2026 Bentley Continental GT Convertible Trim Comparison

The same generational overhaul, with the top down

Everything that changed on the 2026 Continental GT coupe changed on the GTC too, because it's the same car underneath a different roof. The W12 that defined this nameplate for two decades is gone, replaced range-wide by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid in two states of tune. The styling followed: single headlamps instead of the old quad arrangement, a redrawn beltline that sweeps cleanly around the rear deck once the top is stowed, and an electrical architecture that finally supports things like a downloadable app studio and a 5G hotspot. Bentley's own language for this generation calls it "unprecedented open-top style," and the single design line from windshield to rear deck, roof up or down, is the detail that phrase is actually describing.

What makes the GTC its own car, not just a coupe with the roof cut off, is the four-layer soft top and how it's engineered to operate. Most convertibles in this class need a full stop to raise or lower the roof; the GTC can do it at speeds up to 30 mph, so a change in weather on the West Side Highway doesn't mean pulling over. Ventilated seats, heated armrests, a heated steering wheel, and discreet neck warmers extend open-top driving into cooler weather than most owners would expect to use it in.

Five models, two engines, one roof

Bentley organizes the 2026 GTC range as five distinct models, and the lineup mirrors the coupe's structure with one addition: the Continental GTC S is genuinely new this generation, not a returning name. The Continental GTC itself is the entry point, "the quintessential grand tourer" in Bentley's own words. S darkens the trim and firms up the chassis for a sportier read. Azure goes the other way, built around comfort, with wellness-focused seats and the Touring Specification standard. Speed and Mulliner share the 771-horsepower tune; Speed wears it with dark-tint exterior detailing, and Mulliner adds the coachbuilder's own floating-diamond grille and self-levelling wheel badges on top.

2026 model	Power	0-60 mph	Top speed	What sets it apart
Continental GTC	671 hp / 686 lb-ft	about 3.8 sec	168 mph	Black matrix grille with bright chrome, City Specification driver assistance
Continental GTC S	671 hp / 686 lb-ft	about 3.8 sec	168 mph	New this generation: Performance Active Chassis, black bodykit and brightware
Continental GTC Azure	671 hp / 686 lb-ft	about 3.8 sec	168 mph	Seat Auto Climate and Postural Adjust seats, Touring Specification standard
Continental GTC Speed	771 hp / 738 lb-ft	about 3.2 sec	191 mph	Ultra Performance Hybrid V8, dark-tint exterior detailing
Continental GTC Mulliner	771 hp / 738 lb-ft	about 3.2 sec	191 mph	Floating-diamond grille, self-levelling wheel badges, personal commissioning

Pick your 2026 Continental GTC

What buyers say about this store

Bentley Manhattan's Google reviews aren't a large sample, a few dozen, not a few hundred, which is normal for a marque this specialized, but a GTC owner shows up directly in them. One customer, writing about a Continental GTC he'd owned for years, still credits two names by his side on every visit: "John Lomando and Tony Allen took fantastic care of my Bentley GTC. Would never go anywhere else!!! Strongly recommend this team of professionals" (Richard C.). That's the kind of multi-year service relationship this guide can point to directly, not by inference. A more recent review, from this past June, called the store simply "a great anchor store dealership in the heart of the city."

Owning one in Manhattan

Every 2026 Continental GTC carries Bentley's 3-year, unlimited-mileage new vehicle warranty and a 12-year body corrosion warranty, worth noting for a convertible that's going to see a New York winter with its roof doing double duty as weather protection. Bentley recommends service every 12 months or 10,000 miles, the same interval as the coupe, with a few convertible-specific items (soft-top fabric, seals, the roof mechanism itself) added to what a technician checks. The Continental GTC service & repair guide covers that in more detail. Because Bentley builds every GTC to order rather than pricing a fixed sticker, the Continental GTC pricing & buying guide walks through how that process works locally.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a 2026 Bentley Continental GTC?

Bentley doesn't publish an official MSRP for any 2026 Continental GTC model, on its own site or through its dealers. Real dealer as-configured listings for the entry GTC mostly land in the low-to-mid $300,000s, with Speed and Mulliner convertibles regularly configured well past $400,000, though these are transaction prices on specific builds rather than a factory sticker. The honest answer is that a GTC is priced through configuration, and Bentley Manhattan can build a quote once a buyer has chosen a model and a specification.

What is the 0-60 time for the 2026 Bentley Continental GTC?

It depends on which of the two powertrains, and it's slightly slower than the coupe either way, extra structure for an open-top car adds weight. The Continental GTC, S, and Azure, all running the 671-horsepower tune, reach 60 in about 3.8 seconds with a 168-mph top speed. Speed and Mulliner, with 771 horsepower, do it in roughly 3.2 seconds, with a 191-mph top speed. Both are Bentley's own published figures for the range.

Can the Continental GTC's roof open while driving?

Yes, up to 30 mph, which is a real point of difference from many convertibles that require a full stop. Bentley built the GTC's four-layer soft top specifically to allow that, so a sudden change in weather doesn't mean pulling over on the West Side Highway.

Is the 2026 Continental GTC a hybrid?

Yes, every 2026 Continental GTC is a plug-in hybrid, matching the coupe. The previous W12 and non-hybrid V8 engines are gone for this generation, replaced range-wide by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 paired with an electric motor and a battery good for roughly 30 miles of EPA-rated electric-only range.

What's nicer, a Bentley or a Rolls-Royce?

It comes down to what someone wants the car to say. Rolls-Royce leans toward a chauffeur-driven, almost architectural formality; Bentley has always positioned itself as the one you drive yourself, a grand tourer built for covering real distance under your own hands, and a convertible like the GTC makes that owner-driven identity even more literal. Both brands sit at the top of the market; which one is "nicer" is a question of temperament, not a spec sheet.

See the range in person

A convertible is worth seeing in person more than most cars, roof mechanism, soft-top fabric, seat detailing with the top down, none of it comes through fully in a photograph. Every 2026 model is on the floor at Bentley Manhattan on 11th Avenue. Configuration is where the real decisions get made anyway, paint, hide, roof fabric, and that's a conversation best had with the range in front of a buyer.