Bentley shows off the new Continental GT Speed convertible

The new Continental GT Speed convertible has a top speed of 335 km/h. Photos: Bentley

Bentley Motors introduced a new flagship version of the ultimate, open-top Grand Tourer – the Continental GT Speed convertible. 

The performance-orientated Speed model is the most powerful, driver-focused interpretation of the benchmark convertible Grand Tourer.

The third-generation Continental GT Speed Convertible features an enhanced version of Bentley’s renowned 6-litre W12 TSI engine, delivering an outstanding 484kW of speed and 900 Nm of torque. It goes from 0‑100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 335 km/h. 

The convertible is a sibling to the coupe version, launched last month.

The new open-air Grand Tourer joins its coupe sibling – the Continental GT Speed, unveiled last month – at the pinnacle of the Continental family.

Designed, handcrafted and engineered in Bentley’s carbon-neutral luxury automotive factory, the new GT Speed Convertible offers enhanced chassis technology, including All-Wheel Steering, an electronic rear differential, and the option of carbon-ceramic brakes. This helps deliver superior vehicle agility and confidence without impacting on the Continental GT Convertible’s acclaimed ride comfort.

It’s folded roof and be deployed in 19 seconds.

The Continental GT Speed Convertible is fitted with a tailored, ‘Z-fold’ roof that can be deployed or stowed in just 19 seconds, transforming it from a luxurious coupe to an open-top Grand Tourer at the touch of a button.

Distinguishing this Grand Tourer as a pinnacle performance model, the Continental GT Speed Convertible offers unique exterior and interior detailing, including Speed sport sills, Dark Tint grilles and Speed badging. Customers can also choose from three finishes to the unique 22” forged Speed wheels.

Inside a luxuriously appointed cabin, the new Continental GT Convertible model includes Speed badging on the passenger fascia, an Alcantara steering wheel and a unique color split trim in Hide and Alcantara.

The interior includes Speed badging on the passenger fascia.

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.”

The interior of the Speed includes a unique color split trim in Hide and Alcantara.