Bentley will reveal an updated Continental GT boasting new styling and a V-8 hybrid powertrain this June.
plug-in hybrid V-8 powertrainmodels to celebrate the engine's run. The W-12 delivers a peak of 740 hp in those models, its highest rating for any Bentley, but the new plug-in hybrid V-8 setup, known as the Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain, delivers even more juice.
Bentley on Thursday said the electrified V-8 will deliver 771 hp in the updated Continental GT, in addition to a pure electric range of about 50 miles.Other updates planned for the car include a revised all-wheel-drive system with torque vectoring, rear-wheel steering, an electronic limited-slip differential, an electronic anti-roll system, and dual-valve dampers that enable adjustment of both rebound and compression, resulting in a wider bandwidth between comfort and handling control.
The current Continental GT went on sale in 2018 as a 2019 model. The updated model should arrive in the U.S. as a 2025 model. An updated Continental GT Convertible is also due soon.
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