The automaker has announced a facelifted version of the extravagant sedan that includes the new plug-in-hybrid V-8 from the refreshed Continental GT.
The powertrain, which Bentley calls the “Ultra Performance Hybrid,” combines a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 that peaks at 584 horsepower with a 187-hp electric motor squashed between the engine and the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The two combine for a total output of 771 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque.
The electric motor sources its power from a 25.9-kWh battery, which is claimed to provide up to 51 miles of EV-only driving range based on the rather optimistic European WLTP test cycle. That’s likely closer to 40 miles using the EPA’s methodology. In the Conti, the electric motor can propel the car at speeds up to 87 mph using electricity alone, though that may change for the Flying Spur.
On top of powering the refreshed Continental GT, the mighty PHEV powertrain has been making the rounds throughout the greater Volkswagen Group’s production facilities. The recently announced plug-in-hybrid Lamborghini Urus SE uses a slightly more powerful version of the same setup, while Porsche just announced a new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid with the same system.
The manufacturer released a single teaser image of the new car showcasing a slightly revised front end. Bentley promises to reveal more information “in due course”
