Updated Droptop Doesn't Compromise Driving Dynamics For Fresh Air And Sunshine Few experiences equal the feeling of driving a new 2012 Bentley Continental GTC down a crowded Los Angeles highway – especially when the droptop is prismatic magenta with highly polished 21-inch wheels. Some stare. Others glare. But most simply sneer. The response should be expected. After all, a vehicle of this caliber is designed to broadcast to others that you have succeeded. Unfortunately, this specific boisterously purple quarter-million dollar convertible with flashy wheels takes things a ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:: 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
Power:: 567 HP / 516 LB-FT
Transmission:: 6-Speed Auto
MSRP:: $235,137 as tested

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