Bentley GTC Vs. Bentley Concept Java

Hypersonic · 07-17-2006, 11:28 PM

At Geneva in 1994 Bentley unveiled a concept for a compact Bentley, the "Concept Java". Despite positive feedback from dealers and customers, Bentley never pursued it -- most likely for financial reasons. After Bentley was acquired by VW in 1998, the dream to build a compact Bentley model was rekindled ..eventually resulting in the Continental GT.

So, here is the Bentley Continental GTC compared with the 1994 Concept Java.

Bentley Continental GTC

1994 Bentley Concept Java
I wonder if the Mercedes-Benz designers took some inspiration from this concept -- those headlights remind me of the ones on the W220.

The styling of the Concept Java was clearly a further development of the - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ....and some aspects of the design [like the rear lights etc.] became the blueprint for the Arnage.

If you look carefully you can see the distinctive dashboard that found it's way into production in the Continental GT and Flying Spur.

The Emperor · 07-18-2006, 05:00 AM

Interior - GTC
Exterior - Java

GTC from the front doesn't look good at all, afaic. In fact the whole convertible doesn't look good to me...

Java looks great, love the front.

Merc1 · 07-18-2006, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TycoonGTR

Interior - GTC
Exterior - Java

GTC from the front doesn't look good at all, afaic. In fact the whole convertible doesn't look good to me...

Java looks great, love the front.

My thoughts exactly!

M

Just_me · 07-18-2006, 05:19 AM

My first thought, Volvo C70?

The Emperor · 07-18-2006, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

My first thought, Volvo C70?

.... took this car and it's design as inspiration when they were designing the C70...

donau · 07-18-2006, 07:30 AM

I'm sure many cars have taken this design as inspiration. I think there's also some RR:ish about the front of the Concept Java. As for the GTC, seems like contrary to the prevailing opinion about the exterior, I quite like it. Interior is great too, just think that brown and black might not be the best color combination.

As a side issue, Keith Richards was once asked what his favorite car was. His answer was his Bentleys.

Yannis · 07-18-2006, 07:47 AM

The GTC represents design excellence just like the Continental GT which is a multiple design award winner.

The Java looks dated which is no surprise since 12 years is a really long time.

Giannis · 07-18-2006, 08:20 AM

The fact that it looks dated doesn't mean that it doesn't look good. I actually like it more than the, multiple awards winner, CGT. It is true, though, that the Concept Java reminds me of many other cars, including the C70. For some reason it reminds me of the typical Aston Martin front..

07-17-2006, 11:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hypersonic Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,524 Thanks: 1,022 Thanked 851 Times in 523 Posts	Bentley GTC Vs. Bentley Concept Java At Geneva in 1994 Bentley unveiled a concept for a compact Bentley, the "Concept Java". Despite positive feedback from dealers and customers, Bentley never pursued it -- most likely for financial reasons. After Bentley was acquired by VW in 1998, the dream to build a compact Bentley model was rekindled ..eventually resulting in the Continental GT. So, here is the Bentley Continental GTC compared with the 1994 Concept Java. Bentley Continental GTC 1994 Bentley Concept Java I wonder if the Mercedes-Benz designers took some inspiration from this concept -- those headlights remind me of the ones on the W220. The styling of the Concept Java was clearly a further development of the - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ....and some aspects of the design [like the rear lights etc.] became the blueprint for the Arnage. If you look carefully you can see the distinctive dashboard that found it's way into production in the Continental GT and Flying Spur. Last edited by Hypersonic; 07-18-2006 at 10:51 AM.

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The Emperor Bionic Jive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Where noone has gone before... Posts: 9,148 My Mood: Thanks: 1,412 Thanked 1,575 Times in 954 Posts	Re: Bentley GTC Vs. Bentley Concept Java Interior - GTC Exterior - Java GTC from the front doesn't look good at all, afaic. In fact the whole convertible doesn't look good to me... Java looks great, love the front.

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Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Re: Bentley GTC Vs. Bentley Concept Java My first thought, Volvo C70?

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donau Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Winston-Salem, NC USA Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 121 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Bentley GTC Vs. Bentley Concept Java I'm sure many cars have taken this design as inspiration. I think there's also some RR:ish about the front of the Concept Java. As for the GTC, seems like contrary to the prevailing opinion about the exterior, I quite like it. Interior is great too, just think that brown and black might not be the best color combination. As a side issue, Keith Richards was once asked what his favorite car was. His answer was his Bentleys.

07-18-2006, 07:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Yannis Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7,198 My Mood: Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 1,230 Times in 702 Posts	Re: Bentley GTC Vs. Bentley Concept Java The GTC represents design excellence just like the Continental GT which is a multiple design award winner. The Java looks dated which is no surprise since 12 years is a really long time.

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Giannis Devotee Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Patra, Greece Posts: 3,489 Thanks: 140 Thanked 217 Times in 165 Posts	Re: Bentley GTC Vs. Bentley Concept Java The fact that it looks dated doesn't mean that it doesn't look good. I actually like it more than the, multiple awards winner, CGT. It is true, though, that the Concept Java reminds me of many other cars, including the C70. For some reason it reminds me of the typical Aston Martin front..

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