The New Bentley GTC is Finally a (Very, Very Fast) Driver's Car!

The New Bentley GTC is Finally a (Very, Very Fast) Driver's Car! - One Take

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The new 2021 Bentley Continental Range, the GT and GTC, don't just have best-in-class interiors, with magnificently comfortable, seats, carpets, and touch surfaces, but now offer driving dynamics on par with today's best sports cars. Thanks to an all-new, Panamera-based platform, 542 HP from the twin-turbo V8 engine, and a well-programmed powertrain, you'd never know that the 2021 Bentley Continental GTC is a 5,300 lb vehicle!
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@TheSmokingTire 3 жыл бұрын

Correction: the gearbox is not ZF-based, it is actually PDK-based, adapted for Bentley.

@jackturner990 3 жыл бұрын

Even still - ZF Makes the PDK. I think

@friedensgabel 3 жыл бұрын

It still is a ZF gearbox though, just not the ubiquitous 8HP. press.zf.com/press/en/releases/release_2662.html

@OlliePowell93 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, PDK is just the Porsche Dual Clutch name designation, developed in conjunction with and manufactured by the gearbox manufacturer ZF.

@JGunit 3 жыл бұрын

Phew, glad you cleared that up...I was wtf lol

@OnPointFirearms 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, 5k lbs barreling down that hill was quite the visual! Like a freight train about to run loose! Nice video, Matt.

@johnappleseed9299 3 жыл бұрын

I worked at Bentley Motors in the factory for a while right during the launch of the new GTC and Flying Spur. Despite the huge quality control issues, financial and technical problems, which I could talk about for hours, the cars are beautiful and I still am rather proud of the brand whenever I see a new Bentley out in the wild or on the Internet. They've done a great job modifying the Porsche platform with the little they have to make a proper British Bentley out of a Panamera.

@330d5 3 жыл бұрын

What job was you doing at the factory? And what issues did the car have?

@MehdiJ-zw7dz 3 жыл бұрын

Please elaborate on the financial issues and quality control, i think many here never heard about it

@Tiago850 3 жыл бұрын

a really beautiful car!

@johnappleseed9299 3 жыл бұрын

@@MehdiJ-zw7dz TL;DR: Porsche AG/VW AG are greedy, do not allow Bentley any real fun, relations between VW Group brands are atrocious. Bentley is too small for VAG to give a fuck about. Conti coupe could've been different and not based entirely on the Panamera (still lots of Bentley R&D in it though) - PAG just wanted royalties for sold parts to Bentley. PAG got mad when Bentley came up with real innovative stuff as the first Group brand. Launch of the car was delayed many months, pushing other projects (Conti vert, Flying Spur, Bentayga Hybrid) back so much they were literally months away from not being able to sell any cars worldwide due to not meeting new emission regulations. This is why the new Continentals were so late to come to the US market. They've fired 10% employees during that time while flying influencers in helicopters (see MrJWW's Bentayga Speed review). Full EV car was put away. QC issues: cars would come off the line with deep paint scratches & swirls, misaligned panels, bad stitching. They probably still do now so your new car sits there for weeks on end waiting for repairs.

@MehdiJ-zw7dz 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnappleseed9299 Thank you very much, normally this should be in the press but I think VW is way too powerful for that to happen

@mso008 3 жыл бұрын

Quite possibly the best interior ever.

@blakealtonen9858 3 жыл бұрын

This is what the new s classes interior should look like.

@iLLGT2 3 жыл бұрын

Kind of disappointed as well I have an s cabriolet and think it’s the best interior in a decade personally for luxury cabriolets/cars Now the new one is digital and Tesla like

@HoratioHoodoo 3 жыл бұрын

@@iLLGT2 everyone says the tech is fantastic. Kinda had to go that direction

@DavidBoy333 3 жыл бұрын

You know. its easier to update the technology, but its harder to update the mechanicals in a car. So all manufactures tend to update the interior more than the components that drives the car.

@MattH-wg7ou 3 жыл бұрын

Tech ages so fast. Wood metal and leather ages more slowly if it has a robust structure/design underneath. Id rather have Bentley style than this trendy techy plasticy quick-to-age design.

