They saved the debut of the new performance hybrid V-8 for one of Bentley’s best cars for enthusiasts of performance the world over.
the replacement first. We’ll finally see the first Ultra Performance Hybrid with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 this June.
That vehicle is the 2025 Bentley Continental GT, a car worthy of the hybrid replacement of the W-12. We also finally know a few more details. When both the ICE-powered 4.0-liter and electric motor are powered together, around 771 hp and 737.5 lb-ft of torque will be sent to the wheels. This is 121 hp and 73.5 lb-ft of torque more than the W-12 in the Mulliner W12 Coupe.
Despite its hybrid engine, the dual exhaust pipes remain on the updated rear fascia. The area around the rear license plate is now prouder than the original and blends into the rest of the rear bumper in a similar U-shape of the rear decklid, but upside-down. We also see a new rear taillight design that’s much wider and entering deeper into the decklid face. These new taillights also have a cutline and look to split when the trunk is open rather than remain like they currently are designed.
Regardless, the new UPH-powered Continental GT also arrives in time to potentially be the 100,000th example built since its arrival in 2002, though the U.S. didn’t seeAlisa Priddle | May 10, 2022
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