Bentley is sharpening its grand tourer for a new, more aggressive role on the road—and possibly the track. The British marque is developing a new range-topping Continental GT variant, one that insiders suggest could serve as a spiritual successor to the 2013 Supersports.
While the iconic Supersports badge hasn’t been officially confirmed, recent developments hint strongly at a return to a more hardcore, purist-oriented Continental GT. In a recent interview with Autocar, Bentley’s head of R&D, Matthias Rabe, confirmed that the brand isn’t ruling out transplanting the formidable 641 hp 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 from the Bentayga Speed into its sleek grand tourer.
Spy shots captured earlier this month support the idea of a more performance-focused model in development. Test mules were spotted with clear aerodynamic enhancements, including a fixed rear wing and aggressive front-end aero—clues that Bentley is dialing in the GT for sharper handling and lap-time capability rather than outright top-speed bragging rights.
Importantly, this new Continental GT appears to take a different path from the electrified direction of the current generation. The fourth-gen GT, launched just last year, is exclusively hybrid-powered and delivers up to 771 hp in its Speed configuration. But where that model leans into hybrid tech for raw power and efficiency, the upcoming variant seems poised to champion lightweight construction and unfiltered combustion engine thrills.
A key visual departure is the new exhaust layout. Ditching Bentley’s signature oval pipes, the prototype sports twin exhausts on either side—hinting at a potentially reworked rear architecture and possibly a more distinctive exhaust note. Newly designed alloys also feature, though the overall bodywork remains largely camouflaged. Unlike its 2013 namesake, which stood out with exaggerated front air intakes and muscular styling cues, this new model keeps its cards close to its chest—for now.
While Bentley has yet to release technical specifications or official naming, industry insiders speculate the new model will be built in limited numbers and command a price tag significantly north of the GT Speed’s £202,400 base. Whether it wears the Supersports name or adopts a new identity altogether, it’s clear Bentley is preparing to unleash a Continental GT that celebrates dynamic purity and performance heritage in a world increasingly dominated by electrification.
Expect more details to surface as the car nears its official unveiling—likely sometime in 2025.
Source: Autocar
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