2012 Bentley Continental GTC Unveiled at Frankfurt Auto Show

A convertible top. Classic style through a modern lens. The 2012 Bentley Continental GTC.The masses attending the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show witnessed the unveiling of the new 2012 Bentley Continental GTC. A 195-mph convertible rocket.

The 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show is officially open! The interior is now more spacious and luxurious, featuring soft-touch leather hides, a range of wood veneers, cool-touch metals and deep-pile carpets. There are 17 standard soft-touch leather hide colours with six colour split combinations, complemented by a range of seven veneers. As for the pricing, for the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is around 150,000 GBP in UK, $210,000 in America and about 170,000 EUR in Europe.

Boasting wider front and rear tracks, grippy 275/40ZR-20 Pirelli P Zero tires (optional 275/35XR-21), sharper steering, a retuned double-wishbone front and trapezoidal multilink rear suspension and a rear-biased awd system splitting power 40/60 front/rear (compared to 50/50 in the first GTC), the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC promises less understeer and an exhilarating driving experience. The headlamps in the new GTC feature LED daytime running lamps.

The GTC’s tailored multi-layered fabric roof, acoustic glass and insulated underbody panel provide optimal sound insulation, perfect for the new touchscreen 30-GB infotainment system equipped with the latest wide-frequency Balance Mode Radiator speakers. The infotainment system introduces advanced satellite navigation with Google Maps compatibility and dynamic route guidance.