The 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed First Edition represents a remarkable evolution in the realm of super luxury coupes. Bentley has meticulously redesigned this iconic model, infusing it with a blend of modern aesthetics and cutting-edge technology. The exterior is a testament to Bentley's commitment to craftsmanship, featuring crystal cut headlights and horizontal teardrop taillights that exude a contemporary flair. The transition from a 12-cylinder gas engine to a V8 plug-in hybrid might stir controversy among purists, but it delivers an impressive 771 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque, ensuring a powerful yet silent drive with up to 50 miles of all-electric range.
Inside, the Bentley Continental GT Speed continues to impress with its luxurious and customizable interior. The faceted door panels and textured metal dials evoke the precision of fine jewelry, while the rotating display with bezel-set gauges adds a touch of sophistication. Despite the subtle changes, the interior maintains the opulence Bentley is known for, offering over 4 million combinations of colors, textures, and finishes for a truly personalized experience. The driving experience is equally versatile, with modes ranging from the serene E mode to the exhilarating sport mode, allowing drivers to fully exploit the car's formidable power. The 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed is not just a car; it's a bespoke masterpiece that caters to the discerning tastes of its owners.
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Not long ago I told you about the most beautiful car I’ve ever driven, the 2024 Bentley Continental GTC convertible coupe. I easily fell in love with its simple proportions, effortless drive and surprising power under foot.
Inside, the yacht-like blonde wood and cream leather upholstery were set apart by nautical switc
Inside, the Bentley Continental GT Speed continues to impress with its luxurious and customizable interior. The faceted door panels and textured metal dials evoke the precision of fine jewelry, while the rotating display with bezel-set gauges adds a touch of sophistication. Despite the subtle changes, the interior maintains the opulence Bentley is known for, offering over 4 million combinations of colors, textures, and finishes for a truly personalized experience. The driving experience is equally versatile, with modes ranging from the serene E mode to the exhilarating sport mode, allowing drivers to fully exploit the car's formidable power. The 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed is not just a car; it's a bespoke masterpiece that caters to the discerning tastes of its owners.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottyreiss/2024/11/25/2025-bentley-continental-still-the-most-beautiful-car-in-the-world/
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Not long ago I told you about the most beautiful car I’ve ever driven, the 2024 Bentley Continental GTC convertible coupe. I easily fell in love with its simple proportions, effortless drive and surprising power under foot.
Inside, the yacht-like blonde wood and cream leather upholstery were set apart by nautical switc
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00:00This is the 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed First Edition.
00:06It's rare that Bentley redesigns its cars top to bottom,
00:10but this represents a full transformation
00:13of the Bentley Continental,
00:14one of the most popular super luxury coupes on the road.
00:18The design of the Bentley Continental GT
00:20starts with the idea of jewelry.
00:22This is the biggest piece of jewelry
00:24and maybe the most expensive piece of jewelry
00:27some people will ever own.
00:28It starts with the crystal cut headlights,
00:30which have what they call an eyebrow.
00:32Above that lighted eyebrow, there are crystal blocks.
00:36Below it, the headlights are sort of ice cube style.
00:40Altogether, it adds a very modern flair
00:42to the Bentley Continental GT.
00:44On the rear, the Bentley Continental is notable
00:46for its new tail lights.
00:48They are horizontal teardrops, crystal cut, glowing red,
00:52and there's no chrome surround to them
00:54as they had in the past.
00:56As controversial as it is to replace
00:58a 12-cylinder gas-powered engine
01:01with a V8 and a plug-in hybrid electric,
01:03this one produces more power.
01:05771 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque.
01:09Also notable and probably part of the controversy
01:12is when you turn on this car, it's completely silent.
01:15What that does give you, though,
01:16is about 50 miles of all-electric driving range.
01:20Turn it over to sport mode and the V8 engine kicks in.
01:23One thing that Bentley didn't change
01:25is the silhouette of this car.
01:27There are subtle changes to the exterior,
01:29but overall, it looks and feels like a Bentley Continental.
01:34It has that swoop of the hood line down to the rear spoiler.
01:37It has a very beautifully defined front end,
01:40and they maintain the wide front grille.
01:42Inside, you'll find door panels that are faceted
01:45in sort of a diamond cut.
01:46That's quite a departure from the leather-covered
01:49door panels of the last edition.
01:51You'll also find textured metal dials
01:53that feel sort of like a watch bezel in your hand.
01:57And on the rotating display, you'll
01:59find bezel-set gauges that are crystal-topped,
02:03just like a watch.
02:04Changes to the interior of the Bentley Continental
02:07are actually a little subtle.
02:08A lot of the things that you'll see here
02:10were rolled out in the prior model,
02:12including the center console and the steering wheel.
02:15But you'll still see the same proportions
02:18of leather and trim details that we saw in the prior model.
02:22What is different is how this car drives.
02:25If you want to drive the Bentley Continental just in electric,
02:28you can tap E mode.
02:29If you don't want to drive in electric,
02:31you can actually just turn that off.
02:33If you want to use all 771 horsepower,
02:37you're going to dial it over here to sport mode,
02:41and that's where you'll hear the engine.
02:43You can also turn it to B mode, which
02:46is sort of sport mode light.
02:47The real magic about owning a Bentley
02:49is you don't just buy a Bentley, you commission one.
02:52There are over 4 million combinations
02:55of colors and textures and finishes and materials
02:59that you get to choose from when you're designing your Bentley.
03:02Ultimately, you should have the car that best
03:03fits your life and your style.
03:05The panels that surround the front and even the rear seats
03:09are curved to give you that feel of being in a cocoon.
03:13One of the choices that buyers will have
03:15is light chrome or dark chrome.
03:17And you can see here, this chrome is dark,
03:20but the chrome that surrounds this watch bezel is light.
03:23The dark chrome details are nice because there's less glare
03:26and there's less flash inside the cabin.
03:28But if you choose colors or textures or finishes that
03:32could use a little more light, a light chrome finish
03:35will add that extra amount of light in the cabin.
03:38The Bentley Continental is available in essentially
03:41two trims.
03:41There is the GT Speed, and then there
03:44is the GTC, or Convertible.
03:47Both can be purchased with the first edition package,
03:49which adds another level of detail
03:51and also first edition badging.
03:54The Bentley Continental is absolutely a delight to drive.
03:57The 50 miles of all-electric range
03:59gives you the luxury of driving quietly,
04:02and it has instant torque.
04:04It takes off like a rocket.
04:06But dial it into sport mode, and all 771 horsepower
04:10really set you free.