2026 Bentley Continental GT Convertible S

A new name in the convertible range

The Continental GT coupe has had an S model for a while now. The convertible hasn't, at least not under this generation's underpinnings, Bentley's own copy for the 2026 GTC range specifically calls out "the thrilling new Continental GTC S" as part of what's changed. Mechanically it's the familiar formula: the same 671-horsepower Performance Hybrid V8 as the base car and Azure, wrapped in Bentley's Performance Active Chassis for sharper body control and steering response. What's new is that this exact combination, sports-tuned chassis plus open top, hasn't been offered together in quite this form before.

The visual signature is unmistakable. Bentley fits a black bodykit and black brightware across the exterior, a darker, more purposeful stance than the base GTC or Azure wears, and the effect reads clearly with the roof down, less chrome catching light, more of the car's actual shape doing the talking.

Where it sits against Speed

The most common cross-shop for the S is Speed, and the honest distinction is horsepower versus attitude, the same relationship that holds on the coupe side. Speed carries the 771-horsepower Ultra Performance Hybrid tune and a 0-60 time roughly six-tenths of a second quicker (3.2 seconds versus the S's 3.8); the S keeps the 671-horsepower setup shared with the base Continental GTC and Azure but adds the chassis hardware and blacked-out styling that make it feel sportier top-down or top-up. For buyers who want the darker look and sharper handling without chasing the last measure of straight-line speed, the S is arguably the more honest choice, and it's meaningfully less of a step up in cost than Speed or Mulliner.

Frequently asked questions

What's different about the Continental GTC S versus the base model?

The powertrain is identical, 671 horsepower and 686 lb-ft either way, so the difference lives in the chassis and the styling. The S adds Bentley's Performance Active Chassis for sharper handling and a black bodykit with black brightware versus the base car's more neutral presentation.

Is the Continental GTC S a new model?

Yes. Bentley introduced the GTC S as part of the 2026 generational redesign; it wasn't part of the previous-generation convertible lineup in this form. The base Continental GTC, Azure, Speed, and Mulliner all have longer-running names in the range, but the S is the newest addition on the convertible side.

How does the Continental GTC S compare with GTC Speed?

Speed carries the 771-horsepower Ultra Performance Hybrid tune and a 0-60 time roughly six-tenths of a second quicker, about 3.2 seconds against the S's 3.8. The S keeps the 671-horsepower setup shared with the base GTC and Azure but adds the chassis hardware and blacked-out styling, and it is a smaller step up in cost than Speed or Mulliner.

Does the Continental GTC S get the same soft top as the rest of the range?

Yes. The four-layer soft top, standard all-wheel drive and roughly 30 miles of electric range all carry over from the rest of the 2026 GTC range unchanged. The roof still raises or lowers at up to 30 mph.

Compare it in person

The S is on the showroom floor at Bentley Manhattan next to the rest of the 2026 GTC range, which is really the only fair way to judge whether its chassis tuning is worth the step up from the base Continental GTC. The Continental GTC trim comparison guide covers how all five models compare, and the Continental GTC pricing & buying guide explains how Bentley Manhattan handles configuration since there's no published sticker price to reference.