The 2023 Bentley GTC Speed does a great job with interior comfort and exterior aesthetics.
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Auto review: 2023 Bentley GTC Speed is ‘worth’y
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By Marc D. Grasso
Boston Herald
(TNS)
As Bentley enters Grasso’s Garage, they bring their best of the best to the table for a slice of the review pie, the 2023 Bentley GT Continental Speed. A convertible fit for a king and queen, who enjoy the stature of an exquisite vehicle while enjoying the options, appearance and comfort of a convertible.
Our 2023 Bentley GT Continental Speed was painted in Kingfisher, an amazing baby blue color with pearl and sparkle flake added. One of 63 exterior color options, this is by far the nicest color in the fleet. With black and kingfisher interior stitching, the Bentley GTC shows out super nice on the road and to onlookers alike. Its display in typical Bentley fashion is an eye catcher and one that is rarely witnessed by many. The front fascia, exterior badging and that iconic nose are what Bentley is all about. Color options include the exterior and the roof, while the interior includes veneers and the hide. Overall, by my count, I see more than 300 different color combination options to choose from, which is nice to confirm you have the only one in town.
Powering the illustrious Bentley GTC Speed is a 6.0-liter Twin Turbo W12 engine. This 650 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque, making this an absolute animal on the road. With a 3.6 second 0-60 mpg time, the GTC Speed means business. The GTC Speed is the ultimate sports-focused grand tourer from Bentley. Riding on 22” sport black painted wheels, the GTC Speed shows out very nicely.
Powerful and handcrafted, the GTC comes in six models, with the Speed as the middle and the Mulliner at the top of the food chain.
As Bentley continues to prove that they are leaders of upscale perfection, they do a great job with interior comfort and exterior aesthetics. For a $300K+ base price, the GTC is not for everyone, but just right for the upscale neighbor of whom you always wanted to know their profession before they retired.
2023 Bentley GTC Speed
MSRP: $317,300
MPG: 12 city / 18 highway / 14.7 as tested
As Tested:$384,095
