At this point, I’ve learned not to expect Bentley to make a lot of noise when it updates the Continental GT, and the new Continental GT S fits that approach almost too well. However, from what I can tell, the GT S in question moves the formula forward once it receives electrification, where a W12 once lived.
Powertrain
The major characteristic of the 2027 Bentley Continental GT S is the drive. Even though it might retain the same 4.0-liter V8 engine with an all-wheel drive mechanism, the model has an extra 128 HP and 118 lb-ft of torque, which is provided by the new hybrid system installed. The power has been increased to 670 HP and 686 lb-ft torque.
The loss of the W12 will matter to some buyers, but Bentley claims this hybrid V8 setup actually outperforms the retired twelve-cylinder engine that bowed out with the Batur. Another advantage is the ability to completely switch off the engine and drive in electric mode for up to 30 miles (50 kilometers), which changes how the car can be used day to day.
Performance figures back that up. It means just 3.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, which is half a second faster than before. That was possible at a top speed of 306 km/h, still more than what most owners will ever need.
Exterior
Admiring the car from the outside, one cannot see many changes, and that was clearly intentional. The shape stays familiar, but the details shift the tone slightly; or perhaps the details are in the eye of the beholder.
It changed the chrome exterior accents to black and installed colored headlights and taillights and tinted exhaust finishers. The two-tone wheels might be changed to the full-black set as well, which fits the darker theme quite well. In my opinion, Bentley changed just enough to make the S recognizable without forcing the
Interior
Interior updates are equally subtle. Images are limited, but what Bentley confirms is telling. The 2027 GT S received bi-color upholstery, otherwise not found on other Continental models, with the same darker theme present at the exterior. The package is completed by piano-black trim. However, customers can also get the optional dark-tinted chrome finish. From what is known, the layout itself doesn’t change, which feels deliberate rather than lazy.
Other Specifications
As a premiere, the Bentley GT S V8 received an electronic limited-slip differential and rear-wheel steering, along with the latest electronic stability control and a 48-volt active anti-roll system.
2027 Bentley Continental GT S – Photo Gallery
