Bentley just did something it hasn’t done in years: it made a Continental GT that cares more about the driver than the passengers. The new Bentley Continental Supersports drops the rear seats, ditches all-wheel drive, throws out the hybrid gear, and sends every one of its 657 horses to the back wheels. For a brand famous for plush, effortless grand tourers, this is a genuine shift in character.
It’s also rare. Only 500 will ever be built, each one numbered, and it revives a badge that dates back a full century. If you’ve been searching for the new Bentley Supersports, its price, engine details, or whether you can actually buy one in the US or the Gulf, here’s the complete picture based on what Bentley has officially confirmed.
What Is the Bentley Continental Supersports?
The Supersports name isn’t new. Bentley first used “Super Sports” back in 1925 on the 4½ Litre, which became the first Bentley to hit 100 mph. The badge has appeared only a handful of times since, always reserved for the most extreme version of the car. This 2026 model is just the fourth Supersports in Bentley’s history, which tells you how seriously Crewe treats the name.
What makes this one different is the philosophy. Instead of chasing outright top speed with a bigger engine, Bentley went the opposite direction. It stripped weight, sharpened the handling, and reworked the whole car around driver engagement. A century after the original 1925 Super Sports became the first production Bentley to crack 100 mph, the winged B is bringing the name back, for only the fourth time in history.
The result is, by Bentley’s own account, the most focused Continental GT the company has ever built. It’s the lightest Bentley in 85 years, the first rear-drive Continental GT outside racing, and it rolls out with a limited run of 500 individually numbered units.
The car even carries an internal codename with a story attached. The car’s internal codename, Project Mildred, honors Mildred Mary Petre, the 1920s racing driver who set a 24-hour endurance record at Montlhéry by averaging nearly 90 mph solo in a Bentley 4½ Litre.
Engine and Performance
Here’s where the Supersports makes its biggest statement. While the rest of the Continental GT range has moved to plug-in hybrid power, the Supersports goes purely to internal combustion.
Bentley debuted the new Continental GT Supersports, which packs a twin-turbo V-8 engine good for 657 horsepower. That sends the luxury performance car to 62 mph in 3.7 seconds. Top speed is a claimed 192 mph (roughly 310 km/h).
The engine itself is a heavily reworked version of Bentley’s familiar 4.0-liter unit. Its beating heart is a non-hybrid variant of a strengthened 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with a stronger crankcase, enlarged cylinder heads, and massive turbochargers. It also breathes through a full-length titanium Akrapovic exhaust, which saves weight and gives the V8 a harder edge.
Power goes to the rear wheels only through a recalibrated eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox. It’s paired to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and rear-wheel drive, and importantly, it’s not a hybrid. This is the first road-going Continental GT ever to be rear-wheel drive, outside of Bentley’s GT3 race cars.
Key Performance Specs
| Specification | Detail |
| Engine | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 (non-hybrid) |
| Power | 657 hp (666 PS) |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) |
| Transmission | 8-speed dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| 0–62 mph | 3.7 seconds |
| Top speed | 192 mph (~310 km/h) |
| Weight | Under 2,000 kg |
| Production | 500 units worldwide |
The way that power is managed matters as much as the number itself. An electronic limited-slip differential and brake-based torque vectoring manage the torque. Bentley also widened the rear track and added rear-wheel steering for extra agility. The chassis leans on a 48-volt active anti-roll system that reacts almost instantly. Twin-chamber dampers and a 48V anti-roll system can quash body roll in just 0.3 seconds.
On the right tires, the grip figures are serious for a car this size. With Trofeo RS tires, the Supersports delivers up to 1.3 g of lateral force, which is 30% more than a GT Speed.
Weight Loss: The Real Headline
Big power grabs attention, but the diet is the more impressive engineering story. Bentley threw everything at cutting weight, and the payoff is dramatic. Bentley ditched all-wheel drive, the rear seats, and every unnecessary gram to get the curb weight under 2,000 kg, nearly 500 kg lighter than the standard Continental GT.
That makes it, as Bentley proudly points out, the lightest car it has produced in 85 years. Much of the saving comes from swapping aluminum panels for carbon fiber, including the roof, which also lowers the center of gravity.
The aerodynamics were reworked from the ground up rather than just bolted on for looks. A deep front splitter, a fixed rear wing, carbon-fiber dive planes, new side sills, fender blades, and a completely redesigned rear diffuser combine to generate more than 660 pounds of additional downforce compared to a Continental GT Speed.
The braking hardware matches the ambition. Expect carbon-silicon-carbide discs measuring 440 mm up front with 10-piston calipers and 410 mm discs at the rear. The 22-inch forged wheels were developed with Manthey Racing, a name motorsport fans will recognize from the Nürburgring.
Design: Function Over Flash
The Supersports doesn’t try to be subtle, but almost everything on the exterior earns its place through aerodynamics rather than decoration. The dive planes, the fixed wing, the fender vents, and the aggressive diffuser are all there to keep the car planted at speed.
