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

[@TheSmokingTire]

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

[@jackturner990]

Even still - ZF Makes the PDK. I think

[@friedensgabel]

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

[@OlliePowell93]

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

[@JGunit]

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

[@OnPointFirearms]

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

[@blakealtonen9858]

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

[@iLLGT2]

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]

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

[@DavidBoy333]

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]

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]

No it shouldn't

[@venom5809]

The new Bentleys are really stunning.

[@jody024]

They absolutely are. One upping Rolls even imho.

[@OnPointFirearms]

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

[@jody024]

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

[@Biggeo7]

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]

@kim Jong-unsub In terms of quality and fitment

[@infidel900rr]

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

[@uhALC]

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

[@etiennepauloo6337]

Just wait 5 years and get one 65% off

[@keithrobertson2401]

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]

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

[@johnappleseed9299]

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]

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

[@MehdiJ-zw7dz]

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

[@Tiago850]

a really beautiful car!

[@johnappleseed9299]

@@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]

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

[@victorleffa6733]

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

[@jackrobinson3392]

Same box as in the panamera.

[@jongil1]

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]

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

[@marcnobel3938]

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]

@@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.

[@mso008]

Quite possibly the best interior ever.

[@colemetcalf6321]

The most impressive thing here is that warranty

[@johngaudet6316]

I love, LOVE this car!

[@mojojojo_BB]

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

[@adart2496]

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]

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.

[@Mattyew]

3:56 imagine spilling coffee in this car

[@paulpellico3797]

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

[@infidel900rr]

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

[@keithrobertson2401]

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....

[@superfejmus]

You will someday crash because of those blind corners

[@dillonyoung8978]

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

[@villLe]

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

[@andrewnorris5415]

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]

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

[@redriver15262]

imagine when the new GT SPEED comes out 👀

[@y4nnickschmitt]

What a gorgeous car. And what a gorgeous color!

[@edrcozonoking]

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

[@JakeDrives1]

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

[@weallfollowmanutd]

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

[@Guuggel]

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]

@@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.

[@DMSparky]

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.

[@pshep138]

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.

[@p0werl0ve]

car sounds Amazing

[@b1m3x8]

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

[@freddiejones4598]

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]

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

[@pepecz]

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

[@MikeKayK]

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.

[@hertzer2000]

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

[@joeshmoe9233]

This car gives me a solid chubby, but I think the W12 would give me a rock hard chubby.

[@chakasim]

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]

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]

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

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

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

[@mat199622]

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

[@YouArentSlick]

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

[@YouArentSlick]

@Jack McNeil the original comment is in regards to sound

[@GadgetyMV]

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.

[@TML34]

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

[@EGMedia1]

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!

[@RaGoCars]

Bentley ❤️

[@Zarbi7]

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!

[@ericcindycrowder7482]

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]

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

[@I_AM_MRS_NEZBIT]

2:57

[@justme51]

Thanks for crushing my dream...🙂

[@Houthiandtheblowfish]

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]

Are ALL modern V8s four litre twin turbos?

[@xy4859]

Not sure there is much "British" about this Grand Tourer ;)

[@575forza]

granny shiftin', not double clutchin' like yah should..

[@finlaysupercars1683]

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

[@MrLph427]

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

[@EatLotsOfCurry]

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

[@johngaudet6316]

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

[@OfficialMarkieB]

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.

[@sb1806]

It better be stunning for half a mil

[@VentureAHighway]

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

[@savannahkorben7353]

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

[@johnmontag]

48k for a "special" interior and color scheme? Noooooo thanks. And we all know that you won't be getting more than 10% of that back on itial resale. 3 year unlimited mile warranty.... Put 100k miles on and it'll be worth $100k. But hey, you wont spend a dollar on maintenance. Keep it longer, and it turns into a wallet ⏲💣

[@MitchGrooms]

LOOKS LIKE EVERY OTHER CAR AND I SAID THIS IN CAPS..yawn..

[@nickmazz9345]

Actually I think Bentley build their own engine VW don't have much input now, I think they have learned that only Bentley know how to build a Bentley, the first conti frankly was just a big VW and not much cop.

