Why the new 2018 Bentley Continental GT Convertible may be the pinnacle of luxury - Augustman
Augustman Logo
Style
Culture
Gear
Food & Drink
Travel
Wellness
AM Select
E-Magazine
Most Trending
Why the new 2018 Bentley Continental GT Convertible may be the pinnacle of luxury
Most Recent
Why the new 2018 Bentley Continental GT Convertible may be the pinnacle of luxury
Most Trending
Artist Peter Doig Collaborates With Kim Jones For Dior Men’s Fall/Winter 2021-22 Collection
Most Recent
Ring In The New Year With These Stunning Minute Repeater Watches
  • Fashion
  • Watches
  • Grooming
Most Trending
Will Music Streaming Spell The End Of Radio As We Know It?
Most Recent
2021 Blockbuster Movies: The Most Hotly-Anticipated Films To Catch On The Big Screen
  • Design
  • Events
  • Art
  • Music
  • Film & TV
Most Trending
Review: The Fourth-Generation Apple iPad Air Is The Ultimate Portable Workhorse
Most Recent
6 Reasons Why We Are Really Excited About The 2021 Formula 1 Season
  • Tech
  • Motoring
Most Trending
Glenfiddich celebrates a prosperous Chinese New Year
Most Recent
Sip On These 5 Cocktails That Are Under 200 Calories
  • Dining
  • Drinks
Most Trending
Detourism: Can The Past Year’s Lessons Teach Us To Become Better Tourists?
Most Recent
See Singapore Through Fresh Eyes With These Unique Tours And Experiences
  • Travel Guides
  • Hotels & Resorts
Most Trending
Razer Has Created A Futuristic Face Mask Equipped With Built-In Microphones And Lighting Effects
Most Recent
Free Workout Apps That Will Help You Smash Your 2021 Weight-Loss Goals
  • Fitness
  • Health
Most Trending
AUGUSTMAN Singapore: Free Digital Issues For The Next 3 Months
Most Recent
Uncover Mindful Living with AUGUSTMAN x LIFESTYLEASIA
  • Men of the Year
  • MVMT
  • A-Listers
  • Hit List
  • sg
    • MY
    • SG
  • Search
Why the new 2018 Bentley Continental GT Convertible may be the pinnacle of luxury
Sort & Filter
Close Filter
Sort By
Date
Relevance
Filter By Category
All Categories
All
Style
Culture
Gear
Food & Drink
Travel
Wellness
AM Select
Apply
Filter By Location
singapore
All Countries
Gear
6 Reasons Why We Are Really Excited About The 2021 Formula 1 Season
Gear
Review: The Fourth-Generation Apple iPad Air Is The Ultimate Portable Workhorse
Gear
Automotive Technologies That Will Help Drive The Cars Of The Future
Augustman Logo
sg
Why the new 2018 Bentley Continental GT Convertible may be the pinnacle of luxury
Back
All  Style
  • Fashion
  • Watches
  • Grooming
Back
All  Culture
  • Design
  • Events
  • Art
  • Music
  • Film & TV
Back
All  Gear
  • Tech
  • Motoring
Back
All  Food & Drink
  • Dining
  • Drinks
Back
All  Travel
  • Travel Guides
  • Hotels & Resorts
Back
All  Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Health
Back
All  AM Select
  • Men of the Year
  • MVMT
  • A-Listers
  • Hit List
E-Magazine
  • Malaysia
  • Singapore
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
Sort & Filter
Close Filter
Sort By
Date
Relevance
Filter By Category
All Categories
All
Style
Culture
Gear
Food & Drink
Travel
Wellness
AM Select
Apply
Filter By Location
singapore
All Countries
Gear

Why the new 2018 Bentley Continental GT Convertible may be the pinnacle of luxury

Lance Lim
03 Dec 2018
Article Hero Image
Trending Now
2021 Blockbuster Movies: The Most Hotly-Anticipated Films To Catch On The Big Screen
CultureRead More
Ring In The New Year With These Stunning Minute Repeater Watches
StyleRead More
6 Reasons Why We Are Really Excited About The 2021 Formula 1 Season
GearRead More
Artist Peter Doig Collaborates With Kim Jones For Dior Men’s Fall/Winter 2021-22 Collec...
StyleRead More
Want the low-down on the latest rides and gadgets? We have it all. Sign up to receive it.

