The long-running 6.0-liter W12 powertrain will give way to a hybrid V8 in the new Continental.
While some automakers are hanging on to huge, screaming V12s in their upcoming supercars (like Aston Martin and Ferrari), Bentley is bringing in a hybridized, twin-turbocharged version of its 4.0-liter V8 to make this fourth-generation Continental GT the most powerful yet, while also offering some EV-only capability.
In fact, the company announced Thursday that the 2025 Continental GT will pack 771 horsepower under the hood, as well as 737 lb-ft of torque. That is a pretty healthy bump, as the last model maxed out at 650 horsepower and 665 lb-ft of torque. Bentley also says the new Continental GT should manage up to 50 miles on a charge (albeit, using the optimistic WLTP protocol).
This new model will fully debut next month.
Other technical details are thin for the time being. The next-generation Continental GT will still get an all-wheel drive system with torque vectoring as well as rear-wheel steering, an electronic limited-slip differential, 48-volt electric active anti-roll control and new “advanced dual-valve dampers”, the company said in its statement. We don’t yet know how much this new Bentley weighs, which could be a major consideration considering the electric motor and battery pack onboard, or exact performance specs beyond the GT’s power output.
On the styling front, it appears the 2025 Bentley Continental GT will look fairly similar to the outgoing version. It does appear the relatively old-school dual lights at the front are out, though you still get a huge grille, large intakes and wide rear haunches that give the car plenty of presence.
Pricing for this new Continental GT is also a mystery, but it certainly won’t be what most people call affordable. The 2024 model started at $267,000 for the non-hybrid V8, with the W12 running upwards of $350,000 or more. I don’t suspect this one will be any less expensive, so don’t be too surprised if the entry-level price winds up somewhere in the $300,000 ball park.
