A century after debuting on the 4½ Litre chassis in 1925, the Super Sports identity returns in a far more advanced direction. This modern version arrives as a lighter, rear-drive sports car shaped from the Continental GT platform. A twin-turbo V-8 producing 657 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque delivers strong, immediate thrust, giving the car a clear focus on traditional combustion performance without any hybrid influence.
Power flows through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission that sends everything to the rear wheels. Hybrid equipment never enters the equation. Acceleration feels crisp, with 62 mph appearing in 3.7 seconds before the car continues climbing toward 192 mph when conditions allow. Weight savings from the rear-drive layout and the absence of hybrid hardware give this model a meaningful advantage over other Continental GT versions.
Bentley identifies this variant as the lightest Continental GT ever developed. Curb weight falls just under 4,409 pounds, or around 2,000 kilograms, carving more than 1,000 pounds from the next-lightest GT Speed at 5,421 pounds. Some rivals may remain lighter overall, yet this reduction stands out for a grand tourer that still carries extensive power, comfort features, and a luxurious cabin.
An electronic limited-slip differential helps channel power effectively to the ground. Engineers widened the rear track by 16 millimeters and incorporated torque brake vectoring with rear-wheel steering to boost agility. Revised steering tuning, updated suspension calibration, and reworked traction control mapping combine to give the Supersports quicker responses and a noticeably sharper feel on twisting or technical sections of road.
Double-wishbone suspension up front pairs with a multi-link system at the rear, both supported by a 48-volt electronic anti-roll setup capable of countering body motion in just 0.3 seconds. Braking strength ranks near the top of today’s production cars, using 10-piston calipers with 440-millimeter Carbon-Silicon-Carbide rotors up front and four-piston calipers with 410-millimeter discs at the rear.
Three distinct drive modes shape the car’s character. Touring mode softens damping for relaxed travel. Bentley mode increases throttle response and firms the chassis for a more involving feel. Sport mode sharpens every system and works best on demanding mountain roads including Romania’s Transfagarasan Highway. Lateral grip reaching 1.3 Gs places this GT in territory usually reserved for machines like the Koenigsegg CCX.
Carbon fiber plays a major role in giving the exterior a more assertive presence. A large front bumper integrates Bentley’s biggest road-legal splitter. Dive planes sit at each corner to reduce lift. A rear diffuser expands the aerodynamic package, while a fixed one-piece spoiler generates 661 pounds of added downforce compared with a standard Continental GT, improving stability at high speed.
Unique 22-inch forged wheels created with Manthey Racing help reduce rotating mass. Interior adjustments follow the same lightweight strategy by removing the rear seats completely. Even the rear audio system disappears. Slimmer front seats and reduced insulation drop additional pounds, and the decrease in sound damping allows the Akrapovic titanium exhaust to fill the cabin with a cleaner, more pronounced tone.
Lightweight bucket seats sit low and provide substantial support during aggressive driving. Buyers can choose monotone, dual-tone, or tri-tone upholstery that mixes leather, Dinamica, and carbon fiber. Each layout introduces a motorsport-oriented feel while still preserving the craftsmanship, detailing, and customization options that define Bentley’s interior design approach.
“Supersports stands as more than Bentley’s most focused driver’s car yet. It reflects a renewed dedication to bold performance and handcrafted individuality,” says Chairman and CEO Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser. He expresses pride in a project that embraces a more adventurous direction while honoring a hundred years of the Supersports name, highlighting how clearly it separates itself from the standard GT.
Walliser also explains that this car represents the first complete development cycle overseen during his time leading Bentley Motors. Fast progress and deliberate engineering decisions shaped a model that respects Bentley’s heritage while pushing confidently toward a more athletic future. That blend of tradition and ambition defines the Supersports and strengthens its role within the modern lineup.
Production remains highly limited. Only 500 examples will be produced globally, each one individually numbered. Order books open in March 2026, with manufacturing scheduled to begin later in the year. Official pricing has not been announced, though expectations place it well above the current Continental GT, which starts at around $285,000.
