Bentley Continental GTC

Bentley launched the GTC and deliveries started in late 2011, with prices from £149,350. The new GTC is bolder and more aggressive than the old model, with sharper angles and larger wheels – 20 inches as standard with 21 inch wheels available as an option. The rear takes styling cues from the Mulsanne, while the front end gets ‘jeweled’ headlights with LED running lights. The interior is more spacious than that of the outgoing model, with more rear legroom and more storage space. There are 17 different colors available for the leather upholstery, as well as seven different wood veneers. A touchscreen infotainment system is fitted, and includes Google Maps based sat navigation, as well as 30GB of media storage. There’s also a neck warming heater, so occupants can enjoy roof down driving in colder weather. Power comes from a 575PS 6.0-litre W12 engine with Quick Shift gearbox, and there’s an incredible 700Nm of torque. That means 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 195mph, despite a kerb weight of 2,495kg. That performance comes at a price, though – fuel efficiency on the combined cycle is a measly 17.1mpg, with CO2 emissions of 384g/km.