2009 Bentley Continental GTC Speed

2009 Bentley Continental GTC Speed
Bentley
There's more Speed in Bentley's Continental lineup for 2009. Joining the stately Flying Spur sedan and rakish GT coupe, both of which are already available in Speed trim, the GTC convertible finally gets the hot-rod treatment for '09.

While "standard" Continentals make do with just 552 horsepower, Speed versions enjoy a 600-horse version of Bentley's W12 engine.

CG Says...
Really no surprises here, just another fabulous Continental made faster by turning up the turbo boost. A tough choice for big-ticket shoppers, though. Sure, another $25,000 isn't much in this category, but for a car this pretty, isn't the Speed's boy-racer bodywork just gilding the lily?
Helping drivers make use of the additional power is a revised suspension calibrated for sportier handling, unique 20-inch wheels shod with high-performance summer-tread Pirelli tires, and an exhaust system retuned to provide additional aural feedback.

And like other Speed models, the GTC is shod with more aggressive-looking bodywork, including a revised grille and a rear deck ("boot") spoiler. Unique cabin appointments are also part of the package.

Pricing information is still pending, but expect the Continental GTC Speed to list for about $25,000 more than the standard GTC, roughly $220,000.

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