Hi all,
Since the back seats of the cgt are basically useless for anyone outside of infants (size) why are there back seats? Obviously it's considered a 2+2, but why is that important? It's a debate within the local Bentley chapter & I'm interested in learning the real reason. Some thing it's b/c of insurance rates & some b/c it can compete in the 2+2 class...personally I don't know the reason, but am interested in your input. Thanks, Tim

 

The GTC has MUCH more rear seat room than, say, a 911. In fact it seems there is about 3 more inches of room legroom in the back seat than the GT, due to the factory changing the way the back section of the front seat is shaped, etc. I wouldn't call it massive legroom, yet it is usable for sure.

 

I suppose the problem may be with me since I'm so tall; the front seats touch the back seats. I have a '96 911 tt & it is the same but it's probably my height.

 

My front seats are jammed up against the backseats. I cant understand how basketball players can buy a gt, im 6'1, they must have to modify the back seat cushion to get a bit extra room.

 

Rear legroom isn't that bad but could be much improved with a revised front seat back like the new GT has.

 

The reason they have back seats is so people can sit in them.

I can take the wife in the front passenger seat and the daughter in the seat behind her for a ride of a few hours with out to much whining. The front seat passenger must move the seat forward so this may not work well for three men of foot plus.

There is no room for a person behind me but I have been able to take the beloved Bentley on "family" trips because of the usable rear compartment.

 

A lot of it had to do with your driving position.

I am 6' and had two adults in the back of my GT without issues, though they were around 5'10" - 5'11" tall.

In contrast, one of my co-workers uses a driving position best described as "lying down". He is about 6'1". His seat is moved all the way back, his legs are almost completely straight and the back of the seat is reclined to the point where he can barely reach the steering wheel (and his arms are completely straight). Even though he has a midsize sedan, nobody can really fit in the back seat behind him.

If you want to experiment, try a different driving position just to see what happens. Here is one of the examples:

 

I am one of those who likes to be reclined somewhat. Because of that I wished that the steering wheel would come back another inch but I can live with it. When driving in a more sporting fashion(speeding and sliding the corners) I do move a bit more forward and upright.

 

I'm 6'1" and am able to move my seat forward enough to accommodate a full-size adult behind me while still being comfortable. I've had adults sit in the back many times so the OP's question makes no sense to me.

 

Well this car ain't no FS and I don't try to over expect from the 2+2 seating.

 

And here all this time I felt the back seat was for packages from Cartier, Coach, Tiffany, Hermes, LV, Armani, Brioni, etc. You know, for when you fill the trunk and need more space due to a shopping spree... like my trip to NYC in the GTC this past weekend from Fri early morn through Mon night.

And yes, driving the GTC topless through NYC late at night when almost no one is around at 4am..... OH MAN, words can not even begin to express the feelings of the lights dancing off the car... Soooooo surreal.

Back seats are for packages. That's my story and I'm sticking to it

 

FS coming soon I think

Cliff

 

Most drivers are sitting wrong. We don't need all that space.

When I did a Porsche Road Show a couple years back (and later won the slalom for which I never stop reminding my family about ), my instructor jumped in beside me and immediately said, "Bring your seat closer." I obliged, but he said, "No, much closer." Once again, and he shook his head. "Most drivers sit too far away from the wheel." So for the third time I moved up more.

It felt quite cramped, closer than I've ever sat in a car, but the results were mindblowing. I had more control, easier turning, and after a lap or two I felt quite at home. Then I won the slalom and I'm sure this was a factor.

Most people have been told to stretch their arms for more turning flexibility, but this distance works against them. Getting closer means you can still keep a quarter-to-three grip on the wheel and turn fully without letting go in most driving situations.

But Bentleys, Astons and Jaguars are known for their small interiors. With the CGT being such a big car outside, you wonder what they do with all the interior space.

 

I live in NYC, have a GTC, and I live for those clear nights where I can drive across one of the bridges or ride on the Tri-boro to have those incredible panoramas of the NYC skyline.

 

No problem of cramped back seats in the Brooklands ;-)