The New Bentley Continental GT S does not tiptoe into electrification. It dives in with a 670 HP hybrid punch, a harder sporting attitude, and a look that leans into the shadows rather than the chrome. It is the latest evolution of Bentley’s grand tourer formula, taking the familiar Continental silhouette and turning up both the pace and the drama for drivers who want their luxury coupe to feel a little less polite.
Instead of treating hybrid tech as a quiet efficiency add-on, Bentley has built this car around performance, agility, and a darker, more extroverted personality. The result is a Continental that still does cross-continent comfort but now feels just as ready to attack a mountain pass as it is to soak up an autobahn cruise.
Hybrid power with real bite
Under the skin, the New Bentley Continental GT S is all about numbers that matter to people who actually like to drive. The plug-in setup pairs a 4.0 liter twin turbo V8 with an electric motor for a combined output of 670 HP, a figure that drops it neatly between the regular Continental GT and the full-bore Speed in the range. That output is not just a marketing headline, it is the core of a High Performance Hybrid system that is engineered to outmuscle the previous W12 Speed while still fitting into Bentley’s broader shift toward electrified grand touring.
Performance is not theoretical here. The coupe rips from 0 to 60 mph in a quoted 3.3 seconds, a figure that plants it firmly in supercar territory while still wearing a full leather and wood interior. The hybrid system is described as a High Performance Hybrid, and that label is not just branding, it reflects a calibration that prioritizes instant torque and repeatable acceleration over gentle eco cruising. In the broader Continental GT family, which Bentley still calls its ultimate luxury grand, the S slots in as the enthusiast’s choice, more aggressive than the standard car but less extreme than the Speed.
The raw figures back that positioning up. Reports peg the hybrid V8 at around 680 PS, with 686 lb ft of torque on tap, a number that explains why the car can surge past slower traffic with such apparent effortlessness. That output is channeled through all wheel drive and a sophisticated chassis that includes Bentley’s Performance Active Chassis, a system previously reserved for the GT Speed and the GT Mulliner, and now tuned to give the S a more playful balance without sacrificing the brand’s trademark refinement.
Darker styling, sharper attitude
The “S” badge has always signaled a sportier twist on the Continental recipe, and this generation leans into that with a visual package that is deliberately more sinister. The car is framed by a Blackline Specification that swaps brightwork for gloss black, including the front splitter, matrix grille and exterior trim. That darker Sportier Edge is not subtle, it is meant to signal from a distance that this is the more aggressive member of the Continental clan, a car that trades some of the traditional chrome opulence for a more contemporary, almost stealthy presence.
Inside, the same theme continues with a cabin that mixes traditional craftsmanship with a more performance focused vibe. The S specification brings unique metal brightwork and trim that, as one report notes, is inspired by the limited edition Supersports and aimed at drivers who want a more engaging environment. The seats, steering wheel and switchgear are all tailored to remind the person behind the wheel that this is the Continental GT that prioritizes feel and feedback, not just silence and softness, while still sitting comfortably within the broader Continental GT range.
Where the GT S fits in Bentley’s evolving lineup
The New Bentley Continental GT S arrives as part of a wider refresh of the fourth generation Continental family, which now includes the standard coupe, the GTC convertible and the more extreme Speed variants. The S is pitched as the sweet spot for drivers who want more edge without going all in on track focused stiffness, and it is joined by the GTC S to give open top buyers the same hybrid punch. Reports describe how Bentley has expanded the Continental lineup with these S models, using the hybrid powertrain to carve out a more driver focused niche between comfort and outright speed.
That strategy fits neatly with the brand’s broader move into electrified luxury. The company still promotes the Continental as a benchmark grand tourer, and the S variant shows how hybrid tech can enhance that reputation rather than dilute it. The official model overview notes that the Continental GT S its darker styling delivers “exhilaration and attitude in equal measure,” a neat summary of how the car is meant to feel on the road.
For buyers, the path into this world is as curated as the cars themselves. Prospective owners are encouraged to start by Visiting the manufacturer’s configurator, where they can explore pre designed specifications or build something bespoke. The S sits alongside other models in the Bentley range, including the Bentayga and special editions, reinforcing the idea that this is not a standalone experiment but part of a systematic electrification of the brand’s core products.
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