The Bentley Continental GT Speed coupe and GTC Speed convertible gain plug-in hybrid powertrains that make them the most powerful Bentley road cars ever.
A few years ago, Bentley set off on a path to electrification that was paved with plug-in hybrids and added models like the Bentayga Hybrid to its lineup. However, that path was more of a parallel side road, with plug-in hybrids augmenting the lineup rather than replacing traditional gasoline-only models. Now they’re heading for the fast lane.
Recommended Videos The last Continental GT and GTC Speed used a 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W12, but that’s been replaced with what Bentley calls the Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain where a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 is teamed with an electric motor housed in an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Together, they produce 771 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. That represents increases of 19% and 11%, respectively, over the non-hybrid powertrain.
The all-wheel drive Continental GT Speed and GTC Speed also feature four-wheel steering, torque vectoring that can shunt power front to back and side to side, an electronic limited slip rear differential for better control of traction at the back, adaptive air suspension, and Bentley’s active anti-roll system, which uses actuators to tug the body upright should it start to lean over in corners.
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