Bentley Supersports said to be most driver-focused model yet

A century after the birth of the first Bentley "Super Sports", the nameplate returns to Bentley for only the fourth Supersports model in history.

Heralded as the most driver-focused Continental GT ever, its non-hybrid, pure internal combustion powertrain has a new 657bhp, 800Nm twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 at its heart, with power fed through an eight-speed double clutch gearbox to the rear wheels only. This gives it a purported century sprint timing of 3.7 seconds, with a top speed of 310km/h. These figures are expected to change, though. Bentley is still verifying it.

The exterior represents the most purposeful Continental GT ever, with a series of form-following-function developments to maximise downforce and save weight

This is also the first rear-wheel drive Continental GT, if you don't count the Continental GT3 race cars. Power is fed exclusively to the rear wheels through an eLSD, which in turn is assisted by torque vectoring by brake. With these systems working together, this makes turn-in as sharp as possible and provides maximum traction.

The Supersports' new exterior exudes aggressiveness with elements crafted with carbon fibre. This includes a new lower front bumper with an integrated front splitter includes two new cooling channels each side, feeding cool air to the front brakes and engine. Above it, a new lightweight mesh grille is designed specifically for the Supersports.

Other features include two pairs of stacked dive planes at the corners of the front bumper that reduce front lift, new side sills, new B-shaped fender blades, a new rear diffuser, and a one piece fixed rear spoiler.

The new exterior details of the car combine to make this the most aggressive Bentley Grand Tourer ever

Inside, the two-seat Supersports features lightweight sports seats for both the driver and passenger that offer 11-way electric adjustment and seat heating. The rear cabin is replaced by a lightweight and precision engineering carbon fibre tub that wraps around the space.

Lightweight and high gloss carbon fibre veneers to the waistrails and fascia panels are standard, joined by a blend of leather and Dinamica, with the latter technical material to the centres of the seat backs and seat cushions, the centre panels of the doors and the headlining. Supersports embroidery and badging completes the cabin, together with an individually numbered badge to the centre console.

Exterior paint options start with a core range of 24 performance-focused colours, with additional paint finishes available via Mulliner. Exterior carbon fibre is available in high gloss finish, and the lower elements can be fully painted or pinstriped.

The interior of the new Supersports is as purposeful as the rest of the car, inspired by the energy and precision of motorsport

For the cabin, 22 Main Hide colours are accompanied by 11 Secondary Hide and nine Accent Hide colours. Single tone, duo-tone (as standard) and a new and unique tri-tone colour split are all available, and Dark Chrome Specification is standard. In place of interior carbon fibre, customers can also choose from Diamond Brushed or Engine Turned Aluminium in a Dark Tint finish, or the clean and elegant simplicity of Piano Black.

Bentley has said that only 500 examples of this model will be available, with each one individually numbered. Orders will open in March 2026, with production beginning in Q4 2026 and deliveries commencing at the start of 2027.