Bentley unveils the new Bentley Continental GT Speed 2024, marking a turning point with the introduction of an unprecedented hybrid V8 engine, succeeding the legendary W12… An impressive power of 782 horsepower!
Bentley Continental GT Speed 2024: A New Era of Design and Power
The new Bentley Continental GT Speed 2024 embodies the perfect fusion of performance and advanced technology. Its Ultra Performance Hybrid architecture combines a 4.0-liter V8 delivering 600 horsepower with a 190-horsepower electric motor, offering a total of 782 horsepower and 1000 Nm of torque. Even better, the 25.9 kWh battery charges in just 2 hours and 45 minutes, providing an electric range of 81 km and CO2 emissions below 50 g/km!
This new Bentley, available in GT Speed and GTC Speed versions, is built on a completely redesigned chassis. It features active all-wheel drive with torque vectoring, four-wheel steering, an electronic limited-slip differential, 48V electric active anti-roll control, and new dual-valve dampers. These technological advancements enable the Continental GT Speed to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, reaching a top speed of 335 km/h!
Though 75% renewed, the Continental GT Speed retains its muscular stance and prominent rear fenders, iconic signatures. The front end has been completely redesigned for the first time since 1959 to incorporate a pair of oval matrix LED headlights. These headlights, with 120 distinct LEDs, offer exceptional luminous power, improving nighttime visibility.
At the rear, the design has been refined with a new bumper and more pronounced taillights extending to the tailgate. The latter features an integrated aerodynamic shape, optimizing downforce without needing a deployable rear spoiler. The bumper boasts a more aggressive design, enhancing the car’s sporty aesthetic.
Inside, the new Continental GT Speed offers a true ode to luxury and comfort. The seats and doors are crafted in a new quilted pattern. Among the new features, the optional Wellness seats provide postural adjustment and automatic climate control for the front seats.
The “Dark Chrome” specification adds an artistic touch to the interior, applied to door handles, switches, speaker grilles, and other key areas. The Bentley Rotating Display, with its 12.3-inch high-definition screen, three analog dials, and a side fully dressed in handcrafted veneer, remains a centerpiece of Bentley’s interior innovation.
In terms of technology, the Continental GT Speed offers essential upgrades such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with the fourth generation of the My Bentley App Studio system, offering a range of apps for music, video, games, navigation, parking, and charging.
The new Bentley Continental GT Speed, also available in the GTC convertible version, promises impressive performance. The convertible, with its fabric roof available in seven colors, reaches 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 285 km/h. Handcrafted at the Crewe factory in England, production and deliveries of this new icon of performance and luxury are expected in the third quarter of 2024.
Ultimately, the Bentley Continental GT Speed 2024 redefines performance and design standards in the luxury car segment. Combining unmatched power, cutting-edge technologies, and a renewed design, it embodies the very essence of innovation and elegance according to Bentley!