New 666PS Continental GT Supersports is 'most driver focused Bentley' ever – Honest John

November 17, 2025 admin

Bentley has revealed what it calls “the most drive-focused Bentley ever” – the latest Continental GT Supersports. Boasting 666PS from a non-hybrid 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, it can hit 62mph from standstill in just 3.7 seconds and top out at 192mph.
The limited-edition machine marks 100 years since the first Bentley Super Sports, which was the first car from the classic British marque capable of 100mph. The new Supersports is light (for a Bentley) at less than 2000kg and rear-wheel drive, with an Akrapovic exhaust that’s likely to provide a less-than-subtle soundtrack at full acceleration.
The Supersports is a strict two-seater – the back seats have been removed, replaced with carbon-fibre and leather. The exterior has all manner of aero additions that Bentley says generate more than 300kg of downforce over a Continental GT Speed.
The project began in September 2024, when the theory of a lightweight RWD Continental GT was first mooted by an engineering team. A test mule was approved and took to the track just six weeks later. It was known as Project Mildred, after former Bentley race Midred Mary Petre.
The original Bentley Super Sports was launched in 1925. Based on the 3 Litre model, it had an uprated engine and shorter, lighter chassis. It was the first Bentley that could exceed 100mph. The Supersports name (sans space) was revived in 2009 and again in 2017.

The order books for the new Bentley Continental GT Supersports will open in March 2026 with production beginning in Q4 and the first deliveries arriving with customers at the start of 2027. Prices have yet to be announced. For context, a Bentley Continental GT Speed costs from around £240,000 and we’d expect the Supersports to be a good chunk more than that.

The Supersports is the same size as the regular Bentley Continental GT, although weight has been reduced by nearly half a tonne, primarily due to the engine, with no hybrid system and rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
Styling-wise, there’s a look that’s considerably more aggressive than we’re used to from Bentley, reflecting its outright performance focus. The front bumper is new, with the largest integrated front splitter ever fitted to a road-going Bentley plus cooling channels that feed air to the engine and front brakes.
Wing blades manage the airflow behind the front wheel arches and there’s a new rear-diffuser built into a new rear bumper. On the boot lid is a one-piece fixed spoiler.
Together, the aero works to add more downforce to the rear of the car as it moves faster. Massive 440mm carbon-silicon-carbide front brake discs with 10-piston calipers sit behind the 22-inch forged alloy wheels, with 410mm, four-piston units at the back. Pirelli P-Zero tyres are standard with Trofeo RS performance tyres available as an option.

Inside, there are lightweight sports seats for the driver and passenger, with extra lateral support over the standard Conti GT seats and a lower mounting position. They have 11-way adjustability and heating – it’s still a Bentley, after all.
The rear of the car features a lightweight carbon-fibre tub with a leather wraparound design. High-gloss carbon adorns the interior, together with leather and Dinamica synthetic suede upholstery. There’s also an individually numbered badge on the centre console to confirm the car’s exclusivity.
There are 24 core paint colours available, or you can get fancy with Bentley’s Mulliner customisation division. There are also 22 main hide colours for inside, with 11 secondary hide options and nine accent hides. You can also switch out the carbon-fibre for a range of aluminium finishes or Piano Black.

The rear-wheel-drive Continental GT Supersports is powered by a non-hybrid twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 with 666PS and 800Nm of torque, with an eight-speed double-clutch gearbox. That translates to a 0-62mph time of 3.7 seconds and a top-speed estimated at 192mph.
Handling is assisted by an electric limited-slip differential and a 16mm wider rear track than the standard Continental GT, as well as rear-wheel steering and new calibrations for the steering, suspension, traction control and stability control. Bentley says the new car can corner around 30% quicker than a Continental GT Speed, with up to 1.3G of lateral force.