New Bentley Continental GT S, GTC S Unveiled With Hybrid V8

Bentley has unveiled the new Continental GT S and GTC S, expanding its Continental range with hybrid V8 power. Positioned between the comfort-oriented Azure models and the top-tier GT Speed, these S variants target drivers who want a more dynamic grand touring experience alongside Bentley's signature luxury.

Exterior

The design focuses on performance with the standard Blackline Specification. This includes gloss black matrix grilles, black Bentley badging, dark-tinted LED matrix headlamps with Precision Design detailing, and Beluga black accents. The rear features dark-tinted tail lamps and sports exhaust finishers, paired with standard 22-inch ten-spoke alloy wheels. Buyers can select from various wheel finishes, such as gloss black or machined options, to match the car's assertive look.

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Interior Features

Inside, the S models stand out with unique two-tone upholstery splits and fluted seat designs. Dinamica technical fabric covers high-touch surfaces like the steering wheel, seats, and door panels, enhancing the sporty feel. Piano Black veneer aligns with the Blackline exterior theme and comes standard, with choices like carbon fibre or other finishes available. Full leather upholstery and dark-tint chrome details offer further personalization.

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Hybrid V8 Powertrain

These fourth-generation models are the most powerful to carry the 'S' badge. A 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine paired with a hybrid system for 671 bhp and 930 Nm of torque, a gain of 130 bhp and 160 Nm over the prior Continental GT S. The GT S reaches 0-100 kmph in 3.5 seconds and tops 306 kmph. It also supports up to 80 km of pure electric driving and outperforms the previous W12-powered GT Speed in key metrics.

Advanced Chassis Technology

The powertrain works with Bentley's most sophisticated all-wheel-drive chassis, previously exclusive to GT Speed and Mulliner variants. This includes active all-wheel drive, twin-valve dampers, torque vectoring, a 48V Dynamic Ride anti-roll system, and refined ESC software. New additions for the GT S are an electronic limited-slip differential and all-wheel steering. These enable sharper agility, better cornering, and flexible modes from managed stability to fully permissive Dynamic Mode or ESC-off for engaged driving.