The whole 2024 Bentley Continental GT has been visually ‘cleaned’, with fewer breaks in the surfaces giving more muscularity, and a more refined shape. The complete front aspect of the car is new, from the body coloured integrated body kit to the biggest change in the last two decades for the Continental GT: single front headlamps that herald a design revolution for Bentley; and feature a new horizontal ‘eyebrow,’ a deep crystal cut diamond effect to the top of the lamps and an illuminated lower pattern.
A world class four-seat interior offers wellness through new seat technology, new air ionisation, 3D leather, new quilting and the option of a new dark chrome finish. All new electrical architecture enables integration of new class-leading technology for unrivalled user experience in the luxury car sector, with a ‘My Bentley App Studio’ integrating popular apps directly into the car
With a phenomenal new Ultra-Performance Hybrid Powertrain, the new 2024 Bentley Continental GT Speed combines the V8 power you know with an unprecedented boost of torque from its electric motor, to deliver truly astonishing performance: 1,000 Nm (738 lb ft) of torque and 771 bhp (782 PS). That means 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds (0-100 kph in 3.2 seconds) and a top speed of 208 mph (335 km/h).
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
When a twin-turbo V-8 is the most fuel-efficient offering in a particular model, you know that efficiency is not top of mind for the carmaker—or its customers, for that matter. The EPA rates the Continental V-8 at 16 mpg city and 26 highway. In our real-world testing, we averaged 28 mpg in a V-8 model during our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test. For more information about the 2024 Bentley Continental GT’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
We expect a luxurious cabin from anything wearing the Bentley badge, and this two-door is no different. The interior is swathed in luscious, aromatic leather and fine wood veneers, and nearly everything about the Continental GT is customizable—for a price, of course. Bentley’s designers thought every design detail through, and each time behind the wheel reveals a surprising detail, such as expertly knurled control knobs and double-stitched diamond-pattern seat trim.
Although the Continental GT technically has seatbelts for four occupants, we’d suggest you avoid using the rear seat for hauling adult-size people since both leg- and headroom are limited. In our testing, we were able to fit five carry-on suitcases in the Continental’s trunk—plenty of space for a weekend away with your favorite travel companion.
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Specifications
2022 Bentley Continental GT Speed
Vehicle Type: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe or convertible
PRICE
Coupe, $277,625; Convertible, $305,125
ENGINE
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 48-valve W-12, aluminum block and heads, port and direct fuel injection
Displacement: 363 in3, 5952 cm3
Power: 650 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 664 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
TRANSMISSION
8-speed dual-clutch automatic
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 112.2 in
Length: 190.9 in
Width: 76.9 in
Height: 55.1–55.3 in
Trunk Volume: 13 ft3
Curb Weight (C/D est): 5050–5400 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST)
60 mph: 3.1–3.2 sec
100 mph: 7.4–7.6 sec
1/4-Mile: 11.3–11.6 sec
Top Speed: 208 mph
EPA FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST)
Combined/City/Highway: 15/12/19–20 mpg