2015 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible
The capabilities of Bentley’s flagship Grand Tourer, the Continental GT Speed are cemented further in 2014 with enhancements to its supercar performance and unrivalled refinement.
Bentley’s iconic 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 engine has been pushed even further, now developing 635 PS (626 bhp / 467 kW) and a record 820 Nm of torque. The new Bentley GT Speed coupe reaches a top speed of 206 mph (331 km/h) – the fastest production Bentley ever – while the revised convertible can reach 203 mph (327 km/h). With its Speed chassis setup of a lowered and stiffened suspension, the most powerful car in the Continental family offers the most high performance and luxurious Grand Touring experience.
The extra dynamic performance of the Continental flagship model is complemented by a more distinctive visual presence. The sharp front splitter, discrete side skirts and elegant rear diffuser are finished to match the exterior paint colour for the first time. The new GT Speed is given a more signature look through the use of a dark tint finish applied to the 21” Speed wheel design, headlamps and tail lamps. The exterior modifications are completed with red-painted brake callipers and a stylish chrome “Speed” badge fitted to the front fenders, while a new signature Speed paint colour of Candy Red is now available.
The visual changes continue inside the cabin of the GT Speed, starting with a completely new colour split reserved exclusively for the Speed models. Starting with a dark monotone interior, accent stripes in a contrasting colour are applied across the doors, rear panels, fascia wings, inner console and gear lever. Matching contrasting stitching is then sewn to various aspects of the cabin, with a new cost option to continue contrast stitching through the diamond quilting of the seats and doors. Speed branding is also sewn to the front and rear headrests, while a subtle yet elegant chrome “Speed” badge adorns the passenger side fascia panel.
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In Detail
| submitted by | anonymous |
| type | Series Production Car |
| released at | 2014 Geneva Motor Show |
| built at | Crewe, England |
| engine | W12 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Twin Turbo |
| ignition | Coil-On-Plug |
| block material | ALUSIL Aluminium-Silicon Alloy w/Silicon Crystal Liners |
| valvetrain | Chain-Driven DOHC 4 Valves per Cyl |
| fuel feed | Multi-point Electronic Sequential Indirect Injection |
| displacement | 5998 cc / 366.02 in³ |
| bore | 84 mm / 3.3 in |
| stroke | 90.2 mm / 3.6 in |
| power | 467 kw / 626.2 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| specific output | 104.4 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 250.98 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 820 nm / 604.8 ft lbs @ 1700 rpm |
| body / frame | Unitary Steel Monocoque |
| driven wheels | Continuous AWD |
| front tires | 275 35 R21 Pirelli PZero |
| rear tires | 275 35 R21 Pirelli PZero |
| front brakes | Steel or Opt Carbon Silicon Carbide Cross Drilled Discs |
| rear brakes | Steel or Opt Carbon Silicon Carbide Cross Drilled Discs |
| front wheels | F 53.3 x 24.1 cm / 21 x 9.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 53.3 x 24.1 cm / 21 x 9.5 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion |
| f suspension | Double Wishbones w/Air Suspension, Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | Trapezoidal Multi-Link w/Air Suspension |
| curb weight | 2495 kg / 5501 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2476 mm / 97.5 in |
| length | 4806 mm / 189.2 in |
| width | 1944 mm / 76.5 in |
| height | 1393 mm / 54.8 in |
| transmission | ZF 8-speed Automatic |
| gear ratios | 4.71:1, 3.14:1, 2.1:1, 1.67:1, 1.29:1, 1.00:1, 0.839:1, 0.667:1 |
| top speed | ~325 kph / 201.82 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~4.1 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~9.7 seconds |
| 0 – 100 kph | ~4.4 seconds |
| fuel econ epa | 19.60 L/100 km or 12 mpg-us |
| city fuel econ epa | 11.76 L/100 km or 20 mpg-us |
| hwy fuel econ epa | 15.68 L/100 km or 15 mpg-us |
| urban fuel econ eu | 22.7 L/100 km or 10.36 mpg-us |
| extra urban fuel econ eu | 10.4 L/100 km or 22.62 mpg-us |
| combined fuel econ eu | 14.9 L/100 km or 15.79 mpg-us |
| emission | 347 g/km |
| fuel capacity | 90 litres or 23.76 gal. |
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