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Ben Zachariah
2026 Bentley Continental GT S review: Quick drive
Bentley has reintroduced the Continental GT S, combining the plug-in hybrid twin-turbo V8 powertrain from the GT with the chassis from the Speed.
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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
Speed
Body type
Coupe
Body type
Coupe
Engine size
5.2 L
Engine size
4 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
12.3 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
10.3 L/100km
Power and torque
533kW / 900Nm
Power and torque
575kW / 1000Nm
634km
777km
Warranty
2 years
Warranty
3 years
Doors
2
Doors
2
Seats
4
Seats
4
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
Not available
Specifications
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Steering wheel position: yes
Navigational systems
Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
Information type: 3D, Voice
Screen size: 8 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: Satellite View
Screen size: 12.3 in
Traffic info: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Guidance Display
Parking assistance
Location front: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Type: Remote Park & Full Auto Park/Exit/Perp
Location rear: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Type: Remote Park & Full Auto Park/Exit/Perp
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Includes memory seat adjustments: yes
Cruise control
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Cruise control
ACC linked to mapping: yes
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
12v power outlet
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12v power outlet
Location boot/cargo: yes
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
360 view camera
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360 view camera
3D enhanced view: yes
Automatic door closing
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Automatic door closing
Side doors: yes
Mobile Integration
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Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Vanity mirror
—
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Voice activating system
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Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Manufacturer's Own
Internal Memory /HD
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Internal Memory /HD
Storage capacity: 60 GB
Over air updates
—
Over air updates
Type: OS Version
Remote battery management
—
Remote battery management
Includes charge completion alert: yes
Includes remote charge activation: yes
Includes remote charge activation timer: yes
Number of months subscription included: 36
Remote HVAC control
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Remote HVAC control
Includes heating: yes
Includes internet: yes
Includes phone: yes
Includes timer: yes
Number of months subscription included: 36
Remote services
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Remote services
Find my car: yes
Number of months subscription included: 36
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Theft alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Telematics
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Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 36
Concierge service: yes
Connection type Via: SIM In Vehicle
Tracker system: yes
USB charging port
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USB charging port
Location front: yes
Wifi network
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Wifi network
Connectivity type: Embedded Sim Card
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 2
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 2
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 285 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
Standard met: EU6
Engine
Configuration: V
Cc: 5,204 cc
Liters: 5.2 L
Number of cylinders: 12
Engine
Configuration: V
Cc: 3,996 cc
Liters: 4 L
Number of cylinders: 8
WLTP emissions
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WLTP emissions
Testing type HEV UF Weighted: yes
Combined: 29 g/km
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 98
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 98
Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel
Other fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type: Electric
Generic primary fuel type: Electric
Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded
System
Injection/carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
System
Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 78 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 80 L
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 12.3 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 634 km
Combined: 8.1 km/L
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 10.3 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 777 km
Combined: 9.7 km/L
Standard WLTP HEV UF Weighted: yes
Combined: 9.7 km/L
Combined: 10.3 L/100km
Performance
Maximum speed: 340 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 3.4 s
Performance
Maximum speed: 335 km/h
Max speed on electric power only: 140 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 3.2 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 725 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 533 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 900 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,800 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 782 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 190 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 575 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 140 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 1,000 Nm
Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 450 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Secondary power
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Secondary power
Maximum power hp/PS: 600 hp/PS
Maximum power kw: 441 kW
Maximum torque nm: 800 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,000 rpm
WLTP electric energy consumption
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WLTP electric energy consumption
Test type HEV electric energy cons-UF Wtd: yes
Combined: 277 Wh/km
WLTP electric range
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WLTP electric range
Test type HEV Equivalent All electric range: yes
Combined km: 81 km
Active differential
Location: Rear
Active differential
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Drive
Driven wheels: Rear
Drive
Driven wheels: 4x4
Four wheel drive type: Full-Time, Part-Time
Selection: Automatic
Limited slip differential
Location rear: yes
Limited slip differential
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Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Shift lever location: Column
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Shift lever location: Steering Wheel
Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Painted callipers: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Variable rack: yes
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Electric adjustment: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Wheel
Electric adjustment: yes
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered, Suede
Alternate suspension
Type: Sport
