Bentley Continental GT

2026 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT S — UNITED KINGDOM SPECIFICATION

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN

The Continental GT S uses Bentley's 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 High-Performance Hybrid powertrain, displacing 3,996 cc across eight cylinders with 32 valves and direct petrol injection. A 140 kW (190 PS) permanent-magnet synchronous motor is integrated with the transmission and fed by a 25.9 kWh battery, giving a combined system output of 671 bhp (680 PS / 500 kW) and 930 Nm (686 lb-ft). Drive reaches all four wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Bentley quotes 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and a maximum speed of 308 km/h (191 mph), with up to 81 km (50 miles) of electric-only WLTP range and combined weighted CO2 of 29 g/km. The engine is certified to Euro 6 with stop/start.

CHASSIS, STEERING AND BRAKES

The car is built on Bentley's active chassis architecture with twin-chamber air suspension, 48V Bentley Dynamic Ride active anti-roll control, electronic limited-slip differential and all-wheel steering. Steering is right-hand drive. Braking is by ventilated discs front and rear with Bentley-branded calipers, and the S grade adds its own dark-tinted brightware and exhaust finishers to the standard specification.

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES

Overall length is 4,895 mm on a 2,851 mm wheelbase. Width is 1,966 mm excluding mirrors and 2,187 mm across the mirrors; height is 1,397 mm. Kerb weight is 2,459 kg. The luggage compartment holds 260 litres and the fuel tank 80 litres. Seating is for four in a two-door coupe body.

EXTERIOR

The car is finished in Black Crystal and carries the GT S dark exterior specification: black brightware in place of chrome, dark-tint tailpipe finishers and 22-inch dark-tint alloy wheels. Lighting is full LED front and rear, with Bentley's crystal-cut headlamp lens treatment. Glazing is acoustic laminated at the windscreen and front side windows. The boot lid is hands-free power-operated.

INTERIOR AND SEATING

The cabin is trimmed in two-tone black and tan hide over a carbon-fibre fascia and centre console, with knurled metal controls and organ-stop vent pulls. Front seats are 12-way electrically adjustable, heated, and carry memory; the steering wheel is heated and leather-trimmed. Climate control is dual-zone automatic. Treadplates are illuminated.

INFOTAINMENT AND CONNECTIVITY

Infotainment runs through the Bentley Rotating Display, a 12.3-inch touchscreen that rotates to present either the screen, three analogue dials, or plain veneer. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB radio, Bluetooth telephony, navigation with online traffic, a Wi-Fi hotspot and wireless phone charging are included, alongside the My Bentley connected car services and App Studio. A digital driver information panel sits ahead of the driver.

DRIVER ASSISTANCE AND SAFETY

Standard assistance covers autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot warning, lane departure warning and lane assist, traffic-sign recognition, front and rear park distance control and a 360-degree surround-view camera. Passive safety comprises driver, front passenger, side, curtain and knee airbags, seat-belt pretensioners with load limiters, ISOFIX mountings and anti-whiplash front head restraints.

PERFORMANCE

Combined output of 671 bhp and 930 Nm moves 2,459 kg to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and on to 308 km/h. In electric mode the car runs silently for up to 81 km before the V8 is required, and the hybrid system recuperates under braking and overrun.