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Bentley Confirms Rear-Drive Continental Supersports as Its Lightest, Most Driver-Focused GT

Reports point to a pure V8 alongside major weight cuts, with official figures due at next week's New York debut.

Overview

  • Bentley says the revived Supersports will be the first rear-wheel-drive Continental GT and the lightest, most driver-focused version to date.
  • The company describes the model as limited and “rare,” positioning it as a halo for enthusiast buyers.
  • The full reveal is scheduled for next week in New York, with detailed specifications to be confirmed at the event.
  • Autocar reports the plug-in hybrid hardware has been dropped, leaving a non‑electrified 4.0‑litre twin‑turbo V8 that sources claim is tuned to around 640bhp.
  • Sources also indicate aggressive weight saving to about 2000kg—via carbonfibre elements including the roof, lightweight front seats and a rear-seat delete—potentially matching the GT Speed’s 0–60mph time of roughly 3.1 seconds.