Inside, the changes are just as significant. This is a strict two-seater. Where the rear seats normally sit, Bentley installed a carbon fiber tub that keeps the cabin looking finished rather than gutted. Instead of rear seats, Bentley has fitted a “precision-engineered” carbon fiber tub that fills in the void where the rear seats are, while still integrating into the rest of the cabin.
The front seats are new, lower, and grippier than the standard car’s. The driver and passenger get a set of lightweight sports seats that hold you in with more bolstering in a lower driving position. Although they are designed for an enhanced and engaged driver experience, these 11-way power-adjustable heated seats are finished in a luxurious blend of leather and Dinamica.
Despite the sporting focus, this is still a Bentley, and the personalization options are enormous. Owners can opt to have the entire interior of the Supersports completed in 22 different colors of “Main Hides,” 11 different “Secondary Hides,” and nine “Accent Hides” in a variety of single, dual, and tri-tone finishes. Every car is hand-built in Crewe, and Mulliner can take the customization even further.
Technology and Features
The Supersports keeps the core tech from the current Continental GT, which is a good thing. You get the familiar rotating display setup and a modern cabin without losing Bentley’s signature analog touches.
Just like with the regular Continental GT, the Supersports features a digital gauge cluster and a 12.3-inch center touchscreen. The dashboard and upper door panels are trimmed in carbon fiber, with a two-tone color scheme as standard and monotone or tri-tone options available.
Standard connectivity includes wireless smartphone integration, and buyers can expect Bentley’s usual premium audio, driver assistance systems, and configurable drive modes. What you won’t find is a long list of comfort gadgets aimed at rear passengers, because there are no rear passengers. This is a deliberately purist cabin.
Fuel Economy and Range
Nobody buys a 657-hp Bentley for efficiency, and the Supersports won’t surprise you here. Being non-hybrid, it doesn’t get the electric-assisted economy of the plug-in Continental GT models.
Regional listings put real-world efficiency in a familiar big-GT range. The fuel average of the Bentley Continental Supersports 2026 is 4.5 – 7 KM/L. That works out to roughly 11 to 16 mpg depending on how you drive it, which is about what you’d expect from a twin-turbo V8 with this much output. In Gulf driving conditions, with air conditioning working hard and plenty of temptation to use the throttle, plan for the lower end of that figure.
Price: US and Gulf Markets
This is where you need to separate confirmed numbers from estimates, because Bentley had not published a full official retail price at the time of the car’s reveal.
United States (USD)
Bentley has not released an official US MSRP for the Supersports yet. What we do know is the base car it’s built on. Pricing for the new Bentley Continental GT Supersports remains a mystery, but expect a pretty significant bump over the current Continental GT, which starts at around $285,000.
For context, current 2026 Continental GT and GTC models are listed in the US in the $335,000 to $343,000 range before options. Given the Supersports’ limited run, bespoke build, and halo status, most industry estimates put it comfortably north of $350,000 and likely higher once personalization is added. Treat any exact US figure as an estimate until Bentley confirms it.
Gulf and UAE (AED)
Regional pricing has started to appear through UAE listings, though it should still be read as early/indicative rather than a final official retail figure. The price of the Bentley Continental Supersports 2026 in the UAE ranges from AED 1,076,700 for the base variant coupé to AED 1,184,800 for the top-of-the-line Convertible ISR Edition variant. These prices of Bentley Continental Supersports in the UAE are ex-factory.
Some dealer and export listings for early allocation cars are already higher. One Dubai listing for a numbered example was advertised well above AED 1.8 million, which reflects the premium that limited-run, first-delivery cars tend to command in the region.
| Market | Price | Status |
| USA | $350,000+ (est.) | Estimated, no official MSRP confirmed |
| UAE | From ~AED 1,076,700 (ex-factory) | Early regional listing, indicative |
| UAE (early allocation) | AED 1.8M+ | Dealer/export listings, market-driven |
Buyers in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman should expect broadly similar pricing to the UAE, adjusted for local taxes, registration, and import structure. Because only 500 cars exist globally, allocation matters more than the sticker price. Established Bentley clients will get first access.
Availability and Timeline
If you want one, the calendar is tight and the clock is already running. Order open in March 2026, with production kicking off in Q4 2026 and first deliveries arriving early 2027.
The Supersports is confirmed for a broad list of markets, including both the regions AutoCram readers care about most. Markets: UK, Europe (EU27 + Switzerland + Turkey), USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Oman, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait. Every Gulf country in that list is covered, which is good news for regional buyers.
Because production is capped at 500 units worldwide across all those markets, actual availability in any single country will be very limited. This is not a car you’ll find sitting on a showroom floor.
US vs Gulf: What’s Different?
For the most part, the Supersports is the same car wherever it’s sold, but a few practical differences are worth knowing.
- Allocation over availability. In both regions, getting a build slot depends heavily on your relationship with Bentley. The Gulf, with its strong luxury-performance market, will see healthy demand for its share of the 500 cars.
- Hot-weather considerations. For Gulf buyers, the non-hybrid V8 and big cooling package are well suited to sustained high-speed driving, but the carbon-heavy, track-focused setup means you’ll want to think about tire choice. The stickier Trofeo RS tires trade some longevity and comfort for grip, which matters on hot Gulf tarmac.