CONSIDER Paris Hilton’s Pink Bentley Continental, Robert Downey Jr.’s matte green Continental GT and Queen Elizabeth II’s state limousine. Very few machines, even at the high-end of the price spectrum, have been more associated with royalty, Hollywood A-listers, rappers and musicians as Bentley. Almost a century old, the British automaker from Crewe proves that it is still a leader of the luxury pack when it comes to building top-notch vehicles.

“We have been building luxury Grand Tourers since the company was founded in 1919 and, as we approach our centenary year, the Continental GT Convertible joins a highly acclaimed range – arguably the strongest and most technologically advanced portfolio of products the world has ever seen in one luxury brand,” Adrian Hallmark, Chairman, and Chief Executive, Bentley Motors, quipped. It’s latest offering, the Continental GT Convertible, is a case-in-point.

Performance

The third-generation model of the distinguished Grand Tourer first rolled out a 2-door coupe followed by a sexy convertible. Inheriting most of the traits from its 2-door sibling, the Continental GT convertible is armed with a powerful 6.0-litre Bentley W12 engine and paired with a dual-clutch eight-speed transmission that delivers 635 ps (about 626 hp) to clock in a 0-100 in 3.8 seconds and a top speed at 333 km/h.

Exterior

Aesthetically, the Convertible shared familiar styling cues from the previous models with a few upgrades including a more sculpted and muscular silhouette. The new profile also sits lower, and it’s also longer as compared to the outgoing model. The familiar signature power lines that flow seamlessly towards the muscular rear haunches, as seen on the coupe, are also repeated here. Other upgrades include the cut-crystal glass inspired headlamps with transparent internal surfaces and sharply defined edges catch the light like a diamond.

Customization is also key for customers of Bentley. There’s a palette of 17 colours to choose from, including Beluga, Onyx, and Portofino with an optional extended range of colours, as well as the option of full bespoke colour-matching to match pretty much what you like or the seven exterior roof colours.

“Elegant understatement that forces you to look; engineering excellence you’ll take for granted – the extraordinary breadth of capabilities offered by the new Continental GT Convertible is unique and can only be offered by our noble British brand,” Hallmark enthused.

Interior and Features

Inside the new Continental GT Convertible is evidence of the brand’s major evolutions in technology with a litany of luxury and advanced offerings. A sophisticated, fully digital, driver-focused 12.3” touchscreen instrument panel and Bentley Rotating Display for the driver are among the many innovations.

From the highest-quality leathers to rare, sustainably sourced veneers, such as Koa and Dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus, the cabin is the pride and joy of the brand’s fine craftsmanship and artisanal skill. The dashboard is styled and sculpted by long, flowing wings that mirror the shape of the Bentley badge. You can also pick from eight interior hood lining colours, including Red, Blue, and Magnolia, to personalise the interior of your car.

The center console is finished to match the lower fascia, with the option of the new technical finish that’s inspired by the delicate mechanical surfacing inside the finest mechanical Swiss watches: Côtes de Genève. This surface is machined onto 0.6 mm-thick aluminum to create a linear pattern. Each row is 5 mm wide and machined at an angle to give a truly three-dimensional finish, with each pass making a minute step of 0.5 mm.

If you are in the market for performance, style, and a head-turning ride, consider joining the ranks of the A-listers and celebrities, and experience one of the finest automobiles in the market.

bentley
Continental GT
Convertible
luxury cars
Lance Lim
Lance is the digital editor who takes care of the Singapore and KL editions. When he's not shuttling between the two cities, he's on the lookout for the next big fashion and lifestyle trends.
Talk to Me About:
Men's Fashion
Men's Style
cars
Men's Grooming

Up Next For You

Samsung Galaxy S21: The Details On The New Flagship Smartphone
AFP Relaxnews
Gear
WhatsApp Has Updated Its Terms And Its Rivals Are Reaping The Benefits
AFP Relaxnews
Gear
The New, Unusually Restrained Rolls-Royce Ghost Is A Masterclass In Elegance
Jon Wall
Gear
From Gaming To 5G, These Will Be The Biggest Tech Trends Of 2021
Mikhail Gomes
Gear
Want the low-down on the latest rides and gadgets? We have it all. Sign up to receive it.
×
Where are you?
Tell us so we can display what you want to see.
  • Malaysia
  • Singapore
Malaysia Singapore
Advertise About Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions
© 2021 Copyright Augustman