Bentley Continental GT
Key specifications
Differences between variants
| Specification | Bentley Continental GT W12 | Bentley Continental GT V8 | Bentley Continental GT Speed | Bentley Continental GT Mulliner | Bentley Continental GT Speed Hybrid | Bentley Continental GTC Mulliner | Bentley Continental GTC Speed | Bentley Continental GT Azure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe | Convertible | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine | 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 | 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 | 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 | 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid | 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid | 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid | 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid | 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid |
| Power | 560 PS | 507 PS | 659 PS | 782 PS combined | 782 PS combined | 782 PS combined | 782 PS combined | 680 PS combined |
| Transmission | Automatic · 6 speeds | Automatic · 8 speeds | Dual-clutch · 8 speeds | Dual-clutch · 8 speeds | Dual-clutch · 8 speeds | Dual-clutch · 8 speeds | Dual-clutch · 8 speeds | Dual-clutch · 8 speeds |
| Production period | 2003– | 2012– | 2021–2024 | 2024– | 2024– | 2024– | 2024– | 2025– |
Generations and variants
Bentley Continental GT - first generation
Bentley Continental GT W12
2003–- Body style
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Coupe
- Engine
- 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12
- Power
- 560 PS
- Drivetrain
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All-wheel drive
- Transmission
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Automatic· 6 speeds
Bentley Continental GT - second generation
Bentley Continental GT V8
2012–- Body style
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Coupe
- Engine
- 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8
- Power
- 507 PS
- Drivetrain
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All-wheel drive
- Transmission
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Automatic· 8 speeds
Bentley Continental GT - third generation
Bentley Continental GT Speed
2021–2024- Body style
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Coupe
- Engine
- 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12
- Power
- 659 PS
- Drivetrain
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All-wheel drive
- Transmission
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Dual-clutch· 8 speeds
Bentley Continental GT - fourth generation
Bentley Continental GT Mulliner
2024–- Body style
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Coupe
- Engine
- 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid
- Power
- 782 PS combined
- Drivetrain
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All-wheel drive
- Transmission
-
Dual-clutch· 8 speeds
Bentley Continental GT Speed Hybrid
2024–- Body style
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Coupe
- Engine
- 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid
- Power
- 782 PS combined
- Drivetrain
-
All-wheel drive
- Transmission
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Dual-clutch· 8 speeds
Bentley Continental GTC Mulliner
2024–- Body style
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Convertible
- Engine
- 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid
- Power
- 782 PS combined
- Drivetrain
-
All-wheel drive
- Transmission
-
Dual-clutch· 8 speeds
Bentley Continental GTC Speed
2024–- Body style
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Convertible
- Engine
- 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid
- Power
- 782 PS combined
- Drivetrain
-
All-wheel drive
- Transmission
-
Dual-clutch· 8 speeds
Bentley Continental GT Azure
2025–- Body style
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Coupe
- Engine
- 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid
- Power
- 680 PS combined
- Drivetrain
-
All-wheel drive
- Transmission
-
Dual-clutch· 8 speeds
Facts
The fourth-generation Continental GT adopted an Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain with 782 PS and 1,000 Nm of system output.
The first-generation Continental GT was Bentley's first production model with all-wheel drive.
At launch, the Continental GT's W12 produced 550 bhp.
The original Continental GT used a 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine.
Juha Kankkunen set a production-car ice speed record in a Continental Supersports Convertible, which Bentley commemorated with the ISR edition.
The original Continental GT had a top speed exceeding 300 km/h.
Bentley expanded the Continental family with the open-top Continental GTC in 2005.
The first-generation Continental GT launched in 2003 and opened a new high-volume era for Bentley production at Crewe.
The 2009 Continental Supersports was a lighter, more powerful and more performance-focused derivative of the first generation.
The first Continental GT Speed joined the range in 2007 as a more powerful and faster derivative.
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