2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible pictures leak

We aren't sure who lifted the lid, but official photos of the 2013 Bentley GT Speed Convertible recently showed up on Flickr. It wasn't supposed to show its face until next week, but as is often the case during the runup to the Detroit Auto Show, things leak.

Staying true to the 'Speed' suffix, the convertible is powered by the 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 engine pulled straight out of its hard top twin. It develops 625 horses and 800Nm of torque, which is quite a lot for a GT luxury cruiser.

It will be connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system which will enable the model to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in approximately 4.2 seconds and hit a top speed of roughly 322 km/h. This makes it the fastest convertible offering since the Bentley Continental Supersports ISR Convertible.

Looking instantly recognisable, the model has a prominent front fascia, a sport tuned suspension and 21-inch alloy wheels. Apart from the eye sore of a paint job, the Bentley Convertible also retains the aggressive stance of the GT Speed sans the roof.

While it's fun to drive with open top freedom, it does add some extra weight and hampers the stability of the vehicle, though none of these problems are of concern if you're intent on torturing it at a track.