- Convertible option. A Supersports Convertible has appeared in regional listings, giving open-top buyers a choice the coupe-focused coverage often overlooks. Expect a price premium over the coupe.
- Spec and personalization. Mulliner personalization is available globally, so cabin materials and finishes are largely down to the individual buyer rather than the market.
How It Compares to Rivals
At this price and with this focus, the Supersports competes with a small group of high-end, driver-oriented GTs and supercars. The most natural comparisons include
- Aston Martin DB12: Britain’s other muscular GT, more of a traditional grand tourer than a stripped-out special.
- Ferrari Roma / 12Cilindri: front-engined Ferraris that blend GT comfort with serious pace and badge appeal.
- Porsche 911 Turbo S: the benchmark for usable everyday performance, and a car Bentley’s new engineering boss knows intimately from his Porsche days.
- Mercedes-AMG SL 63 / GT: plush, powerful, and more comfort-focused than the hardcore Bentley.
What sets the Supersports apart is the combination Bentley offers: hand-built Crewe luxury, a genuine limited-edition collector angle, and a rear-drive purity none of its stablemates provide. Reviewers have noted how unusual that mix is. Top Gear, testing it in mid-2026, described it as a pared-back, two-seat, rear-wheel-drive Continental is dramatically lighter than the standard car and, philosophically at least, something they loved.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Genuinely rare: only 500 will ever be built, each numbered
- Pure non-hybrid V8 with a proper Akrapovic titanium exhaust
- Huge weight savings make it the lightest Bentley in 85 years
- First road-going rear-wheel-drive Continental GT, with real handling upgrades
- Full Bentley luxury and Mulliner personalization despite the sporting focus
- Strong collector and investment potential
Cons
- Official US pricing not yet confirmed, and it won’t be cheap
- Strictly a two-seater with no rear seats
- Non-hybrid means unremarkable fuel economy
- Very limited availability; allocation favors existing clients
- Some reviewers note the driving position sits higher than ideal for a hardcore car
- Track-focused tire options trade comfort and longevity for grip
People Also Ask
- Is the Bentley Supersports rear-wheel drive? Yes. It’s the first production Continental GT to use rear-wheel drive only, outside of Bentley’s GT3 race cars. Every other Continental GT in the current range uses all-wheel drive.
- How many Bentley Continental Supersports will be made? Just 500 units worldwide, each individually numbered. Buyers can even request a specific number.
- Is the new Supersports a hybrid? No. Unlike the rest of the Continental GT lineup, the Supersports uses a pure internal-combustion 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with no hybrid assistance.
- When can I buy one? Order books opened in March 2026, production begins in late 2026, and first deliveries are expected in early 2027.
- Does it have back seats? No. The rear seats were removed to save weight and replaced with a carbon fiber tub, making it a strict two-seater.
Final Verdict: Who Is It For?
The Bentley Continental Supersports is not the Bentley for someone who wants to waft along in silence with three passengers and a full boot. It’s the opposite. This is Bentley building a car for the driver who already has the comfortable GT and now wants something sharper, rarer, and more involving.
For US and Gulf buyers, the appeal comes down to three things: exclusivity, engineering, and the fact that it’s one of the last pure combustion Bentleys of this kind. With only 500 examples worldwide, a genuinely re-engineered rear-drive chassis and a hand-built Crewe cabin, it’s as much a collector’s piece as a driver’s car. The non-hybrid V8 and titanium exhaust give it a character the electrified models simply can’t match.
If you’re a serious enthusiast or collector with the means and, crucially, the Bentley relationship to secure an allocation, the Supersports is one of the most compelling cars the brand has made in years. For everyone else, the standard Continental GT remains the more sensible, more practical choice. But sensible was never the point of a Supersports.
Prices and specifications are based on information available at the time of writing. Official US pricing and some final regional figures were still to be confirmed by Bentley. Always check with an authorized Bentley dealer for current pricing, availability, and specifications in your market.
FAQs
1. What is the price of the Bentley Continental Supersports in the US?
Bentley hasn’t confirmed an official US MSRP yet. It’s built on the Continental GT, which starts around $285,000, and the Supersports is expected to cost a significant amount more, likely $350,000 or higher once options are added. Any exact US figure right now is an estimate.
2. What is the Bentley Supersports price in the UAE?
Early UAE listings show the Supersports starting from around AED 1,076,700 (ex-factory) for the coupe, rising to roughly AED 1,184,800 for the top convertible variant. These are indicative regional figures, and early allocation cars from dealers have been advertised well above AED 1.8 million.
3. Is the Bentley Continental Supersports available in Gulf countries?
Yes. Bentley has confirmed the UAE, Saudi Arabia (via regional distribution), Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman among its markets. However, with only 500 cars globally, regional supply is very limited and prioritizes existing Bentley customers.
4. How fast is the Bentley Continental Supersports?
It does 0–62 mph in 3.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 192 mph (about 310 km/h), powered by a 657-hp twin-turbo V8.
5. Is there a Supersports Convertible?
Yes. A convertible version has appeared in regional listings alongside the coupe, giving open-top buyers an option, though at a higher price than the coupe.
