Who needs a W12? Bentley’s most powerful car ever is a fuel-sipping plug-in hybrid

4 July 2024, 3:00 pm

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British luxury car manufacturer Bentley, owned by Germans, has broken its own record with the new 2025 plug-in hybrid Continental GT Speed. The vehicle, available as a coupe or convertible, boasts a powerful 575kW and 1000Nm of torque, reaching 0-100km/h in 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 335km/h. It can travel up to 81km on electric power alone. The Continental GT Speed features a smaller twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine coupled with an electric motor, a 25.9kWh battery, all-wheel drive, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The car also includes advanced technology such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Bentley plans to introduce a green traffic light predictor and offer downloadable music, videos, and games in the future.

Brands mentioned: Bentley

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