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2019 Bentley Continental GT Coupe
THE WAIT IS NEARLY OVER. Bentley will soon unveil Air springs, adaptive dampers, and the active
the highly-anticipated Continental GT Coupe and Bentley Dynamic Ride anti-roll-bars result in
GT Convertible. effortless control. In addition to 15 offered exterior
colors, owners can elect for new quilted “diamond
The new Continental GT Coupe embodies Bentley’s in diamond” stitching on the interior doors and
reputation for producing luxurious grand tourers panels. The Bentley Continental GT Coupe starts
built for speed. Inside is Bentley’s newest twin- at $219,925.
turbocharged, 6.0-liter W-12 engine producing 626
horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque, mated to an Towards the end of summer, the new model’s
advanced twin-clutch eight-speed transmission. eagerly-awaited Convertible iteration is set to
exceed all expectations that enthusiasts and
aficionados may hold.
and 2020 Continental GT Convertible
THE CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLE shares its To ensure a pleasant top-down experience in all
sibling’s powertrain, three-chamber air spring weather, the GT Convertible includes hidden vents
suspension, and massive front 16.5-inch rotors with behind the headrests which conveniently divert
10-piston calipers. The most obvious and striking warm air to passengers’ necks, heated armrests and
difference between the two is the absence of a roof. steering wheel, and a windshield designed to avert
direct sunlight from the face.
Expected to start at around $240,000, the drop-top
combines classic Bentley elegance with the aggressive A suite of driving modes are provided, encompassing
speed and power of an exotic. The new Z-fold Comfort, Bentley, Custom, or Sport. Catering to every
mechanisms lower the soft-top in 19 seconds, and need, the 2020 Continental GT Convertible allows for
work at speeds up to 30 mph. Noise levels are reduced a relaxing cruise or speedy excursion through windy
by 3 dB compared to the previous generation. terrain, all while riding in comfort and style.
Aesthetic details can be customized via a variety of
different material finishes—including a modern Due to Bentley Palm Beach’s prominence, the factory
British tweed—and multiple interior headliner hues. shipped a Continental GT Coupe to our location for
advance customer test drives. Both models also made
their debut at the launch party for Braman’s new
Bentley showroom on April 3rd.
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