Bentley Unveils Three New High-Performance Hybrids
Bentley Continental GT, Continental GTC, Flying Spur Azure Range
The new performance hybrid models slot under the current generation Speed models, but all outperform the previous generation Speed GT.
Bentley’s Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible, and Flying Spur ranges have all added a second V-8 plug-in hybrid option dubbed the High-Performance Hybrid. The new engines have a combined output of 680 PS and 930 Nm of torque. In the Continental GT, they feature a 0-60 time of 3.5 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds). This is second only to the top-of-the-line 782PS Ultra Performance Hybrid models available in either Speed or Mulliner. This also means that Bentley’s two- and four-door offerings are now exclusively powered by electrified V8 engines.
While the Ultra Performance Hybrid Speed remains at the top of the range, the new High-Performance Hybrid options outperform the previous generation W12 regarding power, torque, and performance parameters. Remarkably, this is all achieved while traveling up to 50 miles in pure electric mode.
The New Continental GT and Continental Convertible
New Continental GT
New Continental GT
New Continental GT
The fourth-generation Continental GT and Continental GT Convertible are known as the “core models” and continue to showcase the classic Continental GT Design cues that were first introduced in 2003, including Bentley’s signature matrix grilles (finished in gloss black with a chrome surround and center bar). The lower bumper grilles are finished in matte black, and the splitter is gloss black. The fourth generation GT models also feature Bentley’s radical new ‘Harmony’ headlamps. Known for their departure of the 4 headlamp clusters. These new ‘Harmoney’ headlamps are different from the Speed models and are inspired by cut crystals with new welcoming animations. The exterior also features brightware in chrome which is particularly striking on the tailpipes against the gloss black defuser.
The seats for the new Continental GT and Continental GT Convertible are hand-crafted in Crewe to a straight-fluted design with customer options including bright chrome or optional dark chrome specifications that include the switchgear, air vents, organ stops and door handles.
New Continental GT Convertible
New Continental GT Convertible
New Continental GT Convertible
Both models feature the new V8 High-Performance Hybrid powertrain that develops a combined power output of 680 PS and combined torque output of 930 Nm. The 0-60 times are a mere 3.5 seconds for the New Continental GT (0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds) and 3.8 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds) for the New Continental GT Convertible. The electric-only range is 53 miles / 85km for the New Continental GT and 51 miles / 82 km for the GTC. Bringing C02 figures in hybrid mode to as low as 29 g/km and 31 g/km, respectively. Bentley Active Chassis technology includes Dynamic Ride, Rear Wheel Steering, and eLSD with choices of Comfort, Bentley, and Sport Modes for the driver.
New Continental GT Azure and GT Convertible Azure
New Continental GT Convertible Azure
The new models also come in the Azure specific trim. A trim that is focused on both elegant design as well as mindfulness and well-being. Perhaps the most obvious tell of this new trim is the dramatic and bold new glass black matrix grille with bright chrome surround and vertical vanes. Behind this is a gloss black front splitter to provide a contrast to the bright grilles on the front. This trim also features a new silver and bright machined 22” Azure Wheel Design and Azure badging on the front fender. Inside, the seats and door inners feature new 3D Harmony Diamond quilting with the Azure branding embroidered on the headrests.
New Continental GT Azure
New Continental GT Convertible Azure
New Continental GT Convertible Azure
The Azure interior includes Wellness seating, open pore crown cut walnut veneer trim, Azure interior tread plates with illumination and contrast stitching. Also standard are the Touring, Comfort, and Lighting Specification packages. The New Continental GT Azure includes a panoramic sunroof, while the New Continental GT Convertible Azure features neck warmers for all weather roof-down motoring.
New Continental GT Azure
New Continental GT Azure
The New Flying Spur
The New Flying Spur
The new Flying Spur High Performance Hybrid powertrain has been tuned to match perfectly with Bentley’s Active Chassis to provide the ultimate motoring experience for 5 occupants. The new Flying Spur reaches 0-60 in 3.8 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds) while providing the legendary Bentley ride and interior space that make every journey unforgettable.
The New Flying Spur
Visually, the new Flying Spur receives similar treatment to its stablemates, with a gloss black matrix grille, matt black lower bumper grilles, chrome brightware, and oval bright chrome tailpipe finishes. Inside features straight fluted seats with Bentley embroidered emblems on the headrests and bright chrome for switchgear, bezels, air vents, and door handles. The alternative dark chrome interior specification is also available as an option.
The New Flying Spur Azure
Flying Spur Azure
The New Flying Spur Azure features the same new black gloss matrix grille with chrome surround and 11 vertical vanes. Additionally, the Flying Spur Azure includes Azure fender badging, bright chrome lower grilles, chrome brighware, and the new 22” Azure wheel. Azure elements are also available in both chrome as well as dark gloss Blackline Specification.
Flying Spur Azure
Flying Spur Azure
Flying Spur Azure
The main focus of Azure is to reduce stress and promote wellbeing through driver assistance technology. This is achieved with the two front seats and the two outer rear seats featuring Bentley’s Wellness seating. These seats include heating and ventilation to maintain optimum temperature comfort and a massage function with six programmable settings to create constant micro-adjustments in muscle and posture to prevent fatigue. Other tactile and visual elements include mood lighting, Harmony quilting on the door inners and seats, Azure embroidered headrests, open pore crown cut walnut trim, and the Touring, Comfort, and Mood Lighting specification packages. And finally, as a finishing touch, the illuminated Bentley treadplates with the Azure name.