The legendary nameplate Supersports returns after a gap of seven years, and this is the most extreme variant of the Bentley Continental GT produced to date. A radical product that defies all currently prevalent trends within the automotive sector by concentrating on involvement rather than outright numbers. Only its fourth incarnation to date, this Special Olympics benevolence special sees Bentley celebrate its Centenary Year. The original 1925 Super Sports laid out its foundations.
Rear-wheel drive configuration delivers unprecedented driver engagement
The Continental GT Supersports features a shift away from this four-wheel drive system that has been standard on each and every Continental GT variant introduced on the market since 2003 and is instead dedicated to directing this kind of motive force to the rear wheels. This is such a radical change that it completely alters the manner in which this particular vehicle operates.
The engine is a 4.0-liter V8 that is both twin-turbocharged, putting out 590 pound-feet and 657 horsepower, which is up 66 horsepower from the V8 engine on a standard Continental GT. This V8 is paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, which features faster shifting to quickly distribute this power to the rear axle that features an electronic limited-slip differential with brake torque vectoring.
This new Supersports is predicted to hit 62 mph from standing in 3.7 seconds and accelerate to a top speed of 192 mph, according to Bentleyโs statement, which focuses more on handling dynamics rather than acceleration.
Weight loss program sees amazing 1,000-pound savings
The engineers at Bentley pursued a very rigorous program aimed at shedding 1,000 pounds off the Continental GT platform. This managed to achieve a curb weight of less than 4,400 pounds. This can be attributed to their holistic design agenda that eliminated rear seats, added a carbon roof panel, and featured carbon fiber within the lower front bumper, rear diffuser, and fixed rear wing parts.
Interior trim is another area with big weight-cutting targets, including lighter-seated options which keep heating and power-control functionality, less noise-reducing insulation, and a new audio package thatโs optimized around the two-place cabin layout. Brakes employ carbon-silicon carbide, while a titanium exhaust system by Akrapoviฤ minimizes added mass, this time replacing standard-issue brakes.
Advanced chassis technology maintains luxury performance standards
The Supersports keeps four-wheel steering, air suspension, and active anti-roll bars with a 48-volt system to ensure that while minimizing weight, they retain a smooth and agile manner to navigate roads. The sport mode options available on the Supersports include Touring, Bentley, and Sport modes, which are specifically tuned to offer personality shifts to suit varying driversโ preferences.
Only a limited amount is produced to make it exclusive to special collectors
Only 500 units of the Continental GT Supersports will roll out across the globe, ensuring that the level of selectness that defines the Supersports line is maintained. Production is slated to kick off during the fourth quarter of 2026, while deliveries will start early 2027, with each model beginning at more than $486,000.
The limited-production volume is a reflection of Bentley’s desire to keep its Supersports range a rarity and keep within the lineage set by the historic 1925 Super Sports range. The rarity ensures that owners receive one of the most unique and passionate luxury sports cars to have been produced to date, combining outstanding craftsmanship with outstanding sporting prowess.
The Continental GT Supersports is a testament to Bentley making its biggest statement in years, showing that luxury automakers can make fun-to-drive cars rather than simple technology showcases. The automaker achieved this by shedding weight, dispensing with any kind of AWD system, and concentrating on dynamics. This is a special thing created by Bentley because this is a time when automakers are focusing on electrics and autonomy, leaving no room for fun-to-drive motoring.