Bentley is within the early phases of improvement for an up to date Continental GT.
A prototype has been noticed and thus far the one modifications are to the internals of the lights at each ends.
The lights, notably on the rear, function extra particulars, just like what was proven on Bentley’s EXP 100 GT concept unveiled in 2019 as a way to preview the automaker’s next-generation design.
The present Continental GT went on sale in 2018 as a 2019 mannequin. Since then a number of variants have been launched, together with coach-built specials sharing the Continental GT’s platform. These included 2020’s Bacalar convertible and 2022’s Batur coupe, the latter confirmed by Bentley as its final mannequin to feature the venerable W-12 engine.
The up to date Continental GT is predicted to start out gross sales in 2024, probably as a 2025 mannequin. Earlier than it arrives, Bentley is predicted to launch a Continental GT Hybrid.
The hybrid will probably function the identical plug-in hybrid system featured within the Bentayga Hybrid and Flying Spur Hybrid. The setup consists of a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V-6 and a single electrical motor, and is sweet for a mixed 536 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. A extra highly effective setup swapping the V-6 for a V-8 is feasible for a range-topping variant, since Bentley’s strongest powertrain possibility at current, the twin-turbo 6.0-liter W-12, ceases manufacturing in April 2024.
Bentley plans to slowly add electrification to its full lineup earlier than making the plunge to a full-electric lineup by 2030. The primary electrical Bentley is because of be revealed in 2025 earlier than beginning gross sales the next yr.
