The fourth-generation Bentley Continental GT is all set to make its international debut subsequent month. The carmaker has launched photos of the pre-production prototype together with some details about its hybrid powertrain.
The primary Continental GT of the fashionable period was launched in 2002. Since then, the posh coupe has featured both a V8 or a W12 engine beneath the hood. The brand new one although, will change to a V8 hybrid powertrain.
In line with Bentley, the brand new “Extremely Efficiency Hybrid” powertrain delivers 771 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque. It would even be able to overlaying as much as 50 miles in pure-electric mode.
Bentley claims the brand new Continental GT would be the most dynamically succesful street automobile the corporate has ever produced. Will probably be based mostly on a brand new chassis with an energetic all-wheel drive system with torque vectoring, 4-wheel steering, an digital Restricted Slip Differential, 48V electrical energetic anti-roll management and new, superior dual-valve dampers.
On the surface, the brand new Continental GT appears to be like roughly just like the outgoing model. It has a protracted bonnet with flared wheel arches, a large grille and oval headlamps. The rear options slim tail lamp items with the Bentley badge within the centre.
Supply: Bentley