2012 Bentley Continental GTC

 Do you want to be driving around in the latest luxury car? If you do, you need to take a look at the 2012 Bentley Continental, which is the sibling of the GT Coupe that was launched during last year. Continue reading this 2012 Bentley Continental GTC review to find out more details about one of the most popular cars of this year.

Let us now shift the focus of this 2012 Bentley Continental GTC review on the interior of this car. One of the greatest features of this new convertible is its open air interior. It also boasts an innovative instrument panel and sweeping dashboard, which aid in making the cabin of the GTC, feel more luxurious and spacious. The interior of the Continental GTC has been handcrafted using some of the finest leather hides (available in six different combinations of color spilt and seventeen colors), seven different wood veneers, plush carpets and cool touch metals. Bentley has also worked to increase the storage of the interior, in addition to the rear legroom for the 2012 model.

Some of the other important interior upgrades of the Continental GTC include the changes made to the switchgear, which is not directly cribbed from the AG Volkswagen parts bin any longer. The steering wheel is now designed to be more stylish, and it is equipped with a thick rim that is framed by some extravagant-like gauges. Additionally, the cabriolet has acquired an eight inch touch screen that is located in the hardtop. When compared to the old unit, the new infotainment system is a lot more intuitive and faster.

Next, in this 2012 Bentley Continental GTC review, we will look at the exterior of this convertible. The exterior of the Continental GTC is pretty much the same profile, as the model from 2006; however, those individuals with a keen eye will notice the grille that is slightly larger, and the front turn signals that are smaller.

The AWD system features a rear torque ratio of 40:60, which is unlike the original GTC’s ration of 50:50. Additionally, the twin-turbocharged, 6-liter W12 engine is capable of producing a superlative of 567bhp, which is 15bhp more than its precursor. Furthermore, the 700Nm peak torque is now as low as 1700rpm, which is 50Nm more than its precursor. The duties of the power transmission are now handled by the ZF 6HP28 gearbox that features QuickShift, which is capable of cutting shift times by approximately fifty percent, and also enabling double downshifts.