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"C" Stands for Convertible with Bentleys New Continental GTC

Bentley is now a Two Convertible Marque

What just might be the worlds most desirable touring car has just lost its head to become one of the most enticing four-seat convertibles ever made. The former is the Bentley Continental GT, winner of a number of design awards and the lobjet désiré of wealthy commuters the world over. Its handcrafted interior is second to no rival and performance, courtesy of a compact yet muscular 560-horsepower twin-turbocharged W12, stunning.

To many, the only way to make a coupe such as the Continental GT better is to chop its top off, exposing hand-stitched hides,

To many, the only way to make a coupe such as the Continental GT better is to chop its top off. (Photo: Bentley Motors)

brushed billet aluminum and high-gloss burred walnut veneers, an interior that Bentley says is nearly identical to its coupe sibling, to the scorching elements.

The new GTC does just that, although describing the process that Bentleys Crewe, England designers, engineers and product planners undertook to make sure its latest creation

The luxuriously appointed convertible can reach a top speed of 190 mph. (Photo: Bentley Motors)

lives up to the ultra-premium marques legendary quality and performance, in such a crude fashion hardly does the new model justice.

"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."

To put the Continental GT in perspective, the luxuriously appointed convertible

The Continental GTC is said to loo? just as beautiful with the roof up as it does when its down, although Bentley chose only to release an artists rendering of what the top may look like. (Photo: Bentley Motors)

can reach a top speed of 190 mph, a velocity kept controllable thanks to the cars extremely stiff body structure, sophisticated air suspension setup, and grippy all-wheel drive system. Its uniquely configured W12 engine has had its output increased from 551-horsepower in the coupe to 560-horsepower - torque remains the same at 479 lb-ft. Like the coupe, a six-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel paddle-shift capability makes sure shifts are executed quickly with a level of refinement expected in this class of automobile.

But while many components are shared between the GT and new

Like the coupe, the new GTC will be art in motion. (Photo: Bentley Motors)

GTC, theres a great deal unique with Bentleys most recent offering.

"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," commented Bentleys design director Dirk van Braeckel. "We also wanted to ensure that the Continental GTC looks just as beautiful with the roof up as it does when its down."

While most who have followed the brand in the last few years can probably feel comfortable believing what van Braeckel is saying is true, Bentley chose not to release any photos of the top in place. So therefore, were left guessing. Building anticipation is most likely what the luxury firm is endeavoring to do.

"In keeping with the Bentley tradition, the new Continental GTC has a soft fabric roof

The Continental GTC slots in between the coupe of the same name and Arnage sedan, in price at least. (Photo: Bentley Motors)

and heated glass rear screen, added van Braeckel. "When stowed below its hide-covered tonneau, efficient packaging ensures excellent space for both rear passengers and their luggage."

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