@eventusvantos2770 3 жыл бұрын

No it shouldn't

@venom5809 3 жыл бұрын

The new Bentleys are really stunning.

@jody024 3 жыл бұрын

They absolutely are. One upping Rolls even imho.

@OnPointFirearms 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed- save for the taillights on the Bentayga. They look out of place.

@jody024 3 жыл бұрын

@@OnPointFirearms Agreed, but also the Benta in general is ugly.

@Biggeo7 3 жыл бұрын

I’m just gonna say it, don’t love it. Never have. Rolls included really. And that color combo is classic old-manish. But hey, it’s nice to have choices w automobiles.

@jody024 3 жыл бұрын

@kim Jong-unsub In terms of quality and fitment

@victorleffa6733 3 жыл бұрын

It's not a ZF, it's a 8-gear variant of the Porsche's PDK.

@jackrobinson3392 3 жыл бұрын

Same box as in the panamera.

@jongil1 3 жыл бұрын

Yea I paused for a second when he said that. I remember when the new Conti came out, hearing a lot about how hard they worked to make the PDK smooth enough for a Bentley.

@JohnDoe-kh3ti 3 жыл бұрын

That porsche box is sourced from ZF isn't it? So Matt is correct

@marcnobel3938 3 жыл бұрын

ZF manufactures the Gearboxes, even when Porsche devolped them at the start (actually since 1969). The DSG Variant from VW is made by BorgWarner.

@jongil1 3 жыл бұрын

@@marcnobel3938 Even if that is the case, when people refer to the "ZF 8 speed", they are talking about the torque converter auto used in a boatload of vehicles. As far as I know, this is the only vehicle outside of Porsche to use a variant of the PDK so it's a fairly big talking point.

@adart2496 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2016 GTC. Deeeelightful. Saving up for this, though. I’m coming on to 60 years old and happy to leave my Astons and Porsches behind. Never went for a Ferrari, but starting to think I might feel ridiculous in one. 812 GTS would be heaven, but impractical. I need 4 wheel drive as I live in Northeast. Thanks for reading - I just thought you all needed to know my automotive life story!

@cardesinr 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy the level of refinement the press car one takes have achieved. Those drive by shots especially the apex turn in angle were good.

@colemetcalf6321 3 жыл бұрын

The most impressive thing here is that warranty

@johngaudet6316 3 жыл бұрын

I love, LOVE this car!

@mojojojo_BB 3 жыл бұрын

That's the same warranty you get on a Mazda in Canada.

@infidel900rr 3 жыл бұрын

Question: Is it unwise to move into the trailer park just to own one of these?

@uhALC 3 жыл бұрын

You can live in your car but you can’t drive your house! 😉

@etiennepauloo6337 3 жыл бұрын

Just wait 5 years and get one 65% off

@keithrobertson2401 3 жыл бұрын

But the trailer park and you will eventually own one of these or any car you want. Ask Warren buffet how his investments into trailer parks or more importantly the land they reside on has worked 🤑$$

@sopwithsnoopy8779 3 жыл бұрын

Your neighbors in the trailer park will be 'borrowing' it from time to time, just sayin'...

@villLe 3 жыл бұрын

That exterior colour is one of the best out there. Deep red works almost always.

@Mattyew 3 жыл бұрын

3:56 imagine spilling coffee in this car

@paulpellico3797 3 жыл бұрын

you'd have "your people" take care of it.

@infidel900rr 3 жыл бұрын

Rule number one, nobody eats or drinks in the Bentley.

@keithrobertson2401 3 жыл бұрын

If I’m drinking coffee I have my driver pull the Rolls around so if and when coffee is spilled I can blame him. Good help is so hard to find these days had to fire another driver he let me spill my coffee....

@olejacobstalesen6558 3 жыл бұрын

No wonder the Bentley GT cars are known to "bring the thunder" to tracks, even this thing has a nice rumble.