[@horsterer77]

Those luxury press car reviews are really getting repetitive . As a matter of fact, all of your press car reviews became pretty much identical and shallow . Oh, and too many ad breaks .

[@ArvindSingh-hf2zd]

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

[@olejacobstalesen6558]

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

[@gsgcarreviews]

Anybody know where this is at? Possibly Topanga?

[@Tumleren]

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

[@gsgcarreviews]

@@Tumleren you're the man

[@co88jo]

I actually watch the ad because you involved the car.

[@krissklein]

1337

[@jareknowak8712]

Weight: 2410kg

[@implodingbaby]

Thank you

[@ottomondo1368]

Sounds like a UPS truck or TransAm. Premium V8s need to be flat plane.

[@fl00d69]

LOL how is it an 'iPhone' USB port. A USB port is a fucking USB port.

[@willpowr416]

75k in upgrades and you still can't get back seats

[@miguelbilbao1824]

Really shitty quality cars I had one with 25k miles and the engine needed to be replaced...

[@thewholeeventhorizon]

Damn KZbin becoming like network TV with all the commercials

[@criswireless1976]

Bentley is owned by The Volkswagen Group therefore I hereby declare it to be German.

[@raulvargas-ramos5529]

I'm sorry but did he say $48,000? What!

[@Nick-gg6tg]

Horrible lines from the door back. What an ugly rear.

[@mrvis5738]

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

[@vandecar15]

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]

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

[@ericcindycrowder7482]

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

[@carsaregood911]

@@ericcindycrowder7482 Definitely has a DCT

[@NismoFinder]

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!

[@rvsmairspace6742]

"Naim" is pronounced "name" not "nime". Other than that, another fantastic review and video.

[@MegaLoghome]

Hawking suitcases and keychains? What's next.

[@markk3453]

someone call Rob (Gotham exotics) quick hahahhahah

[@davidcarter9801]

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

[@nymetswinws]

Looks like a Camaro with round lights.

[@gunsandcommissions]

All of that chrome trim is gaudy and unattractive

[@rsa008]

Great comparison to watches! Haha

[@Wouter-van-der-Molen]

Hope ya payed the Ferrari ransom money for the prancing horse on your wall there in the beginning of this video. The Ferrari laywers are very active these days

[@jeremiahshields7827]

Buy it in 10 years for 50,000.

[@theejoeylee]

.....15k

[@policywonk8346]

@@theejoeylee even 2000 arnages aren’t 15k

[@louisalonso1695]

idiotic comment

[@corkleijn4493]

Almost 14 min of a man repeating himself...

[@johnanthony5931]

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!

[@davidh.8798]

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.

[@justaddafan]

Why do these cars lose 75% of their value in 9-10 years?

[@TML34]

Useless options.

[@Trendyflute]

All these "1st editions" that brands are doing recently are stupid AF. This is a really nice car though; the Panamera platform is clearly a huge upgrade from the Phaeton platform!

[@ellisbermudez6860]

I don't like the tail lights it looks like a Chrysler

[@ege6347]

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

[@Consoul909]

I'll take an LC500 and buy a house with the money I saved in purchase and repair bills.

[@senshibat8920]

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.

[@murraywestenskow2896]

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?

[@keithrobertson2401]

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

[@nitramttellek8896]

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.

[@loonatticat]

I bet that 5,300 lbs will kill a set of P Zeros in less than 5K miles. You’ll change tires more often than oil.

[@louisalonso1695]

It won't make 10,000 with dos 22 Wheels

[@CPMUNSEY]

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!!

[@bobbob-jw6zf]

Man that trunk opening looked small

[@guthrie1181]

V8? That’s blasphemy.

[@paulpellico3797]

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.

[@Kevink4240]

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? 😄

[@blakslee720]

Wow, almost sounds like a veyron

[@johngaudet6316]

VW put an engine in that too. Lol GO V DUB!!

[@BfromSD1]

Trash. Waste of money.

[@gblikesnikes]

No it’s not a Bentley with out the 12.

[@p0werl0ve]

First Edition: a smart way to charge the rich for a little bit of exclusivity and "being the first" who got the new Bentley

[@Globbs]

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.

[@gtr1952]

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

[@blitzy3244]

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