On the 14th of August 2024, Bentley announced their much-anticipated fourth generation Continental GT Speed in the United States, the largest and the most prominent market for the brand. The game-changing unveiling of the new Continental GT happened on the 16^th of August this year at the renowned “The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering”, amidst the Monterey Car Week. Bestowing upon its discerning customers with state-of-the-art craftsmanship, cutting-edge performance and regal exclusivity, this ground-breaking launch will mark the beginning of Bentley’s official US tour of the new GT Speed, proudly hosting customer test drives and rarefied events all across the nation.

The Mulliner Matery in Craftsmanship and Luxury

Dominating the Presence of Bentley at the Monterey Car Week is a is a one-of-one Continental GT Speed. This opulent beast has been meticulously crafted to perfection by Mulliner, the renowned in-house personalization division of Bentley. This one-of-a-kind masterpiece, with the assistance of Mulliner’s Personal Commissioning, offers discerning customers with a plethora of exquisite customization options, empowering them to craft extraordinarily bespoke vehicles that substantially surpass standard configurations.

Alluring Vibrance

This uniquely featured piece of the new Continental GT proudly flaunts a captivating Orange Flame Satin exterior, a product of pioneeringly exuberant paintwork which takes over 55 hours of supreme artistic excellence to achieve. This, when elegantly clubbed with matching black ten-spoke 22-inch wheels and gloss black brightware, gives birth to an exquisite Bentley that stands at the summit of pristine craftsmanship. Inside the cabin, the fourth-generation Continental GT features a contrasting symphony of Gravity Grey and Brunel leathers, with vibrant Mandarin orange highlights exemplifying its unparallelled allure. Every attribute of the Continental GT exudes in opulence, ranging from precision-painted fascias to diamond-quilted stitching. When all of this come together, we get to witness a magnificent palace on wheels that stands as a testament to Bentley’s unmatched devotion to luxury.

A Stunning Hybrid of Luxury and Performance

Under the hood of this mind-blowing machine lies a game-changing Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain, bringing together a mighty 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 and a robust electric motor. This revolutionary union of an ICE engine and an electric motor churns out a staggering 771 bhp (782 PS) of power and 1,000 Nm (738 lb.ft) of torque, clocking a top speed of 208 mph. This makes the fourth-generation Continental GT Speed the mightiest Bentley ever created. This formidable powertrain is also notable for its quick acceleration, achieving 0-60 mph in just over 3.1 seconds. As a cherry on top, this vehicle also offers an overall range of 500 miles with an impressive electric-only driving range of 50 miles on the EU cycle, signifying the brand’s utmost commitment to sustainable luxury without hindering performance.

Design and Innovation Like No Other

Duly taking inspirations from coachbuilt Bacalar and Batur, the latest Continental GT Speed notifies the arrival of Bentley’s refreshed design language. The striking single headlamps make a grand return to the new Continental GT for the first time since the 1950s, making it the most extensive exterior design revamp in the vehicle’s history in more than two decades. Additionally, the new GT boasts a cutting-edge chassis technology and dynamically sophisticated lines accentuated by advanced aerodynamics. For delivering unmatched motoring experience with superior driving dynamics, this vehicle also features dual-valve dampers, two-chamber air springs, torque vectoring and eLSD.

The Bentley Heritage

Bentley’s influential authority at the Monterey Car Week is not limited to fourth-generation Continental GT Speed’s debut. Classics like the restored 1961 S2 Drophead Coupe and the iconic Speed Six Continuation Series that was recently unveiled at the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed, also make significant appearances in the event. The rarefied S2 Drophead Coupe, one of the 15 exclusive pieces ever crafted, would also make its appearance at the renowned Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, signifying Bentley’s timeless elegance and expertise in the class of Post-War Tourers and testifying the brand’s prowess in blending history with modern innovation.

Bentley’s American Dream

After the vehicle’s remarkable debut at The Quail, Bentley will embark on a nationwide tour with a fleet of 30 brand new Continental GT Speeds, rewarding astute customers with a yearning first-hand experience combining innovation, performance and luxury. Production of the convertible and coupe versions of this magnificent automobile will commence by the late Q3 at the revered Bentley Dream Factory situated in United Kingdom’s Crewe, where they will be entirely hand-crafted. However, the deliveries are scheduled to begin by early Q4.

In a nutshell, the fourth-generation Continental GT Speed aims at exemplifying Bentley’s preceptive dedication to luxury and performance. As the brand embraces a sustainable future with no compromise on performance and opulence, this dazzling automobile proudly amalgamates craftsmanship, engineering and design, raising the bar of unabashed excellence in the luxury automotive realm.