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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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2025 Bentley Continental - Speed
4.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Electric, 4x4
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Overview
Variant
Speed
Body type
Coupe
Engine size
4.0 L
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
10.3 / 100 km
Power and torque
575kW / 1000Nm
777km
Warranty
3 years
Doors
2
Seats
4
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control Linked To Mapping: yes
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Suspension: yes
Transmission: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Vehicle 360 View Camera
3D Enhanced View: yes
Automatic Door Closing
Side Doors: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Wheel Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer'S Own
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: Satellite View
Screen Size (in): 12.30
Traffic Info: yes
Over Air Updates
Type: Os Version
Parking Assistance
Front Automatic Braking Whilst: yes
Location: Front
Front Type: Remote Park & Full Auto Park/Exit/Perp
Rear Automatic Braking Whilst: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Remote Park & Full Auto Park/Exit/Perp
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Remote Battery Management
Includes Charge Completion Alert: yes
Includes Remote Charge Activation: yes
Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Heating: yes
Includes Internet: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Includes Timer: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote Services
Find My Car: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Breakdown Assistance: yes
Concierge Months Included: 36
Concierge Service: yes
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 2
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): 3996
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 4.0
Number of Cylinders: 8
WLTP Emissions
HEV UF Weighted (Combined): 29.0
HEV UF Weighted Testing Type: Hev Uf Weighted
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Other Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Main Type: Total
Charging Information
Mode 2 Duration: 8.50
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 3 Duration: 2.75
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 450
Motor 1 Location: Transmission-Integrated Motor Generator
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 190.0
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 139.7
Electric Power Source
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 400.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 25.92
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
Charging Connector
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Rear Side
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 777
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 483
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 9.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 10.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 27
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 23
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
WLTP HEV UF Weighted Combined (km/L): 9.7
WLTP HEV UF Weighted Combined (L/100km): 10.3
WLTP HEV UF Weighted Combined (miles per UK gallon): 27
WLTP HEV UF Weighted Combined (mpg): 23
WLTP HEV UF Weighted Standard: Wltp Hev Uf Weighted
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 3.2
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 140
Maximum Speed (km/h): 335
Maximum Speed (mph): 208
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 782
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 190
Maximum Power (kW): 575
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 140
Maximum Torque (Nm): 1000
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 450
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 10.3
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 600
Maximum Power (kW): 441
Maximum Torque (Nm): 800
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Selection: Automatic
Transmission
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Painted Calipers: yes
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Heated: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Suede & Leather
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: air
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: air
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Front
Front Operation: Automatic
Location: Rear
Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 275
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 107
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 30
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 315
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 22
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 22
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Body Style
Body Type: Coupe
Local Body Type: Coupe
Platform Code: MSB
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Electrically Deployed Trunk/Hatch Spoiler: yes
Location: Boot/Hatch
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 9.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 260
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 65.8
Front Track (mm): 1672
Overall Height (in): 55.0
Overall Height (mm): 1397
Overall Length (in): 192.7
Overall Length (mm): 4895
Overall Width (in): 77.4
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 86.1
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2187
Overall Width (mm): 1966
Rear Track (in): 65.5
Rear Track (mm): 1664
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.1
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11300
Wheelbase (in): 112.2
Wheelbase (mm): 2851
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 37.6
Front Headroom (mm): 955
Rear Headroom (in): 36.7
Rear Headroom (mm): 933
Front Leg Room (in): 42.0
Front Leg Room (mm): 1066
Rear Leg Room (in): 32.1
Rear Leg Room (mm): 815
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Fog Light Function: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Matrix: yes
Paint
Type: Metallic
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2920
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6438
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2459
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 5421
Tare Weight (kg): 2407
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 650
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 10
Door Sill Protector
Illuminated: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Piano Black
Gear Selector: Chrome And Leather
Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Extenders: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Extenders: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Highway Assist: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Includes Display: yes
Front Seat
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Adjustable Side Bolster Type: Memory
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
Seating
Capacity: 4
Configuration: 2+2
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
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