2026 Bentley Continental GT S debuts – 680 PS 4.0L twin-turbo PHEV, sports activities exhaust, Velocity lively chassis

The Bentley Continental GT vary has been expanded to incorporate two new ‘S’ efficiency variants, particularly the Continental GT S and GT Convertible S. Filling the hole between the entry GT and the extra highly effective Velocity fashions, the ‘S’ automobiles mix bits and items of each for individuals who need a center floor.

Beginning with the engine, the GT S options the bottom automobile’s 4.0 litre twin-turbo petrol crossplane V8 with a plug-in hybrid system for 680 PS and 930 Nm. Bentley says this setup, joined by an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox and all-wheel drive system, is 130 PS extra highly effective than the earlier technology of the GT S, which allows a 0-100 km/h that’s half a second faster at 3.5 seconds – the highest pace is simply over 305 km/h.

The corporate additionally notes that the ‘Excessive Efficiency Hybrid’ powertrain outperforms the retired W12 engine whereas offering as a lot as 80 km of pure electrical vary. As a step up over the entry GT, the ‘S’ automobiles include a sports activities exhaust system to make the V8 sound higher.

Moreover, Bentley’s Efficiency Energetic Chassis, which is often reserved for the Velocity and Mulliner fashions, is commonplace on the GT S automobiles. With it comes dealing with enhancements within the type of twin-valve dampers, torque vectoring (entrance to rear and throughout the axles), 48V Bentley Dynamic Journey lively anti-roll system, a brand new technology of ESC management software program and for the primary time within the GT S line-up, an digital restricted slip differential and all-wheel steering.

By way of aesthetics, the Blackline Specification provides on loads of stealthy elements to challenge a sporty character. These embody the darkish entrance decrease spoiler, gloss black matrix grilles, black Bentley wings and lettering, whereas the lighting items are all darkish tinted. The 22-inch ten swept-spoke wheels are silver as commonplace, however cash can change them to gloss black items.

Inside, the two-colour upholstery cut up is exclusive to those GT S fashions, with different luxurious touches being the fluted seat design, Dinamica technical material and piano black veneer. As you’d count on, Bentley affords loads of different finishes comparable to high-gloss carbon-fibre, and you’ll go for full leather-based upholstery and darkened brightwork.

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