The automotive world has just been stirred with the unveiling of the 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed. As the most potent road-going Bentley ever, this fourth-generation model blends unmatched luxury with groundbreaking performance, all handcrafted in the heart of Bentley’s esteemed Dream Factory in Crewe, England.
The 2025 Continental GT Speed emerges as a powerhouse with its ultra-performance hybrid powertrain combining a 4.0-litre V8 engine and a 190 PS electric motor, resulting in an astonishing 782 PS (771 horsepower). With a torque of 1000 Nm and an advanced 8-speed dual clutch transmission, it promises a breathtaking acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds, reaching a top speed of 208 mph (335 km/h).
This model not only sets a new benchmark in speed but also in efficiency and design. Incorporating cutting-edge technology and sumptuous materials, the GT Speed offers an electric range of 50 miles and a total range of 534 miles while ensuring minimal environmental impact with CO2 emissions at just 29 g/km.
In terms of design, the new Continental GT Speed takes inspiration from the coachbuilt Bentley Bacalar and Batur, featuring innovative single headlamps—a nostalgic nod to the 1950s. The interior boasts state-of-the-art ‘wellness seat technology’ along with new quilting patterns, and a dark chrome finish, enhancing the cabin’s opulence. The integration of popular apps through 'My Bentley App Studio' ensures that both driver assistance and infotainment systems are at the cutting edge.
The 2025 model also excels in dynamics with its Performance Active Chassis, which includes features like All-Wheel Drive, an electronic limited slip differential, all-wheel steering, and torque vectoring. The Bentley Dynamic Ride and dual-valve dampers make for a crisp, responsive ride that adjusts intuitively to road conditions.
Looking at its wider release, Bentley plans to commence production in the third quarter of 2024, following its formal announcement on June 25, 2024. Additionally, there's also a convertible version, the Continental GTC Speed, which will be released concurrently.
Bentley has also achieved an unofficial 'underwater speed record' at 208 mph through Norway’s deepest tunnel, the Ryfyllke Tunnel, showcasing that this GT Speed isn't just about luxury but also about setting extraordinary benchmarks.
The 2025 GT Speed is a testament to Bentley's commitment to innovation, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and eco-conscious power solutions. It redefines the essence of luxury grand touring, setting a new standard in the automotive world, and foreshadowing a new era for Bentley enthusiasts and the broader market of luxury vehicles.
Powertrain:
- Engine: All-new 4.0-liter V8 engine combined with a 190 PS electric motor
- Total Power: 782 PS (771 bhp)
- Total Torque: 1000 Nm (738 lb ft)
- Electric Range: 50 miles (81 km)
- CO2 Emissions: 29 g/km
- 0-60 mph: 3.1 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds)
- Top Speed: 208 mph (335 km/h)
- Transmission: Eight-speed dual clutch
- Battery: 25.9 kWh, mounted behind the rear axle
Chassis and Dynamics:
- Weight Distribution: 49:51 rear-biased
- Suspension: Two-chamber air springs with dual-valve dampers
- Drive System: Active All Wheel Drive, electronic limited slip differential (eLSD), all wheel steering, torque vectoring
- Active Anti-Roll Control: Bentley Dynamic Ride (48V)
- Brakes: Ventilated iron brakes (420 mm front / 380 mm rear discs), Carbon-Silicon-Carbide brakes (440 mm front / 410 mm rear discs)
Interior Features:
- Seats: 20-way adjustable with optional wellness seating, Postural Adjust, and Auto Climate
- Audio Systems: Standard: 10 speakers, 650 Watts, Bang & Olufsen: 1,500 W, 16 speakers, Naim: 2,200 W, 18 speakers with Active Bass Transducers
- Bentley Rotating Display: 12.3” high-definition display, three analogue dials, handcrafted veneer
- Air Conditioning: Includes air ionisers and particulate matter filter
- Mood Lighting: 30 color options
- Interior Materials: New dark chrome finishes, three-dimensional leather textures, modern quilting
Exterior Design:
- Headlamps: Single front headlamps with deep crystal cut diamond effect, matrix LED lamps with 120 separate LEDs
- Rear Design: Redesigned bumper, taillights, boot lid, and exhaust tail pipes
- Wheels: New 22” wheels with directional design, available in dark tint paint with polished accents, gloss black, or silver painted
- Paint Options: Includes new Gravity Grey hide and Tourmaline Green
Technology:
- Electrical Architecture: New 400-volt system
- Driver Assistance: Environment display, Intelligent Park Assist
- Infotainment: Wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, over-the-air map updates
- My Bentley App Studio: Integration of popular apps directly into the car
- Connected Services: Remote charging status, Remote Park Assist, Remote cabin pre-conditioning
Convertible Model (GTC Speed):
- Roof System: Seven-bow fabric, deployable in 19 seconds at speeds up to 30 mph (48 km/h)
- Performance: 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds), top speed electronically limited to 177 mph (285 km/h)
Special Features:
- Handcrafted at Bentley’s Dream Factory in Crewe, England
- Virtually limitless number of possible configurations
- Unofficial 'underwater speed record': 208 mph (335 km/h) through the Ryfylke Tunnel in Norway
