100 years after the birth of the first Bentley “Super Sports”, the nameplate returns for only the fourth model in the car maker’s long and storied history. It’s set to adorn the most driver-focused Continental GT ever.
Featuring rear-wheel drive, a two-seat cabin and a gross weight below two tonne, this non-hybrid, pure internal combustion monster has a new 490kW/800Nm twin turbo V8 at its heart, with power fed through an eight-speed double clutch gearbox.
Carbon ceramic brakes, new 22-inch lightweight forged wheels developed with Manthey Racing and an Akrapovič full-length titanium exhaust system are standard, while Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres are available.
A new front bumper integrates the biggest front splitter ever fitted to a Bentley road car, and feeds cooling air to the engine and front brakes. Carbon fibre dive planes, side sills, fender blades, a rear diffuser and fixed rear wing all feature.
This combines to generate more than 300kg more downforce than a Continental GT Speed. The weight saving regime extends to the roof, which is now a carbon fibre panel to also lower centre of gravity, while maintaining structural stiffness.
Inside, the two-seat cabin features new, highly bolstered sports seats, positioned lower in the car, with the rear cabin environment replaced with a carbon fibre and leather shell. Monotone, duo-tone and tri-tone interiors are available.
Each features extensive use of leather, Dinamica and carbon fibre for a performance-focused space. “The new Supersports is more than just the most driver-focused Bentley yet,” Bentley chairman and CEO Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser said.
“It signifies a return to Bentley making more extreme cars – ones that combine extraordinary breadth of ability with true driver engagement, while remaining pieces of automotive artwork unique and bespoke to each customer,” he added.
“Bentley has always thrived when revealing a more daring side, and the new Supersports is a statement of our intent while celebrating 100 years of the name.”
Strictly limited to just 500 examples globally, the Bentley Supersports has been confirmed for the Australian market. Production begins in Q4 of next year, with order books open in March 2026. Customer cars are expected to land here in early 2027.
