New 600hp Bentley Continental GT: A new 600hp grand tourer is gunning for the Bentley Continental GT’s crown—and it’s no slapdash job either, taking a whopping 250 hours to assemble by hand. The British luxury marque has just pulled the wraps off the latest Continental GT, and it’s clear they’ve thrown the kitchen sink at it, from design to tech to sheer muscle under the bonnet.
A Fresh Face, Familiar Soul
First impressions? The new Continental GT still looks every bit the stately brute, but with a sharper suit. Gone are the trademark twin headlights—Bentley’s now gone for single oval units with a striking eyelash-style DRL, a nod to the exclusive Bacalar and Batur models. The grille’s diamond mesh is punctuated by a radar dome and camera, all in the name of ADAS wizardry. If you squint, the long bonnet and flared rear haunches are classic GT, but the details are all new—22-inch alloys, a more sculpted boot lid, and that neat windscreen-integrated stop light. It’s evolution, not revolution, but you’ll spot the changes a mile away.
Powertrain: Brawn Meets Brains
Under the skin, the big news is the switch to a plug-in hybrid V8, waving goodbye to the legendary W12. But don’t shed a tear—the 4.0-litre V8, paired with a gearbox-integrated electric motor, now belts out a combined 782hp and a monstrous 1,000Nm of torque. On its own, the V8 makes 600hp and 800Nm, but with the electric boost, this GT is quicker than ever: 0-100kph in 3.2 seconds, top whack at 335kph. There’s even a pure EV mode, letting you cruise up to 80km on battery alone and hit 160kph without waking the petrol engine. Supercar pace, but with a green conscience—at least on paper.
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Interior
Step inside and it’s classic Bentley—diamond-quilted leather, organ-stop AC vents, and a triple-rotating centre panel that’s pure theatre. But it’s not stuck in the past. The new GT gets an ‘environmental awareness’ display that shows vehicles around you in real time, built-in apps like Spotify, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a raft of connectivity features. The 20-way adjustable seats now offer wellness tech to keep you fresh on long hauls, and everything from the trim to the embroidery is customisable in wild shades—orange, green, you name it.
Chassis and Dynamics
Bentley’s kept the air suspension, but now with twin-valve dampers for an even cushier ride. The brakes are massive—420mm up front, 380mm at the rear—likely the largest cast iron discs on any production car. Active torque vectoring and all-wheel drive mean this 2+2 seater can hustle through corners far better than its size suggests. And yes, there’s still room for four, though the rear seats are best for short trips or small bags.
Launch Timeline and Price in India
Indian buyers, get your cheque books ready. The new Bentley Continental GT is expected to launch here towards the end of 2025, with prices pegged at around ₹6 crore (ex-showroom). That puts it right in the crosshairs of the Ferrari 12Cilindri and Aston Martin Vanquish, but with Bentley’s blend of old-money charm and cutting-edge tech, it’s bound to find takers among the country’s elite.
Final Word
A car that takes 250 hours to build is no ordinary machine. The new Continental GT is Bentley flexing its muscles—showing the world you can have speed, style, and sustainability in one exquisitely crafted package. For those who want to arrive in style, and fast, this is as good as it gets.