2012 Bentley Continental GTC

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Rating8.3

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Midsize Convertible
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$212,800
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Impeccably well-crafted cabin

Rivals are much more fun to drive

Remains unchanged for 2012

Plenty of customization possibilities

Gas-guzzling powertrain

Scary power output and acceleration

Super-expensive options

Specs & Features

$212,800

price

567 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

516 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.0L 12cyl AWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2012 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible makes for an excellent contender in the midsize convertible segment. With standalone trim on offer, the Bentley Continental GTC has a base MSRP of $290,000. It competes directly with the Aston Martin DB9 Volante Convertible, the Lamborghini Gallardo Convertible, and the Ferrari 458 Italia Spider Convertible. Only a 6.0L W12 engine is offered, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 567 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 4.4 seconds, the Continental GTC maintains a combined fuel economy of 14 MPG. Bentley offers the Continental GTC in more than 124 stunning colors, with the Verdant Metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The 2012 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible is a superfast luxury roadster offered in a single trim. However, we recommend adding some options to the car such as the rearview camera and adaptive cruise control.

Trims

    Base
    $212,800 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • 20-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Rear Fog/driving lights
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$212,800

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.32

Horsepower

567 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

516 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

Capacity

4

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$113,100

Gasoline

8.48

560 hp @ 6000 rpm

500 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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$195,840

Gasoline

7.73

453 hp @ 7750 rpm

357 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

4

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$447,000

Gasoline

8.92

453 hp @ 5350 rpm

531 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

4

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2012 Bentley Continental GTC vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.8 sec-205 mph
    3.9 sec12.3 sec193 mph
    2012 BMW M6

    Ranked #2

    4.3 sec-155 mph
    5.7 sec13.1 sec188 mph

    2012 Bentley Continental GTC vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      11 mpg19 mpg14 mpg24 gal.264/456 mi.
      2012 BMW M6

      Ranked #1

      14 mpg20 mpg16 mpg21.1 gal.295.4/422 mi.
      13 mpg19 mpg15 mpg20.6 gal.267.8/391.4 mi.
      11 mpg18 mpg14 mpg21.1 gal.232.1/379.8 mi.

      2012 Bentley Continental GTC vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        189.2 in.76.5 in.55.2 in.5 in.108.1 in.
        220.8 in.78.2 in.62.2 in.7 in.130.7 in.
        2012 BMW M6

        Ranked #2

        193 in.82.9 in.53.9 in.4.2 in.112.2 in.
        179.6 in.74.9 in.51.5 in.5 in.105.1 in.

        2012 Porsche 911 Targa

        Ranked #5

        175.8 in.72.9 in.51.6 in.4.6 in.92.5 in.

        2012 Bentley Continental GTC vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          9.2 cu.ft.89 cu.ft.72.2 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.75 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.
          2012 BMW M6

          Ranked #3

          12 cu.ft.105.4 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.
          11 cu.ft.-11 cu.ft.

          2012 Bentley Continental GTC vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            72.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.72.2 cu.ft.76 ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.-
            2012 BMW M6

            Ranked #3

            71.3 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.-
            11 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.-

            2012 Bentley Continental GTC vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              893 lbs.5115 lbs.
              -3825 lbs.
              792 lbs.5886 lbs.
              2012 BMW M6

              Ranked #1

              805 lbs.4508 lbs.

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