2025 Bentley Continental GT

Overview

For more than 20 years, the Bentley Continental GT has been the go-to grand touring two-door for monied buyers with a taste for both Louis Vuitton–style luxury and super-sedan performance. With the introduction of the new 2025 model, that won't change—though what's under the elegant skin does. Bentley has restyled the Continental GT ever-so-slightly but its two-door silhouette remains the same. Sumptuous accommodations again await you inside, whether you choose the GT coupe or GTC convertible. Under the hood, however, is a plug-in-hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, which pairs a twin-turbo V-8 engine with an electric motor, a dual-clutch automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. In the top-spec Speed trim, this powertrain pumps out 771 horsepower. Performance is explosive, with staggeringly quick acceleration for such a large and luxurious vehicle. But if you're seeking a refined long-distance cruiser, the Continental also has that task covered—its GT moniker stands for "Grand Touring," after all. And touring grandly it will undoubtedly do; no matter the length of your journey, you're guaranteed to arrive in style.

What's New for 2025?

The Continental GT enters its fourth generation for the 2025 model year sporting freshened—but still recognizable—styling and a new plug-in hybrid powertrain.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

Bentley has only revealed details on the Speed and Mulliner trims so far, which are the trims available at launch. We think the Speed is the one to buy. Base and Azure trims are coming for 2026 if you're looking for something slightly less expensive.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The Continental GT Speed and GTC Speed are powered by a plug-in-hybrid powertrain that is shared with other new PHEVs from elsewhere in Volkswagen Group's (Bentley's corporate parent) product portfolio, namely the Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid. The twin-turbo V-8 engine is a 4.0-liter unit and is assisted by an electric motor. The two combine for a whopping 771 horsepower in the Bentley, making it the most powerful road-going Continental GT to date. This powertrain is a direct replacement for Bentley's 6.0-liter W-12 engine, which made up to 650 horsepower; the previous nonhybrid V-8 has been eliminated, though lower-spec models are likely to be added later, and we think a detuned version of this powertrain is likely. When we drove the Continental GT Speed, we found the hybrid powertrain to be astonishingly powerful and quite refined as well. The Continental GT's prodigious weight hurts its handling and braking performance, but it's sublimely comfortable and quiet.

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0–60-MPH Times

When we tested the 2025 Continental GT Speed coupe, it got to 60 mph in a swift 2.8 seconds.

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Range, Charging, and Battery Life

Based on the EPA's estimate, the plug-in-hybrid powertrain uses a 21.8-kWh battery pack that should provide around 30 miles of electric range. Drive with more zest, and the total range number is likely to be less.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The EPA estimates that the Continental GT should deliver 17 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined. When we get a chance, we'll take the 2025 Continental GT on our 75-mph highway fuel economy route and update this story with real-world test results. For more information about the Continental GT's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

It isn't a Bentley unless the interior is draped in high-end leather and wood, and that's exactly what you'll find inside the 2025 Continental GT. Heavily-cushioned chairs with quilted leather upholstery are all-day comfortable, feature 20-way power adjustability, and can be equipped with both a massage feature and an automatic climate control system that activates the heat or ventilation function if it detects you're too cold or too warm. The rear seats aren't spacious, but they should be able to fit two adults for short trips. The GTC convertible model features a cloth top that's power-operable and can deploy in as little as 19 seconds should it start to drizzle; the top is available in seven colors. Speaking of which, buyers can spec their Continental GT any way they want through the company's Mulliner bespoke-build customization service for when the standard list of options isn't quite hitting expectations.

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Infotainment and Connectivity

A 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen is standard on every Continental GT, but you may not see it if you peek in the window. That's because Bentley has engineered a rotating panel that can flip around to either hide the screen behind a matching piece of wood veneer or replace it with a bank of three old-school analog gauges. The software interface is Bentley's latest and greatest and features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A 10-speaker stereo is standard, but two different premium audio setups are available: A 16-speaker setup tuned by Bang & Olufsen and an 18-speaker Naim system, which features bass transducers mounted into the front seats.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

In addition to the expected standard driver-assistance features, the Continental GT is available with a remote parking feature that allows the driver to park or summon the two-door from their smartphone. For more information about the Continental GT's crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
• Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
• Standard adaptive cruise control

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Rather than put mileage limits on the Continental GT's standard warranty policies, Bentley covers everything for three years regardless of how far the car is driven. The company also provides the first maintenance visit with their compliments at one year or 10,000 miles.

• Limited warranty covers three years or unlimited miles
• Powertrain warranty covers three years or unlimited miles
• Complimentary maintenance is covered for one year or 10,000 miles

Specifications

Specifications

2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed
Vehicle Type: front-engine, front-motor, all-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe

PRICE
Base/As Tested: $305,250/$391,175

POWERTRAIN
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve 4.0-liter V-8, 591 hp, 590 lb-ft + AC motor, 188 hp, 332 lb-ft (combined output: 771 hp, 738 lb-ft; 21.8-kWh lithium-ion battery pack; 11.0-kW onboard charger)
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic

CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: control arms/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 17.3-in vented, cross-drilled carbon-ceramic disc/16.1-in vented, cross-drilled carbon-ceramic disc
Tires: Pirelli P Zero Elect
F: 275/35ZR-22 (104Y) PNCS BH
R: 315/20ZR-22 (107Y) PNCS BH

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 112.2 in
Length: 192.7 in
Width: 77.4 in
Height: 55.0 in
Trunk Volume: 9 ft³
Curb Weight: 5415 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 2.8 sec
100 mph: 6.6 sec
1/4-Mile: 10.8 sec @ 130 mph
150 mph: 14.9 sec
170 mph: 20.5 sec
190 mph: 29.3 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.2 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 3.3 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 2.2 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 2.7 sec
Top Speed (mfr's claim): 208 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 167 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 333 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.89 g

EPA FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST)
Combined/City/Highway: 16/13/21 mpg
Combined Gasoline + Electricity: 48 MPGe
EV Range: 40 mi

C/D TESTING EXPLAINED

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