Bentley Continental GT Speed ​​Convertible - First Cut, Then Brushing

With the famous boosted to 625 hp W12,
Bentley Continental GT Speed ​​Convertible is not
intended to carry a hair supplements

It takes some nerve to introduce a convertible during the month of January in Detroit, where the thermometer often flirts with -20 ° C. Especially when there is an unbridled as this Bentley Continental GT Speed ​​engine, which now comes also convertible version.

The year started well. The Mayans were wrong, and those who ride open are always right. Plus, they now have a new toy available which claims to be the convertible four fastest places in the world.
Indeed, with a maximum advertised speed of 325 km / h, the newest Bentley is not addressed to holders of hair supplements. Brushing may take a hit. According to the British brand, 0 to 100 km / h is dispatched in 4.4 s (4.1 seconds for the 0 to 60 mph for anglophile unaccustomed to the metric system). The data sheet mentions 625 hp and pushes the indiscretion to communicate a combined fuel consumption of 14.9 liters per 100 km. In short, the Continental GT Speed ​​Convertible, it's heavy, literally (2.5 tons) and figuratively. But really, is it really important?

In a relaxed, 6-liter 800 Nm draws in its housing

As usual, this Bentley speaks to the senses of those who look or move with, not common sense. What matters is the death rattle of the W12, which earns a few decibels and 50 hp compared to the version that is not on "speed". Or the casual way to tap into its housing 800 Nm at 2,000 r / min only. Everything is in the way. Despite its monstrous performance, Convertible also wants a cozy sofa. Obviously, it takes the specifics of the GT Speed ​​coupe, namely specific calibrations for suspension, steering and engine management-box. And is visually unobtrusive.

The Continental GT Speed​​, however, remains
discreet. Compared to the normal version, just
behind the sports tailpipes grooved inside

Apart from size 21-inch rims, a mesh grille to the darkest and tailpipes grooved inside (!), Nothing distinguishes this white-hot convertible its matrix. If this is the passenger immediately equipped Mulliner pack, including a classy upholstery padded leather and a choice of finish dashboard wood, brushed aluminum or carbon fiber. Finally, the least noble thing on board is the name of the eight-speed automatic transmission: she shares her surname "Quickshift" robotised gearboxes with single clutch (dark memory) from Renault. Shocking!