New Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 2dr Auto [City+Touring Spec] Review
Category: Coupé
Section: Version review
It might come as something of a surprise, but if we had to pick a car that best demonstrates the virtues of electrification, the new Bentley Continental GT Speed might be it. Why? Well, the hybrid element only serves to bolster the Continental GT’s greatest asset – its duality – giving the Conti an additional element of serene usability but also imbuing it with supercar levels of straight line performance.
The trim
See full equipmentThe long list of standard equipment includes 21in alloy wheels, full matrix LED headlights, a 10-speaker, 650-watt audio system, wifi and a 12.3in touchscreen infotainment system. However, it’s disappointing that you have to pay extra for automatic emergency braking (AEB).
The engine
See full engine specsThe 'entry-level' Continental GT comes with a 542bhp 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 that is capable of propelling the car from 0-60mph in just 3.9 seconds. It makes a deeper, more bassy bellow than the W12, which is only 0.3sec quicker from 0-60.