@pshep138 3 жыл бұрын

Bentley dealer here - First Edition is just a bundle of the high take rate options (Mulliner Driving Spec, rotating display, etc), plus the contrast stitch in the interior and the badging. Basically just a package to lump together a lot of options to expedite production.

@nightkidsgolden582 3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say I love these One Takes Keep them coming

@dillonyoung8978 3 жыл бұрын

This video made me realize that I want Porsche to make a "Panamera Cabriolet"

@TML34 3 жыл бұрын

I keep thinking Matt’s intro is going to be - Goooood morning Vietnammmmm!!

@Zarbi7 3 жыл бұрын

I've driven a few of these (albeit very briefly lol) but the difference between the old Conti GT and this new one is MILES. Which they had to do after keeping the old one around for centuries. But it's nice now to be able to get the Bentayga interior and such on the Continental. Thanks for the review Matt!

@ArvindSingh-hf2zd Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your reviews. Thanks for the detailed comparo of W12 vs V8

@nitramttellek8896 Жыл бұрын

A great review, those exhaust notes and handling is so impressive. One of the most exhilarating drives I’ve seen, certainly sells an impressive car.

@finlaysupercars1683 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and the GTC is by far my favourite Bentley out there

@RosserNFT 3 жыл бұрын

So I have needed to upgrade from my "watch your dubstep" key chain for years lol 🤣 saw that leather key holder and I'm like there we go ☺️

@redriver15262 3 жыл бұрын

imagine when the new GT SPEED comes out 👀

@EGMedia1 3 жыл бұрын

Good steering goes a long way to making a driver's car. Pedal feel too? The original Arnage is like this, good control weights and a surprisingly incisive front end. Oh and the sound too - I think you got it captured on camera just right!

@Gen.CornrowWallace 3 жыл бұрын

So is the difference between power and weight between the 8 / 12 something that really makes a difference?

@jakobsifrer 3 жыл бұрын

I love that Bentley is sticking with the buttons instead of a tacky display.

@Kevink4240 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car! Great review. 😄🙌🏻 Can't help but wonder, if this is the most beautiful Bentley continental GT we have seen, what might the new generation look like? 😄

@Houthiandtheblowfish 3 жыл бұрын

Naim sound unit is actually pronounced like name and it is one of the most exquisite sound systems if not the best I’ve ever heard and first edition package is the chosen spec that manufacturers design to show their absolute capabilities of their craftsmanship and that they also use it in press release models to give an idea to their customers what they can spec and I love the side orange reflecter lights Bentley have designed it in a way that looks less ugly for us car regulations other companies don’t really pay attention to how it looks on us cars it’s an after thought for complying with regulations but on eu cars doesn’t exist

@keyboarddancers7751 3 жыл бұрын

Are ALL modern V8s four litre twin turbos?

@johnanthony5931 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! More than I would expect from a flagship luxury automobile. This is what I would at low speeds cruising venice or sunset strip and then heading home to 90210 or Manhatten Beach. Love it well below a Rolls-Royce price. Maybe its the driver in this video?haha keep this going. Love your videos!

@co88jo 3 жыл бұрын

I actually watch the ad because you involved the car.

@freddiejones4598 3 жыл бұрын

Naim stereo is pronounced just like the word name. You should hear some of their home sound systems. Probably one of the best hi fi manufactures in the world.

@itsruf1 3 жыл бұрын

Speakers are what you hear. Cary amps here. Aerial 10T's.

@pepecz 3 жыл бұрын

I have to agree, Naim audio in Bentley is by far the best audio I ever heard in a car. And I heard it in old Mulsanne so I guess the new ones are hopefully even better

@MBisFrenchy 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the V8S!

@y4nnickschmitt 3 жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous car. And what a gorgeous color!

@edrcozonoking 3 жыл бұрын

Back looks like a Sebring LOL!!!!!!

@JakeDrives1 3 жыл бұрын

I believe that is Cricket Ball.. An absolute favorite. It is insanely beautiful in person!!

@senshibat8920 3 жыл бұрын

The tapered looks not distracting from the stance on the GTC.- but our areas not showing any petrol stops at 93 octane weve just 91 top grade and the tree love ramming our sedan late evenings returning to our 9 acre wood.

