2010 Bentley Continental GTC Speed - Car and Driver
The GTC Speed is a more sporting version of the “entry level” Bentley convertible, just like the Speed models of the 1920s were higher-performance variants of cars such as the 3-liter and the 6 1/2-liter. Outwardly, it’s distinguished from a Continental GTC by striking 20-inch wheels, a trunklid lip spoiler, and a matte-finish grille. Inside, you’ll find a three-spoke sport steering wheel, a knurled-chrome and leather shift lever, drilled alloy pedals, and diamond quilting on the leather that adorns the seats, rear quarter-panels, and door pads. As with the GT Speed coupe, most of the work to turn the GTC into a Speed model is mechanical. 0-liter W-12 engine makes 600 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, improvements of 9 and 15 percent over the base car’s 552 hp and 479 lb-ft. The GTC Speed also has been lowered by 0. 4 inch at the front and 0. 6 inch at the back. 9 inches in diameter up front, 13. 2 inches out back—but the optional carbon-ceramic discs are simply enormous. The front discs are 16. 5 inches in diameter, with 14. 0-inch rotors at the rear. Source: www.caranddriver.com
