The second generation of Bentley’s Continental GTC will debut at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Bentley Continental GTC

Taking cues from its GT coupe sibling launched last year, the four-seater Continental GTC features a tailored, multi-layered fabric hood which includes acoustic glass and under-body panels for noise isolation.

The Continental GTC is powered by a more powerful 6.0-litre, twin-turbocharged W12 engine as well as a new QuickShift transmission enabling faster gear changes.

Power output is raised from 558bhp to 573bhp and the torque has been increased by a further 50Nm to 700Nm (516lb ft).

The new Continental GTC will go on sale in the UK this winter priced from £149,350.