Bentley Continental GT Convertible (06 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 04 March 2008 Last Updated: 16 October 2008 With coupé and saloon versions of the Continental launched in 2003 and 2005 respectively, it was inevitable that Bentley would chop the top from the Continental to make a convertible. The GTC uses the same chassis as the GT coupé, but with the addition of the folding roof mechanism and extra bracing to replace the lost strength, it weighs more. Even at 2.5 tonnes though, the GTC provides near supercar performance thanks to its twin turbo 12-cylinder engine which it shares, together with the four-wheel drive system, with its siblings. From 2009 the weight became less of an issue for the high-performance Speed version - supposedly capable of 195mph with the roof down! 4.5 out of 5 Other Bentley reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 4.5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £182,155 View all new prices Used price range: £44,646 - £143,736 View all used prices Get a Bentley Continental GT Convertible (06 on) information pack Next steps Bentley Continental GT Convertible cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 22 models like this for sale, starting at £36,995. Find used Bentley Continental GT Convertibles for sale Sense of occasion, wonderfully refined, beautifully designed and finished cabin Feels heavy, high running costs With coupé and saloon versions of the Continental launched in 2003 and 2005 respectively, it was inevitable that Bentley would chop the top from the Continental to make a convertible. The GTC uses the same chassis as the GT coupé, but with the addition of the folding roof mechanism and extra bracing to replace the lost strength, it weighs more. Even at 2.5 tonnes though, the GTC provides near supercar performance thanks to its twin turbo 12-cylinder engine which it shares, together with the four-wheel drive system, with its siblings. From 2009 the weight became less of an issue for the high-performance Speed version - supposedly capable of 195mph with the roof down! Driving & Performance Performance 5 out of 5"The extra weight the GTC carries over the fixed roof GT barely seems to dim its enthusiasm for..." Handling 4 out of 5"While the Bentley's price and on paper performance put it in competition with cars like the Ferrari..." Comfort Comfort 4.5 out of 5"If you're lucky enough to be sitting up front in the GTC you get to sample the same spacious cabin..." Practicality 3.5 out of 5"The Continental GT coupé has a useful 370 litres of boot space but the extra space taken up by the..." Equipment 4.5 out of 5"While there’s nothing missing from the Continental’s list of standard goodies – satellite..." Behind the wheel 4.5 out of 5"The GTC shares its wonderful cabin ambience with its siblings, and there's something derived from..." Costs Running costs 1 out of 5"Running a Bentley will be expensive. Even those with the money to afford a £130,000 car like the GTC..." Green credentials 0.5 out of 5"Saving grace of this model perhaps is that the Speed version, which has 50bhp and 73lb-ft more than..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"Driver and passenger front airbags and side airbags are fitted as standard but unfortunately..." Reliability 4 out of 5"As products of the Volkswagen empire, all Bentley's must undergo the same strict quality control..." Buying & Selling Buying new 1.5 out of 5"Far more exclusive than the coupe version, the GTC would offer a 'feelgood' factor when buying new,..." Buying used 2 out of 5"Obviously, someone buying on the used market will miss out on the fairly steep initial depreciation,..." Selling 2.5 out of 5"The rarity value will help generate interest, but to sell with the least hassle, simply offer it to..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Bentley Continental GT cars for sale We have 22 models like this for sale. Find Bentley Continental GT cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures