It has been a century since the first Bentley Supersports rolled out of the factory, so it’s the perfect time for the company to announce a new version of the beloved car.
Conceived from an idea proposed back in 2024 by an engineering team seeking to prove how ideal a rear-wheel drive car that’s less than two tons would be, the marque ended up with something special.
Under the hood, you have a twin-turbo V8, re-engineered with a stronger crankcase, uprated cylinder heads, and larger turbos. The result? 666 PS (657 bhp) and 800 Nm of torque to make it the Bentley engine with the highest power density to date.
Power delivery to the rear axle is done by an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission with a sharpened shift strategy, while an Akrapovič full-length titanium exhaust delivers a deep, characterful V8 soundtrack without artificial in-cabin enhancement.
The Supersports will go from 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds and have a top speed of around 192 mph (subject to changes before the release date).
The car shares rear-wheel-drive status in the Continental GT range with the company’s GT3 race cars. An electronic limited-slip differential works with torque vectoring by brake, a wider rear track, and rear-wheel steering to sharpen turn-in and traction.
The SuperSports will have new drive modes - Touring, Bentley, and Sport - to progressively ramp up chassis response, gearbox aggression, and exhaust character, with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) settings that range from fully on to fully off. That should be music to the ears of those who want complete control and the ability to provoke controlled oversteer.
The chassis is supported by aluminum double wishbones, a multi-link rear axle, new twin-chamber adaptive dampers, and Bentley's proprietary Dynamic Ride 48V active anti-roll control system. Braking responsibilities are on the shoulders of the world’s largest automotive carbon-ceramic system.
440 mm front and 410 mm rear discs. However, the car’s large profile and muted brake calipers make the disks less dramatic than one would expect.
For additional track-day excitement, Manthey Racing 22-inch forged wheels can be paired with optional Pirelli Trofeo RS tires, for up to 1.3 g peak lateral force and around 30 percent quicker cornering than a Continental GT Speed.
While it may not be obvious from the car’s unmistakable Continental GT profile, there’s a dramatic amount of weight reduction on the car. It is nearly half a ton lighter than a Continental GT, aided by its rear-drive internal combustion engine only powertrain, a carbon-fiber roof, excluded rear seats, and reduced sound insulation.
In the aerodynamics department, you have Bentley’s largest ever front splitter (on a road car), dive planes, side sills, fender blades, rear diffuser, and a fixed rear wing. These deliver more than 300 kg of additional downforce compared to a Continental GT Speed.
Inside, the Supersports is a two-seater, with highly bolstered sports seats and a carbon-fiber and leather rear tub replacing the regular back seats. Leather, Dinamica, and carbon-fiber veneers create a motorsport-inspired space, finished with Supersports badging and an individually numbered console plaque.
Bentley will make only 500 examples with extensive Mulliner personalization options for paint, liveries, and interior finishes. Orders will open in March 2026, and first deliveries are set for early 2027. A bit of time to wait, but maybe it’ll all be worth it.
