Goodwood sees Bentley’s new GT in action.
The new Bentley Continental GT Speed is a milestone for the century-old ultra-luxury manufacturer. With its High-Performance Hybrid Powertrain, it combines a twin-turbocharged V8 engine with an electric system to achieve unprecedented levels of power and performance, with an “underwater speed record” achieved in the Ryfylke Tunnel in Norway, where the new flagship grand tourer rocketed to 208 mph.
Now, it’s showing off its incredible performance on the surface, making a dynamic debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. It shows off its new powertrain, which features more power and torque but less environmental impact than the outgoing W12 engine. It has the best ride comfort, control, and weight distribution, a rear-biased 49:51 the Continental GT has ever had.
Inspired by Mulliner coachbuilt masterpieces like the Bacalar and Batur, The new revised design shows off the future of Bentley’s design language, and the new Continental GT Speed is the first mainstream Bentley with single headlamps since the 1950s. Its luxury also evolves with improved seat comfort technology, new quilting, leather textures, and fine materials like dark chrome.
In addition to the cars that are running the legendary hillclimb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Bentley is also displaying the new Continental GT Speed in a tongue-in-cheek reference to its “underwater speed record,” which is also a twist on the iconic “Toy Box” displays at Bentley’s Crewe, England Dream Factory. Named the “FOShtank,” after the iconic event, the new Continental GT Speed is displayed inside a gigantic, 370-gallon fish tank with 30 fish inside, giving the illusion that the car is underwater. Beginning a new era, Bentley shows off its latest grand touring luxury performance pinnacle at one of the world’s most anticipated and prestigious automotive gatherings.
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