Last week Bentley released details about its new PHEV V8 engine and successor to the W12, and this week it’s teasing the first model to get that powertrain. The 2025 Continental GT will debut in June and will offer even more power than the current W12 model due out this summer.
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Bentley Continental GT Image
Bentley released two images of the new car wrapped in light camouflage, and they show that the old car’s muscular stance and powerful rear quarters – both inspired by the 1952 R Type Continental – have been carried forward, with the design team using some Notable visual upgrades have been seen on recent limited edition Mulliner projects.
The quad light setup of the old car has been cut down to a pair of oval lights, each with a Cleopatra-style eyeliner flowing from each corner, just like the lamps seen in the 2021 Bacalar. The slim rear lights also appear to be inspired by the Bacalar, but that car had a relatively long and straight grille, the new Conti appears shorter and wider, and is slightly angled back for better aerodynamics.
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It’s a handsome coupe, but it may disappoint anyone who was hoping that the more adventurous design ideas displayed in the $2 million Bator would simply be transferred to the more expensive Continental GT as well as the GTC, which has We have no doubt in the coming months.
Bentley Continental GT powertrain
Some buyers may also be disappointed that Bentley’s W12 is no longer an option, with the automaker eliminating the larger motor this year. But what the new Continental’s sole powertrain gives up in cylinders, it makes up for in horses. Bentley’s first hybrid application, based on the 542 hp (550 PS) VW Group V8, previously available in non-electrified form in the brand’s other cars, compared to the 650 hp (659 PS) of 771 hp (782 PS) and 738 lb -Makes feet. 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) for the last of the W12 coupes.
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Bentley Continental GT EV Range
It also offers a 50-mile (80 km) electric driving range and drives all four wheels through a more sophisticated chassis that features torque vectoring, four-wheel steering, an electronic rear LSD, 48-volt electric anti-roll bars, and more. Combines with active all-wheel drive. -Roll bar and new adaptive dual-valve dampers. Bentley does not reveal performance figures but zero to 60 mph (97 km/h) in around 3 seconds and a top speed of 210 mph (338 km/h) seem likely.
