International media giant Newsweek has spotlighted Bentley’s illustrious legacy of crafting excellent grand touring cars with contemporary, exquisite designs by voting the 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed to its selection of Most Anticipated New Vehicles.
With the fourth-generation Continental GT Speed, panelists in Newsweek’s Autos Team said they carefully evaluated models and based their selection on numerous factors.
“Every effort was made to accurately predict which models will come to market and when [in 2025], given the intelligence available at the time of publication,” the team said.
Produced with Bentley’s hallmark excellence, the 2025 Continental GT Speed can be specified to over 46 billion different combinations, allowing owners to personalize every detail to their own tastes. Each element, from its advanced chassis to the hand-finished interior, embodies Bentley’s meticulous dedication to craftsmanship.
The new Continental GT Speed redefines luxury performance with its pioneering Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain, which seamlessly merges power and sustainability. A 4.0-liter V8 engine combined with an electric motor let it accelerate from rest to 100 km/h in just 3.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 335 km/h. While offering thrilling performance, the car can also travel a considerable distance on electric power alone.
Fitted to the 2025 Continental GT Speed is the new Bentley Performance Active Chassis system, complemented by equally new dual-valve dampers dual-chamber air springs. The new components enhance the Bentley Dynamic Ride and torque vectoring systems. All this results in levels of dynamic stability and steering feel not seen on any previous Continental GT model.
The developments are not lost on Newsweek’s Autos Team, which declared: “Having a lot of power does not have to be paired with a bone-rattling experience. The Bentley Continental GT Speed leads the balanced charge of a new crop of grand tourers.”
Newsweek’s annual award underscores the industry’s most promising releases, recognizing vehicles that excite both enthusiasts and drivers alike. This honor reinforces Bentley’s leadership in luxury automotive innovation as it continues to craft a future of sustainable, refined, and extraordinary driving experiences.
