The new fourth generation Bentley Continental GT Speed will be launched next Tuesday at 4 p.m.
With 782 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque, plus an electric range of up to 80 kilometers and a CO2 value (WLTP) of less than 50 g/km, the new Continental GT Speed represents a major development for the brand. Not only will it be the most powerful road-going Bentley in the company's 105-year history, its introduction marks an important milestone in the brand's 'Beyond100' journey to become a leader in sustainable luxury mobility, with plug-in hybrid power available across all range. . Naturally, it retains the fine craftsmanship and exceptional materials that are synonymous with every Bentley.
The latest generation of chassis technology – including Active All-Wheel Drive with Torque Vectoring, four-wheel steering, electronic limited-slip differential, 48-volt Electric Active Body Roll Control, and new advanced two-valve shock absorbers – makes this The most dynamic car. The first ever Bentley and the first 'everyday supercar' in its class. New design and a range of technologies complement the latest generation of the car that defines Bentley's modern character.
To showcase its performance, Bentley will also announce on June 25 that the new Continental GT Speed recently set an “unofficial underwater speed record”, reaching a top speed of 335 km/h in the longest and deepest underwater road tunnel on the planet Ryfylke Tunnel. in Norway. A movie showing this feat will be released at the time of release.
Originally unveiled in 2002, the Continental GT marked the beginning of Bentley's renaissance. The car was intended to transform the business, increase sales tenfold and redefine Bentley for the modern age.
The second generation Continental GT was unveiled in Paris in 2010, with orders being accepted from October and deliveries from early 2011. The second generation was launched with a W12 engine, with a 4.0-litre V8 introduced in 2012, followed by a third generation in 2018 , is based on a new, specific platform, with a new engine, new suspension, new electrical architecture, new technologies and new interior and exterior designs, setting a new standard for the highly competitive luxury car segment.
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