Bentley reveals rear wheel drive only Continental GT Supersports

Bentley has revealed the Continental GT Supersports, a rear wheel drive only, high performance model, with a run of 500 units.

It is the lightest Bentley in 85 years and is the first Continental GT to not feature all wheel drive.

The Continental GT Supersports is powered by a non-hybridised 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8, producing 666PS, with the uplift in power due to uprated cylinder heads, larger turbochargers and a stronger crankcase.

Akrapovič developed a full-length titanium exhaust specifically for the Supersports, while Porsche race team Manthey Racing provided 22-inch forged wheels for the car.

Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres are available optionally, allowing the car to corner around 30% quicker than a standard Continental GT.

Other dynamic improvements include twin-chamber dampers, Bentley Dynamic Ride, 10-piston front brake calipers with 440mm discs, an aerodynamic kit and an electronic limited-slip differental.

Bentley said that the Supersports is nearly half a tonne lighter than a standard Continental GT, thanks to a carbon fibre roof, the removal of the rear seats and some advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), along with the fitment of lightweight sports seats.

It is the fourth Bentley to wear the Supersports name, following 2017’s 710PS Continental GT and 2009’s two-seat-only, 204mph Continental GT.