You can still opt for the insane 771-hp Speed version, but there’s now an additional choice available.
If an ultra-luxe sedan or a large two-door grand touring vehicle packing 771 horsepower turns out to be more automobile than you can manage, Bentley now provides owners of the Flying Spur and Continental GT models with an additional engine choice. This new configuration, named the High Performance Hybrid powertrain, continues to couple a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 with one electric motor; however, the overall horsepower has been reduced. only 671 hp.
The distinction lies solely in the gasoline engine. In the top-tier Speed variants equipped with the Ultra Performance Hybrid system, the engine generates 592 horsepower, augmented by an additional 187 horsepower provided by the electric motor. Conversely, the newly introduced High Performance powertrain maintains identical electrical output; however, the internal combustion engine is recalibrated to deliver 512 horsepower instead. Additionally, combined torque decreases marginally, dropping from 590 lb-ft to 568 lb-ft. Notably, both configurations feature a battery pack of equal size at 25.9 kWh.
Even though they have 100 hp less than the Speed variants, these new editions remain far from sluggish. According to Bentley, the zero to 60 mph acceleration time for theصند Continental GT The hardtop model can achieve this acceleration in 3.5 seconds. In comparison, the convertible version takes 3.8 seconds, which is about half a second slower than the Continental GT Speed. Nonetheless, the all-electric range performs marginally better with the hardtop offering up to 53 miles and the convertible providing around 51 miles. Flying Spur equals the Continental GT Convertible's acceleration at 3.8 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. According to Bentley, the car has an all-electric range of 50 miles.
The High Performance powertrain is available on both standard and Azure versions. The Mulliner and Speed editions continue to use the Ultra Performance configuration instead. In terms of appearance, Azure models can be distinguished by their more vibrant accents on elements like the grille, wheels, and exclusive badges, along with additional distinctive features.
Although Bentley does not explicitly state this, the revised engine options are presumably designed to comply with European emission standards. Despite that, the updated basic powerplant still ensures that these vehicles accelerate faster compared to the previous generation’s Speed models.
The Continental GT comes with a base price of $265,900 and can be ordered immediately. Details regarding the pricing and availability of the Flying Spur have not been disclosed yet.
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Source: Bentley