New Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Hybrid Speed First Edition 2dr Auto Review
Category: Coupé
Section: Version review
It might come as something of a surprise, but if we had to pick a car that best demonstrates the virtues of electrification, the new Bentley Continental GT Speed might be it. Why? Well, the hybrid element only serves to bolster the Continental GT’s greatest asset – its duality – giving the Conti an additional element of serene usability but also imbuing it with supercar levels of straight line performance.
The trim
See full equipmentYou get lots of luxury and standard equipment - as you'd expect in this rarefied section of the market.
The engine
See full engine specsThe new Speed is a petrol plug-in hybrid delivering a mind-blowing 771bhp in total, for 0-62mph in 3.2 seconds. Plus, it can officially manage up to 50 miles on electric power.