Bentley Continental GT, Flying Spur get new 680hp V8 hybrid

Bentley Motors has introduced a second plug-in hybrid V8 option for its Flying Spur, Continental GT and GTC (convertible) models. Dubbed the High Performance Hybrid, the powertrain is a slightly lower-powered alternative to the existing 782hp,1,000Nm Ultra Performance setup. 

1. New hybrid setup outperforms previous-gen W12 Speed powertrain
2. Bentley India website features the cars with the new powertrain

Bentley Continental GT, Flying Spur new hybrid powertrain specs

680hp, 930Nm 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8

The new PHEVs are run by the familiar 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 paired with a gearbox-mounted electric motor, similar to the Ultra Performance version. However, the combined output is slightly lower at 680hp and 930Nm. The Continental GT and GTC accelerate from 0 to 100kph in 3.7 seconds and 3.9 seconds, respectively (the latter time also applies to the Bentley Flying Spur). Both GT models share a 25.9kWh battery, delivering an electric-only range of 85km in the GT and 82km in the GTC.

Variant-wise hybrid system on offer 

“Though the Ultra Performance Hybrid of the Speed remains the most extreme powertrain in Bentley’s range, it’s significant that the new hybrid outperforms the previous generation’s W12 Speed powertrain on all power, torque and performance parameters,” stated the Crewe-based automaker. Among the four variants of the Flying Spur and Continental GT, only the range-starting Core and Azure get this new setup, while the more powerful hybrid system is exclusive to the top-spec Mulliner and Speed.

Bentley India’s website lists the Flying Spur, Continental GT and GTC luxury cars with both Ultra Performance and High Performance hybrid powertrains. The Bentayga, along with its EWB version, is also listed.