{"id":463287,"date":"2024-07-02T13:14:11","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T17:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/?p=463287"},"modified":"2024-07-02T13:23:55","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T17:23:55","slug":"2025-bentley-continental-gt-speed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/2025-bentley-continental-gt-speed\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed Debuts With Robust Hybrid Powertrain, Elegant Styling & New Comfort Tech"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed and its GTC Speed convertible brethren are now the most powerful road-going Bentleys in the automaker\u2019s 100-plus years of existence. Under the hood is what Bentley calls an Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain with a 400-volt electrical architecture that boasts three essential components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 gas engine that eschews a traditional vacuum system while gaining a 350-bar (5,076 psi) fuel injection system. It produces 584 horsepower and 590 lb-ft. of torque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next is an electric motor within the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It adds 187 horsepower and 332 lb-ft. of torque to the setup. The e-motor delivers torque-fill at low engine speeds and during gear shifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third element is a 25.9 kWh battery positioned behind the rear axle, allowing a near-excellent 49:51 front\/rear weight distribution. It enables the Continental GT Speed to run in full electric mode for about 30 miles at speeds up to 87 mph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain collectively churns out 771 horsepower and 738 lb-ft. of torque (for context, the previous Continental GT Speed<\/a> with the monstrous W12 engine has 650 horsepower and 664 lb-ft. of torque). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Power is delivered to all four wheels via the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and an electronic limited-slip differential (eLSD). As described by Bentley, the system uses active torque vectoring front to rear through a center differential and precision vectoring across each axle using the brakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Due to the combination of the V8 engine and electric power, Bentley\u2019s engineers have been able to deliver improved power and torque across the full rev range,” the automaker wrote in its press release on the Continental GT Speed. “This includes a vital boost from the electric motor for strong acceleration from low speeds and throughout the mid-range, combined with increased performance from the V8 engine at higher speeds.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n The coupe variant is slightly quicker than the convertible, but the 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed could still rush like nobody\u2019s business despite tipping the scales at 5,421 lbs. The coupe goes from zero to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and has a 208 mph top speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, the Continental GTC Speed weighs 390 lbs. more than the coupe but can still hit 60 mph in 3.2 seconds. The top speed is 177 mph. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed\u2019s 25.9 kWh hybrid battery could recharge in under three hours using an 11 kW Level 2 AC charger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed didn\u2019t stray far from its predecessor\u2019s indisputable high-performance formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The chassis and driveline feature what Bentley calls a \u201cPerformance Active Chassis,\u201d comprising an active all-wheel drivetrain, an electronic limited-slip differential, all-wheel steering, front-to-rear torque vectoring, an anti-roll system, and updated ESC software. All work in unison to make the Continental GT Speed comfier in comfort mode and sportier in sport mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, the suspension includes dual chamber air springs and new dual valve dampers with independent compression and rebound damping. The anchors are 16.5-inch cast-iron front discs with 10-piston calipers and 14.9-inch rear discs with four-piston calipers. Carbon-silicon-carbide brakes with more oversized rotors remain optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Previous generations of the Bentley Continental GT had noble silhouettes that hinted at the power beneath. The fourth-gen model retains the old car\u2019s imposing fa\u00e7ade or \u201cresting beast\u201d stance but with more rounded curves and cleaner detailing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most prominent change is the single-round headlight design. It\u2019s the first time since the late 1950s (1959 S2 to be exact) that a Bentley has not worn double-round headlamps, and the new ones feature crystal-cut \u201ceyebrows\u201d and matrix LED technology. Each headlight has 120 separate LEDs with digital controls to optimize the low and high beam patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, the redesigned taillamps have 3D diamond patterns and molten lava-like visual effects. The changes include a new rear bumper, an aerodynamic trunk lid, and reshaped muffler tips. The newest Continental GT Speed\u00a0rides on redesigned 22-inch wheels with a claw-like directional pattern and polished accents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The interior features quilt embroidery, sculpted quilting, and fading perforations that befit an ultra-luxurious grand tourer. The 20-way power-adjustable front seats include optional postural adjustment and automatic climate controls for maximum relaxation and comfort. Laminated acoustic glass for the windscreen and side windows reduces exterior noise by up to nine decibels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clients have three audio systems to choose from. The standard stereo has 650 watts of power and 10 speakers. The optional Bang & Olufsen 1,500-watt stereo has 16 speakers and illuminated grilles. Audiophiles should go for the Naim 2,200-watt system with eight sound modes, 18 speakers, and active bass transducers in the front seats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed retains the quirky three-side rotating display that houses a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, three analog dials, and a handcrafted veneer on each side. Bentley\u2019s Mulliner division will allow clients to personalize every aspect of the car, including bespoke paint colors and interior materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Debuting in the 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed is an \u201cenvironment display\u201d projected in the digital instrument cluster. It enables semi-assisted driving while showing the driver how the vehicle reacts while moving in traffic. The system includes intelligent park assist with speed control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, the air conditioning has a particulate matter filter and air ionizers, which are helpful if you suffer from occasional seasonal allergies or have ongoing sinus flare-ups. The A\/C could also display the air quality inside and outside the car while it syncs with the navigation system to determine the best moments to improve the interior air, for example, by recirculating the cabin air when driving through a tunnel or in heavy traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bentley’s remote cabin pre-conditioning feature can set the climate inside the Continental GT Speed ahead of time and turn on the heated seats. Other standard features include over-the-air updates, remote charging status, and remote park assist, where the driver can remotely park or summon the car using a smartphone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n New for the 2025 Continental GT Speed is the My Bentley app studio that lets clients download vehicle and third-party apps to the infotainment system. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPower Delivery <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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