2007 Bentley Continental GTC
Lightweight elements such as all-aluminum fenders have been introduced to offset structural reinforcements and keep the curb weight minimalNew rear suspension of trapezoidal multi-links, alloy mounts, air springs and adjustable shocks-and of course, all-wheel driveThe seven-bow roof, three layers thick-25 seconds from here to there, and unbelievable acoustic dampingDoubtful you will ever see a living room this well furnished-but if you can afford one of these, you probably doMassive brakes, the biggest ever put on a production car, could probably stop the space shuttleTwin-turbo W12, with 552 bhp, pushes the GTC to a reported 195 mph with the roof up and a buck ninety with it down
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, all-wheel drive
Engine
6.0-liter W12, dohc, four valves per cylinder, turbocharged and intercooled
Transmission
Six-speed automatic
Suspension
Progressive air springs, Continuous Damping Control
Dimensions
Length x Width x Heigh
(incl. mirrors, in.)
189.1 x 82.7 x 55.0
Wheelbase: 108.1 in.
Curb Weight: 5500 lb
Performance
Peak Power: 552 bhp @ 6100 rpm
Peak Torque: 479 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
0-60 mph: 4.8 sec
Top Speed: 195 mph (roof up)
Why we love it: A reliable super-car, quiet, nothing else quite like it
Why we don't: Not enough presscars in the fleet to allow us a long-term loaner
The Price Tag: $189,990