Plug-in Conti GT promises 'the ultimate blend of supercar performance, handcrafted luxury and everyday usability'
Plug-in Conti GT promises 'the ultimate blend of supercar performance, handcrafted luxury and everyday usability'It’s not every day that Bentley launches a new car, let alone its most powerful roadgoing model in history. But that’s the status claimed by, its 782hp and 738lb ft of torque output surpassing anything and everything that’s come before: no Supersports or Batur or GT3 ever boasted more. Which is some achievement in itself.
Expect a couple of those on the way to 62mph in just 3.2 seconds, and another one or two ahead of clearing 100mph in just 6.9 seconds. That supercar performance claim was no joke. Top speed is rated at 208mph. The less exciting but just as important stat include 29g/km, 27mpg and 50 miles of electric range contributing to 534 in total; that’s all pending EU Type Approval for now, but shows a drastic improvement on even previous V8s.
Under the new look, new colours and new 22-inch wheels, the hybrid Speed benefits from a host of new tech for its Performance Active Chassis. Overall 68 per cent of the components used in this fourth-generation car are new compared to the outgoing Speed, and for the first time ever the weight distribution is rear-biased in a Continental GT - 49:51. There are dual-valve dampers and dual chamber air springs, which sounds a lot like the technology that’s worked to such great effect in new Porsches.
Interestingly, the Continental GTC is being launched alongside the GT coupe for the first time. With the extra weight on top , acceleration and top speed take a slight hit, though that’ll surely be adequately brisk for most. The GTC’s roof will go down in 19 seconds at up to 30mph and can even be had in tweed has one of seven colour options.
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