2010 Bentley Continental GTC Speed Gallery

2010 Bentley Continental GTC Speed Gallery2010 Bentley Continental GTC Speed


Introduction of the new GTC range builds on this success with a subtle evolution of its distinctive style and a range of technical and benefiting comfort and customer choice. The appeal of the GTC is further strengthened by the addition of the new 600bhp (610PS) GTC Speed model. It is Bentley’s most powerful convertible ever and inspired by Bentley’s legendary ‘’ from the 1920s.2010 Bentley Continental GTC Speed Gallery

The Bentley Continental GTC Speed is visually distinguished by subtle which emphasise its higher . At the front, the radiator and lower air intake grilles feature a dark tinted matrix as standard. Larger diameter 9.5J x 20-inch, multi-spoke with Bentley-bespoke ultra-high performance (UHP) tyres, lowered and uprated suspension, wider twin-rifled exhaust and a new boot-mounted that enhances high speed aerodynamics, reinforce the sporting character of the .

2010 Bentley Continental GTC Speed Gallery


The GTC Speed’s 600bhp (610PS)
develops 9 per cent more power than the standard GTC. However, it is the 15 per cent increase in torque that really distinguishes the , which now develops an of 750 Nm (553lb ft). This is achieved across virtually the complete , from just 1700 to 5600 rev/min, delivering that characteristic Bentley wave of torque. improvements result from the use of

lower friction, lighter-weight components and a new , while twin, low inertia turbochargers with minimal turbo lag contribute to the ’s . The GTC Speed engine is visually differentiated by the ‘crackle black’ finish to the intake manifold.The Continental GTC’s steel body has an exceptionally rigid torsional stiffness of around 30Hz that not only minimises ’scuttle shake’ but provides a very stable platform for the aluminium-intensive suspension system, optimising its performance. Despite the boost in power and torque for the GTC , no changes to the body structure were required.

2010 Bentley Continental GTC Speed Gallery


The Bentley Continental GTC
Speed has a unique set of design cues, notably a dark-tinted matrix grille to the upper and lower air intakes, a black very stable platform for the aluminium-intensive suspension system, optimising its performance. Despite the boost in power and torque for the GTC , no changes to the body structure were required.The GTC Speed has a unique set of design cues, notably a dark-tinted matrix grille to the upper and lower air intakes, a black lower bumper valance, wider, rifled exhaust tailpipes and 20-inch, silver-painted, multi-spoke .The wheels are available as an option with a special dark tint finish.

2010 Bentley Continental GTC Speed Gallery


The GTC Speed’s cabin is
based on that of the Mulliner Driving Specification (a cost option on the standard GTC). It features diamond quilted hide seats with embroidered Bentley emblems, a knurled chrome and hide gearlever and a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with brushed aluminium switch surround.
These are complemented by drilled alloy foot-pedals and ‘Speed’ logos to the polished treadplates. The standard GTC also receives a new Bentley ‘B’ brake pedal.

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