The Speed range of vehicles from Bentley will be completed as the Bentley Continental GTC Speed takes a bow in the Detroit Auto Show.
The new GTC Speed gets a face lift and some equipment fixing in its interiors. The new member of the Speed line of Bentley sports a 6.0L engine with twin W12 turbo charger installed in its engine bay.
The vehicle is capable of roaring on the road with 600 horsepower with a torque of 553 lb-ft. The upgrade gives it 48 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque more than the standard GTC release.
This car becomes the most powerful Bentley convertible able to blaze on the road from 0 to 60 mph in a matter of 4.5 seconds and hits its top speed at 195 mph with the top retracted. It is capable of zooming at 200 mph when the roof is closed down.
Performance changes were also made for the Speed versions. The ride is lower compared to the regular GTC. It is equipped with a dampening system that contributes to the decreased roll and body pitch. It also gets stiffer rear axle bushings and improved stability program with Dynamic setting.
Ride quality is enhanced with better steering response system and improved dampeners with lower friction. These are also incorporated to the standard GTC.
The GTC speed gets a more upright look and square edges. The Speed also gets dark front grilles and rolls on 20 spoke wheels coupled with PZero from Pirelli.
The interior is pure luxury:Mulliner package of quilted seats, a combo of leather and chrome for the shifter, alloy pedals, aluminum trims on the steering wheel
There’s no official word yet with regard to the tag price of the new GTC Speed but it is expected to hit at least $228000.
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