Throughout their history, Bentley has always had a convertible in their offerings, so the Bentley Continental GTC wasn't a surprise when unveiled in 2005. It presented elegance and exhilaration in equal measure to the Continental GT coupe but with the added opportunity to experience open-air grand touring. However, achieving this convertible experience demanded significant changes from its coupe counterpart. Bentley had to restructure the body, most notably on the A-pillars. Additionally, the sills, suspension, and cross-braces were all reinforced on the Continental GTC to compensate for the loss of rigidity from the soft-top roof. Speaking of the soft-top, Bentley, similar to the Bentley Azure before it, didn't initially produce the GTC's roof themselves. Karmann, a German contract manufacturer, produced the roof. Unlike Pininfarina who built the Azure's roof until 1997, the exact duration of Karmann's involvement remains unclear. But it's believed to have lasted until the first generation GTC's discontinuation in 2011.
Thanks to the chassis reinforcements, the 2007 Bentley Continental GTC inherits the responsive and super-engaging driving experience of the Continental GT. It has the same 6.0-liter W12 you'd find in the coupe, sending 560 horsepower and 479 lb.ft to all wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission. With the top down, the 2007 Continental GTC rockets to a staggering top speed of 190 mph. Close the roof, and that figure edges even closer to 200 mph, showing that the roof doesn't alter the car's dynamics despite adding 250 pounds to the car's weight, tipping the scales at 5,500 pounds. Perhaps most impressive is the 0-60 mph time measured at 4.8 seconds during production, which is still possible today with a well-kept example.
Lowering the top does not only make the 2007 Bentley Continental GTC road trip ready, but it also reveals the interior in all its glory. The cabin is a masterpiece of Bentley craftsmanship and doesn't show its age one bit, thanks to the great attention to detail paid by Bentley's artisans. As expected, every touchable surface is lined with leather complemented by wood veneers, resulting in a natural ambiance. Some examples have double-stitched seams on the seats, while others have quilted leather, which adds a contemporary feel throughout the cabin. Up front, power-adjustable and heated seats pamper you in luxurious comfort, a standard feature on all 2007 Bentley Continental GTCs during production. The rear seats, however, prioritize style over practicality, similar to those found in the Continental GT coupe.
The Bentley Continental GTC's design, as seen in the 2007 Bentley Continental GTC, transformed the car without compromising its elegance. However, two key differences compared to the coupe necessitated by the convertible design were the extensively reinforced body structure and slightly redesigned A-pillars, which are barely noticeable. At the front, a bold chrome grille glanced by sleek projector headlights accentuates the front end's aesthetic appeal, and the sculpted hood lines hint at the car's muscular stance evident throughout the design from front to back.
During unveiling, Bentley's Motors Chairman and Chief Executive at the time, Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen, said that the Continental GTC would appeal to many different customers, including those who want to own a car that they can use every day of the year no matter the season. The soft-top was designed for this very reason, and it can be deployed or stowed in just 19 seconds at speeds of up to 30 mph. In the cabin, there's no windshield behind the rear seats to deflect the wind, but there's surprisingly an amazing amount of quiet with the top down. What should you expect in the features suite should you decide to buy a 2007 Bentley Continental GTC? A 300-watt 12-speaker stereo is what you'll get in most examples, but you're guaranteed a multi-CD changer in the glove compartment. In the driver assists, convenience, and safety features suite, you get all the essentials with added speed proportional power steering, self-leveling headlights, high-pressure washed headlights, and tire pressure monitoring, among others.
There are a lot of cars you can get for around $50,000, but very few are comparable to the 2007 Bentley Continental GTC. Despite being an older model, it still has an elegant presence and impressive performance. The fuel bills that come with the W12 might not make it ideal for daily use for some, but it isn't that bad to make the car exclusive for weekend use only. Has this review hooked you on the 2007 Bentley Continental GTC? Look no further than Exotic Car Trader. You can always trust us to have the best Bentley listings, including Bentley Continental GTC listings.
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