Bentley Continental GT Speed ​​Convertible, 650 HP and wind in your hair

Bentley Continental GT Speed ​​Convertible, 650 HP and wind in your hair

After the coupé comes the turn of the canvas roof version of the English sports car, powered by the same 650 HP W12

A few weeks after the debut of the coupé comes the Convertible turn: here is the Bentley Continental GT Speed ​​Convertible, the most extreme version ever of Crewe's open sports car. Just like its sister with a fixed roof, the Convertible also mounts the majestic W12 of 6.0 with 650 HP and 900 Nm of torque, combined with all-wheel drive and the 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Prices and availability have not yet been communicated, but the price list should exceed the 305,000 required for the older generation.

The numbers

Before talking about the details of the passenger compartment and bodywork, let's rattle off some data: the 0-100 is a matter of 3.7, "and the top speed is 335 km/h. Exactly like the GT Speed ​​Coupé . Horses and torque are discharged to the ground by 22 "wheels, to hide (as an option) a carbon-ceramic braking system.

In addition to the engine, the Bentley Continental GT Speed ​​Convertible inherits from its sister with the fixed roof also all the various mechanical upgrades necessary to tame the 650 HP of the W12: electronic rear differential, active air suspension with adaptive shock absorbers, anti-roll control system and 4-wheel steering...

The ultimate in elegance

A true sportswoman, dressed in the best dress: the Continental GT Speed ​​Convertible, in addition to the muscles more than its "normal" sisters, sports a hood - created specifically for this model and can be opened or closed in 19 "- available in 7 different colors for the exterior and 8 for the interior lining.

Interior treated to an obsessive level, with leather and Alcantara practically everywhere, inserts in carbon fiber, wood or other precious materials, sports pedals, and much more. The seats then integrate air vents to warm the neck, so you can enjoy the Bentley Continental GT Speed ​​Convertible with an open roof without suffering from the cold.