2014 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible makes official online debut

After a short leak last week, details and images of the 2014 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible have officially made their online debut. The model will make its public auto show debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show later this month.

“Following the recent successful introduction of the GT Speed, the new GT Speed Convertible will appeal to drivers who seek the sensory thrills of the world’s fastest four-seat soft-top and the practicality of a year-round grand tourer, together with unrivalled levels of luxury and refinement,” said Bentley Chairman and Chief Executive Dr Wolfgang Schreiber. “It is designed for those who accept no compromise.”

Power for the 2014 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible comes from a 6.0 liter twin-turbo W12 making 616-hp at 6,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 590 lb-ft at 2,000 rpm. Mated to a ZF 8-spoeed automatic with Quickshift, the new Continental GT Speed Convertible runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds with a top speed of 202 mph.

Hit the jump for specs.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GT Speed Convertible / GT Speed

Engine
Type 6-litre twin-turbocharged W12
Max Power 616 bhp / 460 kW / 625 PS @6000 rpm
Max Torque 800 Nm / 590 lb.ft @ 2000 rpm

Transmission
Type ZF 8-speed automatic with Quickshift, Block Shifting and wheel-mounted paddleshift
Driveline Continuous all-wheel drive (40:60 rear bias)
Ratios 1st : 4.71; 2nd: 3.14; 3rd: 2.1; 4th: 1.67; 5th: 1.29; 6th: 1.00; 7th: 0.839; 8th: 0.667
Final Drive 2.85

Brakes
Front 405mm ventilated discs (optional 420mm Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled)
Rear 335mm ventilated discs (optional 356mm, Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled)
Wheels and Tyres: Wheels 9.5J x 21″, Tyres 275/35 ZR21

Steering
Type Rack & pinion, power assisted, speed-sensitive ZF servotronic
Turns lock-to-lock 2.6 turns
Turning circle 11.3 m

Suspension
Front Four link double wishbones, computer controlled self-levelling air suspension, with anti-roll bar
Rear Trapezoidal multi-link, computer-controlled self-levelling air suspension, with anti-roll bar
Damping Continuous Damping Control, tuned for dynamic performance

Dimensions
Wheelbase 2746 mm / 108.1 in
Overall length 4806 mm / 189.2 in
Width (across body) 1944 mm / 76.5 in
Width (inc. mirrors) 2227 mm / 87.7 in
Overall height 1393 mm / 54.8 in 1394 mm / 54.9 in
Fuel tank 90 litres / 20 gallons / 24 US gallons
Boot volume 260 / 9.18 cu ft 358 litres / 12.6 cu ft
Kerb weight (EU) 2495 kg / 5500 lb 2320 kg / 5115 lb
Gross vehicle weight 2900 kg / 6393 lb 2750 kg / 6063 lb

Performance
Top speed 202 mph / 325 km/h 205 mph / 330 km/h
0-60 mph 4.1 secs / 4.0 secs
0-100 mph 9.7 secs / 9.0 secs
0-100 km/h 4.4 secs / 4.2 secs
0-160 km/h 9.7 secs / 9.0 secs

Fuel Consumption (EU cycle)*
Urban – 12.5 mpg (22.7 litres/100km) 12.7 mpg (22.2 litres/100km)
Extra Urban – 27.2 mpg (10.4 litres/100km) 28.0 mpg (10.1 litres/100km)
Combined – 19.0 mpg (14.9 litres/100km) 19.5 mpg (14.5 litres/100km)
CO2 emissions – 347 g/km 338 g/km

Fuel Consumption (EPA cycle)**
City (US mpg) – 12 13
Highway (US mpg) – 20 20
Combined (US mpg) -15 15
Emissions Controls – EU 5 and US LEV II

– By: Omar Rana