The new 657bhp, rear-wheel-drive Bentley Supersports is a non-hybrid V8 that’s half a tonne lighter than before. Bentley has essentially rolled up its sleeves and built a genuinely serious performance car.
This is a big, aggressive two-door coupé packed with aero upgrades and powered by a full-strength V8. The Supersports name has only appeared on three Bentleys in the past 100 years, and each one has stood for extreme performance. This new version continues that tradition.
For this model, Bentley has removed all hybrid assistance from the Continental GT’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, giving it complete control over the rear wheels. The engine has been reinforced with a stronger crank, upgraded cylinder heads and larger turbos. It’s paired with a titanium exhaust designed to deliver a raw, natural sound without any artificial cabin enhancement.
In this setup, the V8 produces 657bhp and 590lb ft of torque, sent through an improved eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox that shifts faster and more sharply than before. Power goes exclusively to the rear axle, making this the first rear-wheel-drive Continental GT. Bentley says it will hit 0–62mph in 3.7 seconds and reach around 192mph, pending final verification.
Handling is a major focus, too. It gets a wider rear track, an electronic limited-slip differential, torque vectoring, and recalibrated steering, suspension and stability systems. New twin-chamber dampers and 22-inch forged wheels with Trofeo RS tyres allow it to corner up to 30 per cent faster than a standard Conti GT.
Stopping power is equally extreme, with Bentley claiming these are the largest brakes ever fitted to a road car: 10-piston front calipers with 440mm discs, and four-piston 410mm discs at the rear.
Weight has been reduced by removing the hybrid system, ditching the four-wheel-drive hardware, fitting a carbon roof and reducing sound insulation. Lightweight seats, seatbelts and fewer driver-assistance features also contribute. Bentley says the Supersports now weighs under 2,000kg - still heavy, but impressively light for a Bentley.
Visually, it’s far more aggressive, with a new front bumper, dive planes, side skirts, arch blades, a reworked rear diffuser and a fixed rear wing that together generate 300kg more downforce than a Conti GT Speed.
Buyers will be able to choose from a range of performance-focused paint colours, carbon fibre options and luxury interior materials. Just 500 units will be built, with orders opening in March 2026 and deliveries starting in early 2027. Pricing hasn’t been announced, but it will be significant.
