Bentley may exclusively offer hybrid powertrains in its updated Continental GT.
The current Continental GT went on sale in 2018 as a 2019 model. This updated version is expected to start sales in 2024, meaning it will likely arrive as a 2025 model in the U.S.
Judging by the camouflage gear used on the test vehicles, the design changes will be minimal. The most significant of the tweaks appears to be new internals for the lights at both ends. While it appears little is changing on the outside, a major shakeup is in store for what's under the hood. Bentley's venerable twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter W-12 engineIts replacement is currently thought to be a new V-8-based plug-in hybrid powertrain combining Bentley's current twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 with an electric motor integrated with the transmission.
A tamer hybrid may also replace the Continental's current V-8 option. The setup will likely feature the same plug-in hybrid powertrain used in the. It consists of a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V-6 and an electric motor integrated with the transmission, and is good for a combined 536 hp. Bentley is planning to electrify its full lineup this decade, and will slowly introduce electric replacements for individual models as they reach the end of their respective life cycles. The
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