Bentley Continental Convertible Convertible, starting at 212,200 £

The Bentley Continental GTC is the ultimate cruising companion, wrapping you in hand-stitched leather and hushed luxury while the roof folds away for sun-drenched grand tours. It’s impossibly accomplished — poised and surprisingly playful for its size — delivering an effortless presence that turns every motorway into a first-class runway.

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£212,228
Continental Convertible

Bentley Continental Convertible

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 549 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 12.1 L/100km

Design & Presence

The Bentley Continental Convertible sits in the grand-tourer league with a silhouette that manages to be both elegant and unapologetically large. Current versions include the Continental GT Convertible with a 549 hp V8 and a combined consumption officially rated at 12.1 L/100 km, underlining that this is luxury with performance baked in. The soft-top folds quickly yet preserves the coupe’s long-hood proportions, so it still reads as a proper Bentley whether the roof is up or down.

Interior & Usability

Cabin quality is what buyers expect from a marque with coachbuilt roots: hand-stitched leather, polished veneers and metal switches that feel substantial. Seats are luxurious and supportive for long miles, with room for four but true comfort reserved for the front pair. The dual-clutch automatic and tactile controls make everyday use refined, though the weighty doors and large footprint remind that this is a grand tourer, not a city runabout.

Space & Everyday Practicality

At 4,850 mm long and nearly 2 metres wide, the Continental Convertible has presence and passenger space for front occupants, while rear seats are best for shorter journeys. Trunk volume is 235 litres with the roof stowed, which means a couple of weekend bags fit but bulky items or full-size suitcases require planning. Curb weight of 2,335 kg and a payload of 465 kg are reminders that adding four adults and luggage eats into performance and economy, so pack light for spirited drives.

Driving & Handling

The V8 pushes out 549 hp and an imposing 770 Nm of torque, carried by an all-wheel-drive system and a fast-shifting dual-clutch gearbox that launches the Continental to 100 km/h in about 4.1 seconds. Despite a 2.3-tonne curb weight, the chassis is composed rather than sporty — steering is heavy and reassuring, body control is impressive for a convertible, and the car invites high-speed cruising more than tight B-road antics. Top speed of 318 km/h matters little in daily life but underlines that the Continental is engineered to swallow high-speed miles with poise.

Efficiency, Consumption & Range

Fuel consumption is officially rated at 12.1 L/100 km and CO2 emissions at 275 g/km, figures that reflect the car’s size and performance rather than eco-consciousness. A 90-litre tank translates to a theoretical highway range of roughly 700–750 km between fill-ups in steady driving, though urban use will cut that significantly. Owners should expect regular visits to the pump during city errands, but for long tours the generous tank keeps refuelling stops acceptably infrequent.

Assistance, Screens & Everyday Tech

Bentley outfits the Continental Convertible with modern driver assistance and infotainment suites that balance luxury with functionality, offering navigation, smartphone mirroring and ample driver aids as optional extras. Adaptive cruise, lane-keep and parking assist systems are calibrated for relaxed motorway use rather than intrusive intervention, preserving the car’s composed character. Screen graphics are crisp and menus are polite, but the physical controls and tactile switches remain the cabin’s real interface — welcome when driving with the top down and eyes on the horizon.

Who Is This For?

This is a car for buyers who want a four-seat grand tourer that combines British craftsmanship with V8 thrust — someone who values presence, quiet luxury and the drama of open-top cruising. Daily practicality is possible but secondary; the Continental Convertible shines on long drives, country roads and occasions where comfort and image matter more than mileage economy. In short, it suits a buyer who can accept fuel and space compromises in exchange for refinement, high-speed capability and that unmistakable Bentley aura.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
212,200 £
Consumption L/100km
12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
275 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Height
1,399 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
549 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
318 km/h
Torque
770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
404 kW
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2019
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Bentley

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Is the Bentley Continental Convertible offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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