Bentley on Thursday revealed new Version 8 variations of its Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible, and Flying Spur to mark the tip of the street for these fashions powered solely by a V-8 engine.
Up to date variations of these vehicles are due later this yr, and whereas they are going to nonetheless include a V-8, the engine will likely be teamed with a plug-in hybrid system. Bentley on Wednesday confirmed its new electrified V-8, which it calls the Extremely Efficiency Hybrid powertrain.
The Bentayga SUV will nonetheless supply a standalone V-8 powertrain in the meanwhile, although it too will finally supply electrified powertrains solely.
The brand new Version 8 vehicles can be found completely in North America, as Bentley has already dropped the standalone V-8 from the Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible, and Flying Spur in most markets.
Bentley Continental GT Convertible Version 8
Bentley mentioned it has fitted the Version 8 vehicles as customary with among the hottest choices from the Mulliner personalization division, like black accents as a substitute of the standard chrome, self-leveling badges for the 22-inch wheels, and comfort-specification seats with a palm-fluting sample.
The vehicles additionally include customized badging and “Version 8” scripts on the seat backs and door sill plates, and greater than 60 colour choices from Mulliner’s expanded paint vary.
The primary examples are as a consequence of be delivered shortly. Bentley hasn’t mentioned what number of will likely be constructed. The automaker additionally hasn’t revealed a price ticket.
Bentley Continental GT Version 8
The brand new Extremely Efficiency Hybrid powertrain additionally serves because the alternative for Bentley’s venerable W-12 engine, manufacturing of which ends this summer season. To mark the W-12’s run, Bentley launched the limited-edition Batur and Batur Convertible fashions.
The Extremely Efficiency Hybrid powertrain will ship greater than 740 hp, or greater than the very best energy score for the W-12. It is potential that Bentley can even depend on its present V-6 plug-in hybrid powertrain already provided within the Bentayga Hybrid and Flying Spur Hybrid to ship a decrease output within the up to date Continental GT and Continental GT Convertible akin to the outgoing V-8’s efficiency. The V-6 plug-in hybrid powertrain is sweet for 536 hp, which is only some horsepower shy of what the standalone V-8 delivers.
Bentley finally plans to maneuver into absolutely electrical powertrains. The automaker’s first EV is at the moment due in late 2026. It is going to be a brand new mannequin line, slightly than a model of an current mannequin line.
