2011 Bentley Continental GTC/GTC Speed 80-11 Editions First Look

Pricing for the 2011 Bentley Continental GTC 80-11 will open at $220,545 while the 2011 Bentley Continental GTC The first of these distinctive Bentley Continental convertible models is set to arrive at dealers in the fall. But in place of the GTC 80-11's white contrast stitching/piping and bright engine turned aluminum dash the GTC Speed 80-11 sports red accents and a dark finish dash. Both models share special Piano Black veneer accents, drilled aluminum sport pedals, special. 80-11 Edition, signature doorsill/console badging and supple Beluga leather upholstery. Interior differentiations are equally understated.

Both cars also feature Union Jack badges on their front fenders, a Dark Grey Metallic soft top and the hand crafted Mulliner alloy fuel filler cap. Opting for the hotter 600-horse 2011 Bentley Continental GTC Speed 80-11 brings a set of Supersports spec 20-inch wheels, here finished with a special dark tint and red brake calipers. Setting off the 552-horsepower 2011 Bentley Continental GTC 80-11 are new 20-inch, 14-spoke alloy diamond polished wheels with unique black center caps featuring the maker's distinctive . B, emblem. Presented for the first time at Pebble Beach and designated after the number of each that will be built and their model year, these 80-11 Editions retain the same 6.0-liter W12 twin turbo engines found in their standard counterparts but add unique cosmetic touches, including the introduction of a new and exclusive. Midnight, exterior color. For the well heeled who simply don't find sufficient exclusivity in the likes of a , regular. Bentley Continental GTC, the automaker has created a pair of even rarer U.S. Only variations, the 2011 Bentley Continental GTC/GTC Speed 80-11 Editions.

2011 Bentley Continental GTC 80-11 and GTC Speed 80-11 Priced

Anita Lienert, Correspondent Inside Line says: Two tantalizing Bentley limited edition models with hefty price tags. The GTC Speed model also uses the same powertrain tweaked to 600 hp and 553 lb ft of torque. The GTC is equipped with a twin turbo 6.0-liter W12 engine that produces 552 horsepower and 479 pound feet of torque. Drilled alloy sport pedals are standard on both models.

The aluminum dashboard has a bright finish in the GTC and a sportier dark finish for the GTC Speed. Cabin details include Beluga leather with contrast stitching. The two limited-edition models also get a special exterior color dubbed. Midnight, paired with a. Dark Grey Metallic, soft top. Both cars give a nod to Bentley's British heritage with Union Jack brightware badges featured on the front fenders, said Bentley in a statement. The GTC Speed 80-11 gets 20-inch wheels.

The GTC 80-11 features new 20-inch 14-spoke alloy diamond wheels with black center caps with the. B, emblem. Bentley said it is building only 80 examples of each convertible in 2011. The two special models were unveiled here during the 60th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Prices include a $3,000 gas-guzzler tax and a $2,595 destination charge.

Showrooms this fall. The 2011 Bentley Continental GTC 80-11 will start at $220,545 and the 2011 Bentley Continental GTC Speed 80-11 will start at $247,545 when the two special models arrive in U.S.

Bentley Continental GTC Speed 2011

Both the 80-11 Edition Continental GTC and the 80-11 Edition Continental GTC Speed will be available from Bentley dealers this fall. Finally, in addition to unique, 80-11 Edition, badging, the two vehicles will feature drilled alloy foot pedals. Additionally, the dropheads will feature piano black veneers along with an aluminum dash (though the GTC Speed will have a darker finish). In addition, while customers will still be able to select from amongst Bentley’s vast array of color choices, both cars will also be available in a new color called. Midnight. On the inside, both the GTC and the GTC Speed 80-11 will feature a Beluga interior with contrasted stitching, piping, and Bentley emblems (white on the GTC and red on the GTC Speed). Both convertibles will feature different 20-inch rims, with the GTC sporting a new 14-spoke alloy, diamond, (code for silver) look and the more powerful GTC Speed wearing the wheels from the Continental Supersports, but finished in a darker tint partially covering the red brake calipers underneath. The 80-11 models, so named as there will only be 80 examples built of each vehicle in 2011, are basically specialized trim packages that will only be made available to North American consumers. Well, now it’s North America’s turn, as Bentley has just announced limited edition versions of both the 2011 Continental GTC and the 2011 Continental GTC Speed. Every year we hear about exclusive editions of luxury cars being released for only select markets usually China, Europe, or the United Arab Emirates.