A century after the original ‘Super Sports’ broke 100 mph, Bentley redefines the concept of performance luxury with its lightest and most dynamic Grand Tourer yet.
Bentley Motors has unveiled the most driver-focused road car in its long and storied history: the new Bentley Continental GT Supersports. Limited to just 500 individually numbered examples, this latest evolution combines handcrafted British luxury with track-ready precision.
Marking 100 years since the first Bentley ‘Super Sports’, the new Supersports reimagines the concept for the modern era with rear-wheel drive, a sub-two-tonne weight figure, and an exhilarating 666 PS (657 hp) twin-turbo V8. It is the first non-hybrid Bentley in years and the most powerful production V8 ever installed in a Crewe-built car.
“The new Supersports is more than just the most driver-focused Bentley yet,” said Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, Chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors. “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.”
Performance with Poise
The Supersports takes the Continental GT’s grand-touring DNA and channels it through a lens of motorsport engineering. Its Akrapovič titanium exhaust, carbon-ceramic brakes, and lightweight forged 22-inch Manthey Racing wheels underscore its intent. Every component serves both purpose and poise, from the largest aerodynamic splitter ever fitted to a Bentley to the carbon-fiber roof that lowers the center of gravity while saving weight.
Under the hood, the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 delivers 800 Nm (590 lb-ft ) of torque, launching the Supersports from 0 to 62 mph in 3.7 seconds toward a projected 192 mph top speed. Yet the story here is not about numbers alone – it’s about feel. Engineers prioritized driver engagement, creating the first rear-wheel-drive Continental GT ever built.
Design Defined by Function
A dramatic new front bumper and dive planes manage airflow, while a fixed rear wing and diffuser create over 300 kg (661.39 lbsmu) more downforce than the Continental GT Speed. Bentley’s designers made each aerodynamic piece from exposed carbon fiber, proving that form can follow function while maintaining unmistakable elegance.
Inside, the two-seat cabin is sculpted around a driver-centric experience. New lightweight sports seats sit lower for a race-ready position, trimmed in a blend of leather, Dinamica, and carbon fiber. Customers can commission monotone, duo-tone, or tri-tone interiors, with bespoke hides, Dark Chrome accents, and individually numbered plaques denoting each car’s exclusivity.
Handcrafted Rarity
As with every Bentley, the Supersports is crafted by hand in Crewe. Each example can be personalized through Mulliner, with 24 exterior paint colors, five unique Design Themes, and an array of finish options ranging from high-gloss carbon fiber to engine-turned aluminum.
The debut specification, “Nightfall,” pairs Anthracite gloss paint with Camel striping and a contrasting grille “8.” Another, “Daybreak,” combines Jetstream Matte with Arctica and Portofino accents, illustrating Bentley’s dual focus on luxury and dynamism.
A Legacy Reborn
The Supersports name dates to 1925, when Bentley’s first ‘Super Sports’ became the marque’s original 100 mph car. Later revivals in 2009 and 2017 defined the pinnacle of performance for their generations. This new model – Project Mildred, named in honor of pioneering racer Mildred Mary Petre – continues that lineage while pushing the brand into a new era of purposeful performance.
Production begins in Q4 2026, with first deliveries slated for early 2027 across key luxury markets, including the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East.
The Bentley Continental GT Supersports blends visceral performance with bespoke craftsmanship. A century after the name first made history, Bentley’s lightest and most dynamic Grand Tourer ever created redefines what it means to drive luxury.
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