The Continental GT is renowned for its perfect blend of sumptuous luxury and incredible performance. But in the new Continental GT S, the emphasis deliberately leans more on the car’s sporting characteristics, with a standard Sports Exhaust fitted to amplify the aural drama of the 550PS 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8. Acceleration from 0-60mph takes just 3.9 seconds.
Bentley Dynamic Ride also comes as standard, an advanced 48V electric active anti-roll control system that compensates for body roll in corners to improve agility. Ride comfort is also improved at cruising speeds, with the left and right-hand wheels decoupled from each other – a bump on the left, doesn’t translate to a bump across the whole of the car.
The Continental GT S takes on a more dramatic aesthetic with its gloss black details, dark tinted headlights and taillights, topped off by distinctive S badging on the front wings.
The interior is performance-focused, with a two-tone colour split that’s unique to the S models. A Dinamica fabric – akin to the Alcantara material often used in motorsport – proves ideal for the steering wheel, gear lever, seat cushion and seat backrest of the Continental GT S, with the remainder of the interior trimmed in sumptuous leather. Finishing touches include a metal S signature badge on the fascia and illuminated Bentley treadplates with the ‘S’ device replacing the Bentley Motors Ltd plaque.