@johnnyboy1586 3 жыл бұрын

Love that exhaust note

@hertzer2000 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like it handles almost as good as a 2017 Chevy Cruze RS 1.4T.

@mat199622 3 жыл бұрын

GT3 Bentley is my favourite sounding V8 period. This seems to have similar characteristics.

@YouArentSlick 3 жыл бұрын

That V8 isn’t in any Volkswagen, and I don’t think any Audi has it with the titanium exhaust like the GT3

@YouArentSlick 3 жыл бұрын

@Jack McNeil the original comment is in regards to sound

@davidh.8798 3 жыл бұрын

I reckon the current generation of Coniti's might have the best interior - and particularly driver zone - that I've ever seen on a car. Rolls included. So perfectly judged. Spectacular.

@thewholeeventhorizon 3 жыл бұрын

Damn KZfaq becoming like network TV with all the commercials

@MikeKayK 3 жыл бұрын

You want the V8 because it's lighter and more agile and yet "no one buys a Bentley to be light. You want a Bentley that feels heavy, luxurious, dense, rich." Yea...which is why the W12 and it's power delivery is the way to go.

@RabbitHoleDistillery 3 жыл бұрын

What incredible style!

@stevengrizzle 3 жыл бұрын

you could say the exhaust go woo woo

@carlbusque1856 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, you should help me get one Matt!

@p0werl0ve 3 жыл бұрын

car sounds Amazing

@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx670 3 жыл бұрын

Have you heard of the DeMan 4,5L Cayman GT4?

@blitzy3244 3 жыл бұрын

8:48 Lmao sounds like you crunched something underneath the car 😂😂😂

@DMSparky 3 жыл бұрын

Man that car reeks luxury. Incredible what Bentley has done this gen. Bentleys have never been to my taste but wow this car completely changes that. This car truly highlights how tacky the new S class is.

@NismoFinder 3 жыл бұрын

Those dash trim swirl marks at 12:04 though...Ooof. I get mad about them on my Type R, I cant imagine seeing them on a brand new house on wheels. Awesome car though!

@T.S.T2014 3 жыл бұрын

Completely Stunning Brand, Model, Spec and Colour.

@CPMUNSEY 3 жыл бұрын

Crazy to see a Bentley mobbing thru the canyons with grace. Very nice compared to the older Bentley vehicles which handled similar to a Ford Econoline Van,lol!!

@b1m3x8 3 жыл бұрын

Those wheels are the same design that comes on the R61 Mini Cooper. Lol

@ak2112 3 жыл бұрын

Great sound to this thing.

@keithrobertson2401 3 жыл бұрын

3 year warranty is very interesting because I’m sure it helps the dealers talk past the crazy amount of depreciation these vehicles have which I think is relevant because how long does an original owner of a modern Bentley or luxury or exotic vehicle keep said vehicle because it seems like they have a high amount of turn over after a few years as new and exciting versions arrive so knowing that the car is 100% guaranteed during the life of your ownership(2-3 years) could be a very nice perk. I also would be curious how much repair maintenance does a new one of these or similar vehicles require? I would hope a 220k vehicle might make it at least that long with no major issues especially when they rarely get driven as much as a normal car. Has the horsepower arms race seriously effected reliability of high end cars simply to make them more extreme and exotic? Is that worth the bills and hassles? My Toyota and I may never know lol

@andrewnorris5415 3 жыл бұрын

For a moment I thought that code at the end was 20% off a Bently. Wishful thinking, if you ask what the price is you cannot afford it ha!

@Tullekunstner 3 жыл бұрын

90% off and I would afford it with a 5 year car loan.

@sandyobertello9893 3 жыл бұрын

Great car, but how fast were you going down that road?

@murraywestenskow2896 3 жыл бұрын

Was that the same road - as the beginning of the movie - It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World - where Jimmy Durante' kicked the bucket?

@snape1464 3 жыл бұрын

69 degrees on the aircon was not a coincidence heheh

@Slimothy 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that is classy!

