The development process for the new Bentley Continental GT Hybrid continues. Bentley is working on the long-awaited plug-in hybrid variant of its popular model. An alternative that will allow customers of the exclusive British brand to enjoy extraordinary performance together with a high level of efficiency.
the bet of Bentley
by electrification is a reality. The British manufacturer of super-luxury cars began its particular transition process towards sustainable mobility some time ago. The company has decided to opt for plug-in hybrid technology (PHEV). A solution that is already present in the range of models as important as the Bentley Bentayga and the Bentley Fyling Spur.
All eyes are now on the Bentley Continental GT. What will happen to this model? Will it finally succumb to electrification? The idea that the Continental GT bet on plug-in hybrid technology is not something new. Moreover, a year ago Bentley began development of this model. However, why hasn’t it hit the market? Let’s go into detail.
Spy photos of the Bentley Continental GT Hybrid
A few years ago our spy photographers hunted down a test specimen of the Continental GT Hybrid in southern Europe. Unfortunately, and after a few sightings, the model disappeared from the roads and little else was known about the project. Did Bentley rule out the plug-in variant of the Continental GT? The truth is that taking into account the time that has passed since the first sighting, it is something that we cannot rule out.
In 2021, a senior Bentley official revealed that the company’s customers had been insisting on the idea of an electrified Continental GT with which to circulate freely in metropolitan areas. A demand that is behind the reactivation of the development process and is the main incentive for which Bentley has finally given the green light to this new plug-in hybrid.
One more time, the expected Bentley Continental GT Hybrid has been hunted in broad daylight. A sighting that has again occurred in the southern part of the Old Continent and that shows us a more advanced development. Just take a look at the cover that hides the socket to recharge the powertrain battery. It is perfectly integrated into the design. In addition, this new sighting shows that the development continues.
Bentley Continental GT Hybrid, balance between performance and efficiency
All these years in which the Continental GT Hybrid has been around have been decisive for Bentley to find the perfect balance between performance and efficiency. Let us remember that both the Bentayga and the Flying Spur Hybrid make use of a propulsion system made up of a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 petrol engine and a small electric motor. The 100% electric autonomy offered by both models is around 40 kilometers.