To help us get ready for 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed, the carmaker from Crewe has hyped the coupe Super efficient hybrid engine, not a car. That’s because we already know what to expect in any modern device Bentley – luxury + speed. The only question is how many horses will be used to complete the second part of the formula and what kind of engine will power them. In this case, it’s a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 that produces 584 horsepower. When backed by the 187-horsepower electric motor between the engine and the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, the combined output is 771 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque, making this Conti a Another master on the list. VW The Year of Living Strong. Across the VW Group, Porsche Taycan, Audi car E-Tron GT, Audi RS Q8 Performance and this new Bentley have both set the bar for being the most powerful road-going products their respective brands have ever produced.
For reference, Current GT The W12 engine produces 650 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque, propelling the car to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. The new coupe is said to take 3.1 seconds to reach 60 mph, the convertible a tenth slower. The current V8 makes 542 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque.
25.9 kWh battery behind the rear axle provides a few benefits. First, it powers that electric motor, and Bentley has programmed this powertrain to recharge the pack while driving, a feat Bentayga PHEVs are not designed to do that. Second, it can power an all-electric vehicle at up to 87 miles per hour, although not for long; Claimed electric range is 50 miles on the European cycle. But wait, there’s more: of the continent The battery placement is said to give the coupe a 49:51 weight distribution, improving on the 55:45 balance in the current GT line and establishing the best balance we’ve seen in a Bentley. The price for all this goodness is a 400 kW electrical architecture and a maximum charging speed of 11 kW, meaning a charging time of three hours to get the battery from empty to full.
After engineers got the third generation 2019 Continental GT down to 5,056 pounds, this one comes in at 5,421 pounds in coupe form and 5,811 pounds in GTC droptop form. A chassis dubbed the Bentley Performance Active Chassis holds the line thanks to mechanicals like all-wheel steering and all-wheel drive, e-LSD, torque vectoring and a master anti-roll system. Bentley Dynamic Ride works with a new dual-valve damping system and dual-chamber air springs. We are not confused, we are used to it Bentley is a sensational heavyweight; This 2025 weighs just 270 pounds more than the original 2003 Conti GT, but has 219 more horsepower and 259 more pound-feet.
The automaker calls the model fourth generation, justifying it by saying that 68 percent of the parts are new, a percentage that is the argument of choice when even the auto media Hard to find anything new. However, the underlying bone is transferred underneath the metal plate with some obvious modifications that one can recognize from a distance. Starting with the Bacalar eyes at the front of the car, the oval headlights are cut with an illuminated line that the company calls an eyebrow, filled with diamond-like details. This is the first time since the 1950s that a Bentley has a face with just two headlights. The wider taillights carry their own jewel-like accents.
One needs to get closer to realize the length has increased by 1.8 inches and the decklid has been redesigned to eliminate lift so designers could eliminate the car’s active spoiler now. in. And the convertible’s roof gets a seventh crossbow for a sleeker look.
Inside, the digital gauges have a new look and still feature plenty of buttons and knobs. Three sound system options range from 650 watts pumped through 10 speakers to 1,500 watts pumped through 16 speakers to 2,200 watts pumped through 18 speakers.
New technology features include deeper smartphone integration via the MyBentley app, in-cabin pre-conditioning, remote calling from a parking location and Zoom calling capability. Standard color The color palette will add this attractive Tourmaline Blue and Gravity Gray.
If convention holds, the “Speed” in the name hints at a less powerful version to come after the flagship coupe and convertible debut.
