The performance variant will slot in between the base model and high-performance Speed.
Bentley wants to give its grand tourer fans more options to choose from. The British luxury marque unveiled a new Continental GT variant called the S on Thursday. The mid-range two is inspired by the limited-edition Supersports and aims to split the difference between the base two-model and the high-performance Speed.
The Conti GT S may not be as powerful as the Speed, but that doesn’t mean it’s a slouch. The variant, which is also available for the open-top GTC, is powered by the same 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V-8 found in the standard version. The hybrid-assisted mill makes a more than respectable 671 hp and 686 ft lbs of torque. Bentley says the car will be able to accelerate from zero to 60 in 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 190 mph.
Output may be the same between the non-Speed versions of the grand tourer, but the drive experience promises to be markedly different. Buyers can expect the S variant to be noticeably louder thanks to a sports exhaust engineered to accentuate the sound of the crossplane V-8. Handling will also feel different because of a Bentley Performance Active chassis, a feature that was previously only available on the Speed and Mulliner trims. Other performance upgrades include active all-wheel drive, twin-valve dampers, and the automaker’s 48-volt Dynamic Ride active anti-roll system, all of which will combine to provide a ride that feels fun and smooth.
The changes aren’t limited to the mechanical side of things, though. The fourth-generation Conti GT’s clean lines and athletic stance remain the same, but it’s been dressed up a bit. All S examples come with the new Blackline Specification, which darkens all the chrome normally found on the vehicle. The grille is now gloss black, the winged “B” emblem is black, and the headlamps and taillights have a tint added.
Looking to grand tourer that’s fun to drive? The Continental GT S and Continental GTC S will launch as part of Bentley’s 2026 model year lineup. The automaker has yet to announce pricing for the models, but something between the base Continental GT and Speed is expected.
