Bentley’s gone hybrid, and they’ve done it with a sledgehammer.
The Continental GT and Flying Spur now pack electrified V8s that make the old W12 look like yesterday’s news.
Electrified Grunt That Matters
Bentley’s new High Performance Hybrid powertrain delivers 671 hp and a gut-punching 686 lb-ft of torque.
Numbers on paper don’t tell the full story.
The coupe hits 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds.
The Flying Spur and GTC convertible trail by just three tenths at 3.8 seconds.
For context, that’s supercar acceleration in vehicles weighing more than some small apartments.
Speed models amp things further with the Ultra Performance Hybrid setup, generating 771 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque.
Physics doesn’t stand a chance.
The W12 Is Dead, Long Live The V8
Bentley’s legendary W12 has been shown the door.
Its replacement combines a twin-turbo V8 with serious electric muscle.
The hybrid system offers between 40-53 miles of electric-only range, depending on model.
That’s enough for the school run without waking the neighbors.
Or more likely, enough for your driver to silently whisk you to the helipad.
Three Flavors Of Opulence
Bentley now segments the lineup into three distinct personalities:
- Core models: The “standard” Bentley experience, if anything costing more than most homes can be called standard
- Azure models: Focused on wellness and comfort with advanced air filtration and seats designed for long-haul luxury
- Speed models: Maximum performance with the 771 hp Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain
Each variant maintains Bentley’s bespoke interior options and handcrafted details.
The materials remain exquisite. The craftsmanship stays obsessive.
The difference lies in how quickly you’ll arrive at your destination and how many trees you’ll save getting there.
Bentley’s electrification strategy makes perfect sense.
These cars deliver brutal acceleration, maintain the brand’s luxury credentials, and offer just enough green credentials to silence critics.
The hybrid system adds complexity but eliminates guilt for owners who care about such things.
For the rest, it simply makes these grand tourers faster.
And in Bentley’s world, faster always wins.
