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Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Bentley
The Bentley Continental GTC is the open-top expression of Crewe's grand tourer: a hand-trimmed, all-wheel-drive convertible that pairs monstrous forced-induction power with a cabin of quilted leather and knurled metal.
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Model profile
The Continental GTC arrived in 2006 as the convertible sibling to the first-generation Continental GT coupe. That first car (2006-2011) is defined by its 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12, with the hotter GTC Speed joining later. The second generation (2011-2018) modernised the styling and electronics and, crucially, introduced a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 alongside the W12 from 2013, giving buyers a lighter, more agile and more efficient option.
Powertrain and equipment
The signature engine is the 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12, producing roughly 552 PS in the earliest cars and rising past 600 PS in Speed and later forms.
The GTC is exclusively a two-door, four-seat convertible with a fully lined fabric roof — Bentley deliberately kept a soft top for its acoustic refinement rather than a folding hard top.
Vehicle selection
America bought these cars in numbers, and many led pampered, low-annual-mileage lives as second or third vehicles. That means genuinely well-kept GTCs with full main-dealer history are findable, though condition varies widely — some were used hard, others barely driven and left to sit, which brings its own problems.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Bentley Continental GTC (representative): Two-door, four-seat convertible |
|---|---|
| Length | Bentley Continental GTC (representative): approx. 4,806 mm (first generation) |
| Kerb weight | Bentley Continental GTC (representative): approx. 2,400-2,500 kg |
| Engine (W12) | Bentley Continental GTC (representative): 6.0 L twin-turbo W12 |
|---|---|
| Engine (V8) | Bentley Continental GTC (representative): 4.0 L twin-turbo V8 (from 2013) |
| Power (W12) | Bentley Continental GTC (representative): approx. 552-635 PS depending on year |
| Power (V8) | Bentley Continental GTC (representative): approx. 500-521 hp |
| Torque (W12) | Bentley Continental GTC (representative): approx. 650-900 Nm depending on generation |
| Transmission | Bentley Continental GTC (representative): 6-speed (early) / 8-speed automatic; dual-clutch on newest |
| Drivetrain | Bentley Continental GTC (representative): All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Bentley Continental GTC (representative): Premium petrol |
| 0-100 km/h (W12) | Bentley Continental GTC (representative): approx. 4.0-4.5 s |
|---|---|
| Top speed (W12) | Bentley Continental GTC (representative): approx. 300 km/h |
| Roof | Bentley Continental GTC (representative): Fully lined fabric soft top |
| Suspension | Bentley Continental GTC (representative): Air suspension, adaptive damping |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
These are complex, heavy cars and the running costs reflect it, so due diligence pays. Air suspension components are a known expense; sagging corners or a car that takes time to rise are warning signs. The W12's twelve ignition coils fail over time and are often replaced preventively — ask when they were last done.
Germany and Europe
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
The V8 (from 2013) is lighter, more economical and easier to live with; the W12 delivers the classic twelve-cylinder Bentley character. For regular use the V8 is the sensible import.
Yes. Air suspension, tyres, brakes and W12 servicing are all expensive, so budget for maintenance as part of ownership.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
The US used pool is large and often better specified, letting you choose the exact engine, colour and options rather than accepting a scarce local car.
The fabric roof is durable when maintained, but always test the full cycle and check seals for water ingress before purchase.
Because it shares engineering with European cars, approval is usually straightforward once lighting and a rear fog lamp are sorted.
The W12's twelve coils wear over time and are often replaced preventively; ask for records of when this was last done.
Generally several weeks from purchase to registration, mostly determined by ocean freight and customs scheduling.
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