Alternate suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Air
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Air
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Levelling
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Levelling
Location front: yes
Operation: Automatic
Location rear: yes
Operation: Automatic
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire profile: 35
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 265 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire profile: 30
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 305 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 104
Tire profile: 35
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 275 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 107
Tire profile: 30
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 315 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 21 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 21 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 22 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 22 in
Body style
Body type: Coupe
Local number of doors: 2
Number of doors: 2
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Coupe
Body style
Body type: Coupe
Local number of doors: 2
Number of doors: 2
Platform code: MSB
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Coupe
Spoiler
Location trunk/hatch: yes
Spoiler
Location trunk/hatch: yes
Electrically deployed: yes
Bumpers
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Cargo capacity
Rear seat up; to lower window: 270 L
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat up; to lower window: 260 L
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 12,400 mm
Front track: 1,665 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 120 mm
Overall height: 1,280 mm
Overall length: 4,712 mm
Overall width: 1,942 mm
Rear track: 1,645 mm
Wheelbase: 2,805 mm
External dimensions
Front track: 1,672 mm
Overall height: 1,397 mm
Overall length: 4,895 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,187 mm
Overall width: 1,966 mm
Rear track: 1,664 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 11,300 mm
Wheelbase: 2,851 mm
Internal dimensions
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Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 955 mm
Headroom rear: 933 mm
Leg room front: 1,066 mm
Leg room rear: 815 mm
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Complex Surface
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Height adjustment: Automatic
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Fog light function: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Matrix: yes
Paint
Type metallic: yes
Paint
Type metallic: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power windows
Location front: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Rear window
—
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Windshield wipers
—
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
—
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Weights
Published kerb weight: 1,693 kg
Tare weight: 1,642 kg
Weights
Gross vehicle weight: 2,920 kg
Published kerb weight: 2,459 kg
Tare weight: 2,406.5 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 650 w
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
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Speakers
Number of: 10
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 8 in
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 12.3 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Computer
—
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
—
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Instrument cluster
—
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Extenders: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Extenders: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Fore & aft adjustment: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 2
Rear seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Airbags
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Airbags
Number of: 6
Side curtain airbag
—
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Anti collision system
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Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Emergency driver intervention system: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
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Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Highway assist: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Lane departure warning
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Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
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Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Includes display: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Sports
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Adjustable side bolster type: Memory
Type: Sports
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 2
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: Fixed
Heated: yes
Seating capacity: 2
Ski hatch: yes
Type: Bucket, Individual/Sports
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Leather
Main seat material: Synthetic Suede
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Synthetic Suede
Main seat material: Synthetic Suede
Seating
Seating capacity: 4
Seating configuration: 2+2
Seating
Seating capacity: 4
Seating configuration: 2+2
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
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System
Engine heater: yes
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate service
Distance: 16,000 km
Service
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Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 72 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Battery - OEM
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Battery - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
State of charge threshold %: 70%
Electric systems - OEM
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Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Electric systems - Total
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Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 36
Hybrid and electric systems
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Charging information
Scenario mode 2: yes
Duration (hours): 8.5 h
Scenario mode 3: yes
Duration (hours): 2.75 h
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Max torque motor Nm: 450 Nm
Motor location: Transmission-Integrated Motor Generator
Power output motor hp/PS: 190 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 139.7 kW
Electric Power source
Battery type: Lithium Ion
Battery voltage: 400 V
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 25.92 kWh
Hybrid type
Hybrid type: Active Hybrid
Charging connector
Type Type 2 (Mennekes): yes
Charging socket AC 1: yes
Location of AC 1 socket: Rear Side
Interior Trim
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Door sill protector
Illuminated: yes
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Piano Black
On doors: Piano Black
On gear selector: Chrome, Leather
On instrument panel: Piano Black
Storage
—
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Refrigerated storage compartment
Location: Glove Compartment
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