A few weeks after unveiling the new Continental GT Speed, Bentley has taken the covers off its Convertible version. Considered by the luxury car brand itself as the most dynamic and sporty car to ever drive out of its facilities, the Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible is just as fast as the coupe, with the added hedonism of open-air driving enjoyment.
Besides being an open-roof version of the Continental GT Speed, the Convertible has some unique features. The 22-inch wheels on the Continental version are exclusive as are the side skirts. The radiator grille and bumper grille are finished in dark tint. The roof, which will be offered with up to 7 colour options, can be electronically deployed or stowed in just 19 seconds at a top speed of 50 kmph.
Besides the roof, the Continental GT Speed Convertible also gets 'Speed' badging on sport door sills and other parts of the car.
On the inside, the Continental GT Speed Convertible will have eight colours for the hood upholstery, in addition to 26 different upholstery for its sports seats, covered in leather and Alcantara, and equipped with a 'neck warmer'. One can also customise the centre console with options of various woods as well as brushed metal finishes.
Chris Craft, Member of the Board for Sales and Marketing at Bentley Motors, said, "The new Speed is the most driver-focused Continental GT Convertible available and unique in its ability to offer extremely refined, all-season open-top Grand Touring with the added edge of astonishing performance and dynamism."
"Combined with exquisite, handcrafted interior details, the Continental GT Speed Convertible exemplifies all Bentley knows about creating the world’s most stylish and elegant cars for roof-down motoring," he said.
The grand tourer is fitted with a ‘Z-fold’ roof that can be deployed or stowed in just 19 seconds while travelling at a speed of up to 50kmph. The company claims that the new roof reduces noise levels by three decibels when compared to the previous model. Seven exterior roof colours are available, including Black, Blue, Claret and Grey among the other options. Furthermore, eight interior roof liner finishes are offered, ranging from New Red to Magnolia.
There is not much to say about the exterior as the Continental GT Speed Convertible looks very much like any other Continental GT that we have seen in the past few years and that is not a bad thing per se. At the front, you have the instantly recognisable oval headlamps and a large mesh grille. You can find the Speed badge on the front fender. The sides of the Continental GT Speed Convertible are studded with 22-inch alloy wheels and you can also spot the convertible roof from the side.
The heated and ventilated seats come with a neckwarmer as well. It has been enhanced for better comfort and quieter operation. You also get a heated steering wheel, heated armrests and electrically adjustable headrests.
-by Amaan Attar
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