Especificaciones y análisis del Bentley Continental GTC
Power
630HP
Torque
800Nm
Consumption
16.7l/100
Emissions
388g/km
0-100 km/h
4.2s
Top Speed
325km/h
Weight
2395kg
Price
269,350€
Technical summary
Gasolina o etanol
Automático 6v
AWD
2 / 2 doors
235 L
90 L
463 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible · 630 CV (2010-2012)
General description
The Bentley Continental GTC Supersports is not just a convertible; it is the ultimate expression of open-top grand touring. A work of British engineering and craftsmanship that combines immense power with uncompromising luxury, designed for those who accept no limits and wish to feel the wind while commanding 630 horsepower of pure force.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the GTC Supersports is a visceral experience. The roar of the W12 engine upon starting is a promise of the storm about to be unleashed. Each acceleration pins you to the seat with relentless force, a wave of 800 Nm of torque that seems endless. Despite its considerable weight, the all-wheel drive and a specific setup give it astonishing composure in corners, but it's on the straights, with the top down, where you feel like the king of the world, enveloped in a mechanical symphony and the whirlwind of air. It's a perfect duality between the brutality of a supercar and the comfort of a luxury yacht.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a statement of intent. The muscular and fluid lines of the Continental GTC are accentuated in the Supersports version with details that scream performance: larger air intakes, specific 20-inch wheels, and a lower, more aggressive stance. It's British elegance dressed in an athlete's suit. Inside, the luxury is overwhelming, but with a sporty touch. Carbon fiber intertwines with the finest leather and Alcantara, creating a cabin that is both a sanctuary of comfort and the cockpit of a jet fighter.
Technology and features
Beneath its sculptural bodywork lies a technological feat. The heart is a monumental 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 engine, capable of running on both gasoline and E85 bioethanol, a rarity in this segment. Power is managed through a faster Quickshift automatic transmission and a permanent all-wheel-drive system with a torque split that favors the rear axle for more dynamic behavior. The carbon-ceramic brakes, the largest fitted to a production car at the time, ensure stopping power commensurate with its stratospheric performance.
Competition
In the Olympus of ultra-luxury, high-performance convertibles, the GTC Supersports competed with titans. Rivals like the Ferrari California offered a more purely sporting focus and a naturally aspirated V8, while the Aston Martin DBS Volante seduced with its timeless beauty and the sound of its V12. On the other hand, the Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG represented German brute force with its twin-turbo V12, offering an alternative of technological luxury and immense power.
Conclusion
The Bentley Continental GTC Supersports is much more than a fast and luxurious car. It is a piece of automotive history, a monument to excess and uncompromising engineering from an era that will not return. It represents the culmination of the grand tourer idea, a vehicle capable of crossing continents at breakneck speeds with absolute comfort and the added thrill of doing so open-topped. A gem for collectors and an unforgettable experience for anyone privileged enough to drive it.