The GT Speed’s interior dimensions, cabin architecture and instrumentation are familiar from the 2018 car – both the coupé and the convertible, which for the first time are launched at the same time. There’s a new “precision quilt pattern” for the seats that’s heading for widespread application, and Bentley continues to stress its aim to give every model a cocoon-like aura.
Those 20-way-adjustable seats, already renowned for providing both long-distance comfort and high-speed cornering support when needed, now have an optional “wellness facility” that brings postural and climate functions to the front seats, which Bentley claims reduces journey fatigue even further. There’s also a new dark chrome treatment for the cabin brightwork, which provides a new understated quality for those who desire it.
The fascia’s dominant feature continues to be the 12.3in rotating display that allows the driver to choose between “full disclosure” via three analogue dials instrumentation, or a plain dashboard. The Conti GT comes with three audio system choices: a standard system with 10 speakers and 650W, a Bang & Olufsen system with 1500W and 16 speakers (plus illuminated speaker grilles) allegedly aimed at lifestyle customers, and a full-house Naim layout “for the true audiophile” with 2200W, 18 speakers and activer bass transducers in the front seats.
Bottom line: this is one of the best luxury car interiors going, configurable practically any way you want. My only gripe is the fiddly nature of centre console switches, which look great but can be hard to find and actuate, especially in the dark.