2026 Bentley Continental GT Convertible Speed

The biggest jump in the lineup, with a weight penalty the coupe doesn't pay

Every other step in the 2026 GTC range changes the chassis, the seats, or the styling while leaving the engine alone. Speed is the exception. Moving up from the base Continental GTC, S, or Azure means trading the 671-horsepower Performance Hybrid V8 for the 771-horsepower Ultra Performance Hybrid, an entirely different state of tune. It's worth being precise about where that lands versus the hardtop Continental GT Speed: the coupe does 0-60 in about 3.1 seconds and tops out around 208 mph, the convertible needs about 3.2 seconds and tops out at 191 mph. The gap is real but modest, a convertible body needs more structure to stay rigid without a fixed roof, and that extra weight shows up in both numbers without changing what the car is capable of on a real road.

Bentley pairs the extra power with visual cues to match: dark-tint detailing across the exterior brightware, a more purposeful stance than the S wears even with its own black bodykit. With the top down, that detailing reads even more clearly, there's less chrome for the eye to land on and more of the car's actual shape and stance doing the talking.

Speed versus Mulliner

Speed and Mulliner share an engine, so the decision between them isn't a performance question, it's a personalization one, the same relationship that holds on the coupe. Mulliner adds the coachbuilder's own detailing on top of the same 771-horsepower powertrain: a floating-diamond grille design, self-levelling Bentley "B" badges at the center of each wheel, and access to Mulliner's wider personal commissioning options beyond the standard configurator. Speed keeps the same power with a more conventionally sporting presentation and, generally, a smaller step up in price from the rest of the range based on real dealer listings. A buyer who wants Mulliner's specific level of bespoke craftsmanship should look there; a buyer who mainly wants the extra power without the coachbuilt premium has a strong case for Speed.

Frequently asked questions

How fast is the 2026 Continental GTC Speed?

Bentley quotes 0-60 in roughly 3.2 seconds and a top speed around 191 mph for the 771-horsepower Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain shared by GTC Speed and Mulliner, figures that come from the manufacturer's own published specifications for the convertible.

Is the convertible Speed slower than the coupe Speed?

Slightly, yes. The hardtop Continental GT Speed does 0-60 in about 3.1 seconds with a 208-mph top speed; the GTC Speed needs about 3.2 seconds and tops out at 191 mph. Both figures come from Bentley's own published specifications; the difference reflects the additional structure a convertible body needs.

What does the step up to GTC Speed actually buy?

Moving up from the Continental GTC, S, or Azure trades the 671-horsepower Performance Hybrid V8 for the 771-horsepower Ultra Performance Hybrid, a 100-horsepower gap worth about six-tenths of a second to 60 mph. Speed also adds dark-tint detailing across the exterior brightware and a more purposeful stance.

Is the Continental GTC Speed all-wheel drive?

Yes. All-wheel drive and the 8-speed automatic are standard across the whole 2026 Continental GTC range, Speed included, along with the same four-layer soft top that operates at up to 30 mph.

Drive it before deciding

Numbers on a page only go so far toward explaining what a 100-horsepower jump feels like with the top down. Bentley Manhattan keeps Speed on the showroom floor alongside the rest of the 2026 GTC lineup for exactly that reason. The Continental GTC trim comparison guide covers how the full range compares, and the Continental GTC pricing & buying guide explains how configuration and quoting work at this dealership.