The Supersports is Returning Bentley Continental GT: New RWD Model Set for November 14 Reveal with 771+ HP

The Supersports is Returning to Become The Ultimate Bentley Continental GT

The Supersports is Returning to the Bentley Continental GT lineup, with the ultimate grand tourer set to make its world premiere on November 14. This exclusive, limited-production model is expected to be Bentley’s most powerful and driver-focused Continental GT yet, boasting significant mechanical changes designed to enhance performance and agility. By making the bold shift to a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) configuration, the new Continental GT Supersports is poised to trim substantial weight and set a new benchmark for Bentley’s high-performance offerings.

Supersports Badge Revival and Performance Expectations

The revival of the Supersports badge, last seen on the 2017 Continental GT Supersports, signals a major push in power and dynamic capability for the grand tourer.

• World Premiere: The new Continental GT Supersports will debut on November 14.
• Power Expectation: The Supersports is expected to pack even more power than the current top-tier Speed and Mulliner versions.
  • Current Speed/Mulliner: Ultra Performance Hybrid produces 771 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque.
  • Supersports: Will likely exceed 771 hp, pushing it into a higher performance bracket.
• Current Performance Benchmark: The Continental GT Speed already sprints from 0-60 mph in just 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 208 mph. The Supersports is expected to “go even harder”.

Radical Weight Loss and RWD Shift

Bentley is making fundamental changes to the Continental GT’s architecture to improve its driver focus.

• Driver-Oriented Model: Bentley says the new Continental GT Supersports will be its “lightest” (relatively speaking, given its 5,421 lbs curb weight) and “most driver-oriented model to date”.
• Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD): The most significant change is the removal of the all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, making the Supersports the first Continental GT to be rear-wheel drive only. This move should save “a couple of hundred pounds” and enhance driver engagement.
• Aerodynamic Enhancements: Subtle enhancements are visible, including canards on the bumper corners and a deeper front spoiler. The side skirts are enhanced, and the rear features a relatively modest trunklid spoiler.

Final Thoughts

The return of the Continental GT Supersports is a bold statement from Bentley, prioritizing driver engagement and raw power in an era that emphasizes electrification. The shift to a rear-wheel-drive setup and the anticipated power increase over the current Speed and Mulliner variants underscore Bentley’s commitment to providing an ultimate, analog-feeling grand touring experience. The limited-run nature of the Continental GT Supersports guarantees its exclusivity and collector status.

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