What's New with the Continental GT Speed?

Almost everything! While the new GT Speed retains the iconic silhouette and powerful stance characteristic of its predecessors — featuring muscular rear haunches and a commanding front grille — it's been extensively reimagined to blend timeless elegance with modern innovation.

A striking feature of the GT Speed is its headlights, which introduce a single lamp design for the first time in a mainstream Bentley since the 1950s. These uniquely designed lamps include a horizontal 'eyebrow' shape, employing 120 beautifully crafted LEDs that adjust digitally for an effortless illumination experience.

Inside the GT Speed, luxury meets high-tech sophistication. The cabin showcases impeccable craftsmanship, from precision sculpted quilting to a selection of 30 customizable mood lighting options, creating an inviting and opulent atmosphere. Audiophiles will revel in the choice of three premium sound systems: a standard 10-speaker setup with 650 watts, a Bang & Olufsen system boasting 16 speakers and 1,500 watts, or the exceptional Naim system, featuring 18 speakers and a staggering 2,200 watts, enhanced with active bass transducers integrated into the seats.

Performance Beyond Imagination

The most exhilarating changes lie beneath the hood. The Continental GT Speed introduces a pioneering plug-in hybrid powertrain, solidifying its status as the fastest production road car from Bentley. The impressive 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine generates 584 horsepower and 800 Nm of torque, paired with an electric motor that provides an additional 187 horsepower and 450 Nm. This combined output delivers a spine-tingling 771 horsepower and 1,000 Nm of torque.

Power is seamlessly distributed to all four wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and an electronic limited-slip differential, propelling the GT Speed from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 3.2 seconds, with a top speed reaching an astonishing 335 km/h. The electric motor is supported by a 25.9 kWh battery, enabling up to 80 km of pure electric driving on a full charge. Charging the battery using an 11 kW AC charger takes just under three hours, making it a practical option for daily commutes.

How Much for All This Luxury?

The starting price for the Bentley Continental GT Speed is set at $1,538,000, excluding COE (Certificate of Entitlement) and additional options. Despite the hefty investment, Bentley's Singaporean dealer, Wearnes Automotive, has already reported a 'handful' of pre-orders from eager customers.

In an exciting addition to Bentley's lineup, a convertible variant of the Continental GT Speed is anticipated to launch next year, although detailed release information for Singapore has yet to be disclosed.

In a world where luxury meets performance, the new Bentley Continental GT Speed stands as an epitome of automotive excellence and innovation. Keep your eyes peeled for this magnificent vehicle – it's bound to turn heads wherever it goes!