@weallfollowmanutd 3 жыл бұрын

Such hard decisions for these people who need a Bentley. That 20k for a W12 could bankrupt these poor guys.

@Guuggel 3 жыл бұрын

Yea I don't know anymore do I want the W12 or is the V8 better like Matt says Glad I can think about it until i win lottery

@JakeDrives1 3 жыл бұрын

@@Guuggel I've driven the V8 and it leaves you wanting for nothing. Only if I frequented the autobahn would I want the W12.. The V8 has legs!! At this point I think the W12 is a prestige thing.

@watermelon1221 3 жыл бұрын

s class vs Bentley comfort?

@GadgetyMV 3 жыл бұрын

11:26 I really like your reviews, but why compare it to the coupe version "is probably what you want?" If I'm looking at a large, four seat convertible I won't compare it to the coupe version, which will always be stiffer, and more vault like. Always. However I wonder, how does it compare to other convertibles in the market and that's what the feeling, and road manners, experience etc needs to be compared to? That's lacking here and the comparison to the Bentley coupe feels like a cop out.

@gsgcarreviews 3 жыл бұрын

Anybody know where this is at? Possibly Topanga?

@Tumleren 3 жыл бұрын

Map in the dash says Little Tujunga Canyon at 3:50

@gsgcarreviews 3 жыл бұрын

@@Tumleren you're the man

@alex91062 3 жыл бұрын

Bentley nailed it 👍

@sb1806 3 жыл бұрын

It better be stunning for half a mil

@jizzus3445 3 жыл бұрын

I'd buy it just for the Naïm hi-fi set up

@rsa008 11 ай бұрын

Great comparison to watches! Haha

@infraaa_ 3 жыл бұрын

Only you would take a Bentley up Little T of all places 😂

@f1racer248 3 жыл бұрын

Now compare this to the 2020 BMW M8 Competition Convertible? Which is the better?

@louisalonso1695 3 жыл бұрын

M8 convertible competition for sure AMD save over a hundred thousand

@Jason.W. 3 жыл бұрын

Did they get someone from Mazda to tune this? lol. The turning response is unreal.

@vandecar15 3 жыл бұрын

I thought it had a dual-clutch ? I thought it was the new pdk out of porsche but could definitely be wrong on that. Love this car!

@user-nr4il2qn7q 3 жыл бұрын

Both the V8 and W12 have the new Bentley (Porsche) 8-speed DCT. Must have been mixed up in his notes.

@ericcindycrowder7482 3 жыл бұрын

Almost certain it has 8sp ZF....planetary/torque converter

@carsaregood911 3 жыл бұрын

@@ericcindycrowder7482 Definitely has a DCT

@MegaLoghome 3 жыл бұрын

Hawking suitcases and keychains? What's next.

@wp31144 3 жыл бұрын

A fun video series would be to buy one of these and drive the snot out of it for 3 years. Put as many miles on it as possible and document the ownership experience.

@sydneydaramy5453 3 жыл бұрын

It looks and sounds beautiful it sounds heavy brutal

@Globbs 3 жыл бұрын

I had the chance to mob the previous generation Bentley GT Speed one night after a buddy had his neighbor lend it to him for the night. These cars are dop.

@zachg9065 3 жыл бұрын

Great car!

@deviouslaw 3 жыл бұрын

Somehow I feel like Matt is the only person who will ever do this

@VentureAHighway 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most aesthetic new cars on the road...

@savannahkorben7353 3 жыл бұрын

for real, amazing lines on this thing. Will age extremely well

@mrvis5738 3 жыл бұрын

Dana what are you doing here? UFC to Car Review? Damn son!

@RyanQuattroS1 3 жыл бұрын

if I could only have one car for the rest of my life

@davidcarter9801 3 жыл бұрын

It’s not about the speed but the emotion and the old Bentley sounded better and has more class

@chakasim 3 жыл бұрын

When you buy that car its obviously gotta be the w12 for no particlar reason just because you don't want to be the one havin ticked the box at the "small" engine. Havin spent some time at the french riviera where they sell sh*tloads of these cars and working for a company supplying parts for the 12 I can assure its the dominant spec.

