The racing heritage and luxury personified that is brought together in a Bentley can soon be yours, even if it is just for a brief encounter.
The new Continental GTC V8 is coming soon to Signature Car Hire. You can earn your wings as a Bentley pilot with this car thanks to its startling performance credentials. The Continental GTC is unmistakably Bentley V8, from the red enamelled Flying B atop the gloss black mesh grill, ringed with bright chrome, and the three-segment front bumper to the blacked-out rear valance with characteristic figure-of-eight exhaust pipes. Yet it is under the bonnet where the power of the V8 apparel is truly found.
From the moment you push the starter button, you will be able to grasp just how much technology has revolutionised the drive of the new Bentley. The new 4 litre V8 engine really does capture the best of Bentley’s racing prowess and improve it with twenty-first century performance enhancements. The miraculous new V8 develops a staggering 660 Nm of torque at just 1700 rpm. A potential top speed of 187 mph is possible, 60 miles an hour being reached in 4.7 seconds. This is all achieved in conjunction with an eight-speed gearbox. The greater number of ratios in this model means that more efficiency than ever before is available. As such, the car is more than 40% more efficient than the previous V8.
One of the best ways to enjoy this performance soundtrack is with the roof down. Bentley make no secret of the fact that one of the main reasons for delivering the GTC in convertible format is indeed to be able to enjoy the spectacular symphony produced by the engine. Apart from being entertained by the legendary burble and growl, you can also enjoy the best of open-top touring whether for urban attractions or country retreats. When the seasons are less than perfect, the four-layer roof perfectly cocoons in luxurious isolation.
Inside you will find all the touches required for utter refined pleasure. Tanned leather is shaped, stitched and worked around the superlative cobra-head seats with integrated headrests, and armrests for your complete comfort. Entertainment comes from the eight-channel, eight-speaker music system, with 15GB of storage for music.
Whatever tune you choose for your soundtrack to this self-drive hire, you will certainly feel the confidence that comes with knowing what your car looks like to those outside. The dominant silhouette comes from its commanding bonnet line, with twin headlamps ensconced for definitive marksmanship. To the rear of the car, the Bentley ‘double-horseshoe’ boot lid with spoiler cements the profile. Throughout the magnificent body, the impact of technology is still seen in the eloquent coachwork. The use of ‘superforming’ on this model allows the knife-edge creases down the front wings of the Continental GTC V8. This means that superior grade aluminium has been heated to 500 degrees Centigrade and shaped around a die using air pressure. The complexity of this car is just waiting to be uncovered. Watch this space and we will keep you updated on its arrival.