New leather options bring Bentley up to speed

07/01/2009

High-end automotive brand Bentley has its extended its GTC range with a new convertible, the GTC Speed model. It is Bentley’s most powerful convertible ever and draws inspiration from the company's legendary ‘Speed Models’ from the 1920s.

The company is offering a wide range of interior options, with leather featuring in many areas. The range features 17 premium-grade leather hides, including one new colour option, aquamarine. There is also diamond quilted hide for seat facings, door pads and rear quarter panels.  

Chief executive, Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen, said on launching the new model: “The Continental GTC is an elegant Grand Touring convertible in the Bentley tradition, exciting the emotions with its distinctive blend of performance, luxury, craftsmanship and modernity. The GTC Speed completes the family of Continental Speed models and broadens the appeal of the GTC to customers who demand a more focused, open-top driving experience.”