Next-gen Bentley Continental GT Speed debuts at 2024 Goodwood Festival Of Speed

MANILA: Bentley debuted the fourth-generation Continental GT Speed and GTC Speed (convertible) at the 2024 Goodwood’s Festival of Speed, held at Goodwood House, West Sussex, United Kingdom. 

At the event, two examples of the luxurious high-performance hybrid ran spiritedly on the famous hill climb course. Another unit was also displayed in the “FOShtank,” a huge aquarium-like display made by the Crewe-based luxury car maker’s Dream Factory campus. 

Notably, the all-new Continental GT Speed’s appearance at Goodwood marks its first-ever public appearance. It is likewise heralded as a fitting first showing for the car since 2024 Goodwood’s Festival of Speed theme is “Horseless to Hybrid - Revolutions in Power.” 

As shared by Bentley during its reveal, the next-gen coupe and convertible models utilize a 4.0-liter V8 high-performance hybrid powertrain capable of outputting up to 771 horsepower and 1,000 Newton-meters of torque. With the said output, the model in question stands as the luxury brand’s most powerful road-going Bentley ever made. 

For better handling and ride comfort, the next-generation model received a new chassis sporting two-chamber air springs with new dual-valve dampers. It also features an active 48-volt anti-roll system, an electronic limited-slip differential, and torque vectoring. 

Thanks to its mechanical bits, the all-new model holds the unofficial “Underwater Speed Record.” It didn’t actually drive underwater per se, but the marque touts the model as the fastest car to have ever traveled through an undersea tunnel at 335 kilometers per hour. 

The all-new new Continental GT Speed and GTC likewise sport single headlamps, the first-ever Bentley model since the 1950s to do so. Inside, the carmaker said it features high-quality materials, modern quilting, three-dimensional leather, and the British car brand’s latest wellness seat technology. 

Also read: 

Bentley to showcase Continental GT Speed at 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Bentley reveals next-gen Continental GT Speed