Why the New Bentley GT Supersports Is a 657-HP Beast Without Hybrid Help

Bentley has always been a symbol of luxury with performance, but this time, it’s going all-in on the driver experience. The new Bentley Continental GT Supersports is not just another grand tourer with plush materials and immense power—it’s the boldest, lightest, and most focused Bentley the company has built in decades.

The Supersports name dates back to 1925, when the original 4½ Litre became the first Bentley to reach 100 miles per hour. A century later, the same name is back, reimagined for a new era. This car takes everything Bentley knows about craftsmanship, performance, and precision and compresses it into something thrillingly raw.

Under the hood is a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine that delivers 657 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. In a world of hybrids and electric motors, Bentley’s decision to go fully combustion makes this car feel refreshingly pure. It rockets from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.7 seconds and can hit a top speed of 192 mph.

To make this powerhouse more agile, Bentley stripped away the excess. The Supersports weighs just under 4,409 pounds (2,000 kilograms)—making it over 1,000 pounds lighter than the next-lightest GT Speed. That’s a remarkable feat for a brand known for its comfort-oriented engineering. Rear-wheel drive keeps things traditional, while an electronic limited-slip differential, torque brake vectoring, and rear-wheel steering help it stay planted through corners.

The chassis gets serious hardware too. The front uses a double-wishbone setup, the rear a multi-link suspension, both connected to a 48-volt electronic anti-roll system that reacts in 0.3 seconds to eliminate body roll. The braking system features massive 10-piston calipers and 440-millimeter Carbon-Silicon-Carbide rotors up front, with 4-piston, 410-millimeter discs at the rear. Bentley says these are the largest brakes ever fitted to a modern production car.

The Supersports offers three driving modes: Touring, Bentley, and Sport. Touring keeps things smooth and refined, Bentley mode balances comfort and performance, while Sport unleashes the full ferocity of the chassis and throttle response. The result? It corners 30% quicker than the Continental GT Speed, pulling up to 1.3 Gs of lateral force—numbers that rival some serious supercars.

Visually, the Supersports ditches subtlety. Every inch is sculpted for performance. Carbon fiber skirts, dive planes, and a massive front splitter dominate the front, while the rear gains a large diffuser and a one-piece fixed spoiler that adds 661 pounds of downforce. The lightweight 22-inch forged wheels were developed by Manthey Racing, giving the Supersports a race-ready stance.

Inside, weight savings continue. The rear seats are gone, the sound insulation is reduced, and even the rear audio system has been removed. What’s left are two lightweight bucket seats trimmed in a mix of leather, Dinamica, and carbon fiber. And to complete the experience, the full-length Akrapovic titanium exhaust ensures that every rev sounds like a celebration of engineering.

Bentley’s CEO, Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, calls this car a statement of intent—a sign that Bentley still knows how to excite purists while building something beautiful and bespoke. Production is limited to just 500 units globally, with orders opening in March 2026 and deliveries beginning later that year. Pricing hasn’t been confirmed, but expect a figure comfortably north of $285,000.