Spyshots: 2012 Bentley Continental GTC Shows Its New Face

Bentley gave the 2011 Continental GT a thorough going over to ensure it still appeals to Arab oil tycoons with a taste for large diamonds. This was the biggest change since the model was introduced back in 2003, so we expected the drop-top GTC model to also get some new jewelry and a crease here and there.

It seems we were right, as the facelifted GTC made it silver presence felt at the Nurburgring test track. The two-door model sports new panels, a more angular grille and headlights inspired by the Mulsanne, featuring inner lamps powered by xenon on low beam and LED on high beam. The seam at the headlights has been lowered to the height of the air intakes, giving it a more refined look.

At the back, LED lights have been added, while the boot is more sculpted, which should look especially good with the top down. The bumper has also been redesigned and now incorporates a single oval tailpipe on each side.

Inside, the convertible will borrow the same styling changes as the GT, meaning that a redesigned dashboard with an updated instrument panel and a new touch-screen interface for the audio and navigation systems, along with increased legroom thanks to the new seats will all likely be included.

Under the bonnet, you’ll likely find the revised version of the 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W12, but the much-anticipated 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 that is being co-developed with Audi should also For now, you'll have to make do with the photos provided by our dedicated team of spy photographers.