2024Speed
Bentley
Continental GT Speed
Power650 HP
0-100 km/h3.5s
Top Speed335 km/h
EngineFront Longitudinal
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Engineering Verdict
“Physics defying. The W12 engine offers a bottomless well of torque. The 48V active anti-roll bars keep the 2.3-ton car flat in corners.”
Bentley Continental GT Speed specs. W12 Grand Tourer. 650 HP.
Market Rivals
- Aston Martin DB12Compare Spec →
- Rolls-Royce WraithNot Archived
Legacy
PlatformThird Gen
Powertrain
Engine Type6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
Displacement6 L
Layout12 Cyl / Front Longitudinal
InductionTwin-Turbocharged
Power Output650 HP
Torque900 Nm
Transmission8-Speed DCT
Drive TypeAWD
Chassis & Dynamics
Front SuspensionDouble Wishbone Air
Rear SuspensionMulti-link Air
Front Brakes420mm Carbon Ceramic
Rear Brakes380mm Carbon Ceramic
Weight2273 kg
Dimensions
Length4850 mm
Width1954 mm
Height1405 mm
Wheelbase2851 mm
Trunk Space358 L
Seats4
Historical Context
The definitive Grand Tourer. The 'Speed' model is the most dynamic road car Bentley has ever built, utilizing the MSB platform shared with the Porsche Panamera.
Ownership Analysis
W12 is complex but refined. Electronics are VW group based.