@MrLph427 3 жыл бұрын

The 4 litre is mainly for the Chinese market which taxes heavily engines above that size, hence, all the 3999cc about at the moment. Mercedes, Audi, Ferrari, McLaren, BMW , Porsche and RangeRover etc

@keyboarddancers7751 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that explanation. I've been wondering why there's this plethora of 4 litre twin turbos.

@bobbob-jw6zf 3 жыл бұрын

Man that trunk opening looked small

@G-..- 3 жыл бұрын

That black diamond stitching on the doors and seats is part of the first edition as well by the way!

@5eliazer 3 жыл бұрын

That’s actually part of the Mulliner Driving Specification

@G-..- 3 жыл бұрын

@@5eliazer no no! Im not talking about the diamond stitching , im talking about the black stitching thought the diamond stitching..... that's part ls the first edition...... go to their website and see for yourself.

@Wubblr 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect

@ericcindycrowder7482 3 жыл бұрын

Matt, a casual viewer might watch the beginning and think the entire car costs $48,000. But I think what you were trying to say, the “First Edition” upgrade option is a $48,000 option on top of the price of the car. Am I right, or is this ride really only 48k lol does it come in an all electric BEV version?

@hampstershat123 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah there's no way the car is 48k.

@I_AM_MRS_NEZBIT 3 жыл бұрын

2:57

@justme51 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for crushing my dream...🙂

@MrLph427 3 жыл бұрын

Used the W12’s are worth the same as the V8......so head would say V8 but heart might say.....the biggest one please

@gtr1952 3 жыл бұрын

When I saw the title, I thought it would be a 10 year old with an LS-6/ZF conversion. 8) --gary

@jareknowak8712 3 жыл бұрын

0:45 finger! :)

@OfficialMarkieB 3 жыл бұрын

For a quarter of a million bucks I'd expect a better warranty.. You know the people that actually buy these can't afford it, but think they can because its financed well. Then 5 years down the road its being wholesaled at some lot beat to hell for $50K with the dash lit up like its Christmas.

@ege6347 Жыл бұрын

despite the car, i waited him to get back camera near the road

@mrmr1734 3 жыл бұрын

Looking slimmer & trimmer Matt; that's wassup

@JDSFLA 3 жыл бұрын

I like this.

@RaGoCars 2 жыл бұрын

Bentley ❤️

@ajlee6933 3 жыл бұрын

I love the Continental, but for the price I can’t help but think about the M8. It out performs this car in pretty much every aspect.

@mattevans4377 3 жыл бұрын

The price is for this thing called 'luxury'. Something you clearly don't understand ;)

@ajlee6933 3 жыл бұрын

@@mattevans4377, obviously you haven’t driven the M8 convertible. It isn’t lacking in the luxury department...

@mattevans4377 3 жыл бұрын

@@ajlee6933 There is luxury, and then there is LUXURY!

@Guuggel 3 жыл бұрын

@@ajlee6933 M8 might bee too space ship looking for some people

@bennyhannover9361 3 жыл бұрын

@@ajlee6933 Nothing against BMW wonderful toy, but for the leather of a Bentley dies a little stampede of cattle and before they die. They will get a massage in the best Thai Service in Town. And you pay all that for 320,000 Euro.

@jamesivan1983 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

@EatLotsOfCurry 3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the old Chrysler Sebring from the outside, but waaay nicer and modern.

@johngaudet6316 3 жыл бұрын

My friend has a Sebring with over 300,000 miles on it.

@drummerdoingstuff5020 3 жыл бұрын

I suppose this is an unpopular opinion but give me the W 12

@markk3453 3 жыл бұрын

someone call Rob (Gotham exotics) quick hahahhahah

@paulpellico3797 3 жыл бұрын

still to me my very rag top...ever. and a reminder that I must sit and meditate, convincing myself once again that the material world is not important, not the goal of life and something I am NOT supposed to strive for. my meditation has difficult moments, obviously.