Bentley announces the launch of its most powerful model yet, the fourth-generation Continental GT Speed, debuting on June 25, 2024, featuring the new Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain. Bentley announces the launch of its most powerful model yet, the fourth-generation Continental GT Speed, debuting on June 25, 2024, featuring the new Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain.

Bentley Confirms Launch Date for New Continental GT Speed

Bentley announces the launch of its most powerful model yet, the fourth-generation Continental GT Speed, debuting on June 25, 2024, featuring the new Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain.

Bentley has announced the upcoming launch of its most powerful model yet, the fourth-generation Continental GT Speed, set for 16:00 BST on Tuesday, 25 June 2024.

This launch will mark a milestone in Bentley’s journey towards sustainable luxury mobility, featuring the debut of the Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain.

This powerhouse combines a potent 782 PS engine and 1,000 Nm of torque with an electric-only range of 50 miles (80 km), and a remarkably low WLTP CO2 figure of under 50 g/km.

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This latest Continental GT Speed is not just the most powerful Bentley ever; it’s also the company’s first “everyday supercar” in its segment. The car integrates the latest in chassis technology, including active all-wheel drive with torque vectoring, four-wheel steering, an electronic Limited Slip Differential, 48V electric active anti-roll control, and advanced dual-valve dampers.

These features promise unparalleled dynamic performance while maintaining Bentley’s hallmark handcrafted luxury and superior materials.

A testament to its performance, the new Continental GT Speed recently achieved an unofficial “underwater speed record,” reaching its top speed of 208 mph (335 km/h) in Norway’s Ryfylke Tunnel, the world’s longest and deepest subsea road tunnel. A film documenting this remarkable feat will be released at the launch.

The Continental GT, first unveiled in 2002, revitalized Bentley, driving a tenfold increase in sales and redefining the brand. The second generation, introduced in 2010 with a W12 engine and later a 4.0-liter V8, continued this legacy. The third generation, launched in 2018, set a new standard in the luxury GT sector with a new platform, engine, suspension, electrical architecture, and cutting-edge technology.

Now, the fourth-generation Continental GT Speed represents the pinnacle of this evolution, combining record-breaking performance with advanced hybrid technology, solidifying Bentley’s commitment to innovation and sustainable luxury.

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