Bentley has announced a convertible version of the Continental GT Speed which the manufacturer claims will be the fastest open-topped four-seater in the world – capable of 202mph. The new car will be revealed to the world at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on 14 January.
Among the design cues are 21-inch alloy wheels, dark-tint grilles and ‘rifled’ exhaust tail pipes. The handcrafted cabin, meanwhile, features the Mulliner Driving Specification as standard, “blending contemporary luxury with a distinctly sporting character,” according to Bentley.
The GT Speed Convertible’s four-layer hood should give occupants a very high standard of acoustic insulation. Having been tested in conditions ranging from minus 30°C to plus 50°C, as well as monsoon-force rain, the drop-top grand tourer can confidently claim to maintain draft-free warmth in even the worst weather and, hood up, it should be a practical year-round alternative to the GT Speed coupé.
| Text: Charis Whitcombe from Classicdriver.com |
