed.

For the 552bhp (560PS) GTC, the new low-friction damper provides improved secondary growth (the responses of the car to the poor road surface) and the comfort level even higher.

Bentley Continental GTC Speed has extra dynamic range that provides more exercise, open the Bentley driving experience. The retouched Continuous Damping Control (CDC) to ensure that the party system of the body’s response to the input of the wheels and tires new sport, and reduce the increasing control of body pitch and roll when cornering enthusiastically . In addition, the solid rear axle shaft bushes provide better control and become the answer.

The speed of the GTC’s suspension reduced by 10 mm front and 15mm at the rear to improve handling, while retuned speed-sensitive steering system, solid mounted front subframe, along with the rules of GTC, the benefits of management response.

Great multi 9.5J x 20 inch alloy wheels, single speed GTC, fitted with 275/35 Pirelli PZero issuers ZR20 ultra-high performance tire that provides superior grip cars and the acute response and steering feel.

To ensure optimal aerodynamic balance at speeds up to 200 mph (322 km / h) speed of the GTC is equipped with a spoiler in secret in a trailing edge of the trunk lid. This provides additional downforce and improve high speed.

For both models, the Bentley’s carbon ceramic brakes (CCB) are offered as a cost option. Larger diameter (420 mm front, 356 mm rear), records of light and eight-piston calipers offers fadeproof performance disc brakes with minimal distortion under high thermal conditions. A savings of 20 kg of weight to reduce unsprung weight and benefits steering response and handling. This braking system can only be fixed by the wheels of 20 inches in diameter and is the largest brake and most powerful ever fitted to production cars.

The standard fit tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) allows the driver to select the type and range parameters of the speed of the tires. As well as pressure control, the system will alert drivers if the speed is too high tire pressure, or speed rates tires for winter tires.

Commenting on the GTC Speed character, Dr. Ulrich Eichhorn, Member of the Board, Engineering, said:

“Speed Bentley Continental GTC offers supercar performance, a great improvement, comfort and unmatched expertise in a car. It’s inspiring original Bentley Speed ‘Model’ of the 1920s.”

Smooth evolution from the typical style of GTC

Good and GTC GTC Speed benefit of reviewing the smooth frontal appearance.

Grid Array is now more vertical and have a more pronounced square edge profile characteristics typical of Bentley. A design with a lower bumper air intake further strengthening the position of the second exercise GTC convertible, equipped with new headlights chrome bezels. This new design also provides practical advantages, improving airflow to the engine speed is stronger with 14 percent.

Bentley Continental GTC Speed has a unique design, signs, especially the dark matrix of the network above and below the air intake, bumpers, black lower compensation, larger exhaust pipes and exhaust searched the 20 — inch, silver-painted, multi – spoke alloy wheels. Wheels are available as an option with a special finish of dark color.

GTC GTC Speed and customers have the choice of colors of paint 17 ’standard’, including two new colors (aqua and blue glass).

Luxury boat cabin

The cabins of the GTC and GTC Speed is available with a choice of 6 natural laser, bleaching, veneer cutting and 17th grade premium leather skins, including a new option, Aquamarine.

The speed in the cockpit of the GTC is based on the Mulliner driving specification (standard option in the GTC). It hides the diamond property chairs covered with embroidered Bentley emblem, a knurled chrome and hide gear lever and three-spoke multifunction steering wheel switch around brushed aluminum. This is equipped with drilled alloy foot pedals and the logos of ‘Speed’ for treadplates polished. Standard GTC Bentley also received a new “brake B ‘pedal.

Several options provide further opportunities for customization, including fascia panels, center console, doors and back rooms of light aluminum support. Exceptionally, Bentley Continental GTC Speed is also available with a choice of black aluminum.

New system for adaptive cruise control

Sophisticated monitoring to stop, radar-based adaptive cruise control (ACC) system is now available on the GTC and GTC Speed. Using a radar distance sensor, located below the front grille, to monitor the road in front of another vehicle. When it detects a slower moving vehicle, the system automatically adjusts the gas or brake to maintain the “empty time” as selected by the driver.