If you want the ultimate expression of prestige and class wrapped in a grand touring body, then you want a Bentley Continental GT. It’s big, stylish, has a super-smooth ride, and plenty of power. While some feel that Rolls-Royce has become the ultimate expression of extravagance, Bentley has retained its class and appeal by building cars for people who love to drive, not just show off their wealth.
The Continental GT Speed combines Bentley’s long history of large, powerful, luxury coupes and leans into its racing heritage with power coming from a twin-turbocharged 12-cylinder engine, making a relentless 650 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. It may have the Speed badge, but the Conti GT Speed doesn’t compromise on the true luxury or detail demanded by Bentley’s clients – and so it’s priced accordingly. Our tester came with a $370,000 price tag, with around $80,000 of that being options.
Unfortunately, this isn’t just a test drive review of a phenomenal car; it’s also a goodbye to the W12 engine in series production form, as Bentley has announced the end of its production by the end of April 2024.
