Billed as the “most driver-focused Continental GT ever”, Bentley’s rear-driven Supersports is coming to SA in limited numbers. Here’s what this extreme 2-seater will cost…
- Just 500 units of Supersports to be made
- Non-hybrid V8, rear-wheel drive and 2 seats
- “Most driver-focused Continental GT ever”
- Whopping R5-million more than GT Speed
The extreme new Bentley Continental GT Supersports – which features rear-wheel drive, a 2-seater cabin and a weight of below 2 000 kg – will be available in South Africa in limited numbers. And we now know how much this coupé will cost.
Yes, thanks to the super-savvy vehicle-information specialists over at duoporta.com, we can confirm the new Continental GT Supersports will have a starting price of R11 644 000 in SA. For context, that’s a whopping R5 110 000 more than the Continental GT Speed (R6 534 000) and some R4 587 000 pricier than the Continental GT Mulliner (R7 057 000).
Billed as the “most driver-focused Continental GT ever” and only the 4th Supersports model in the Crewe-based automaker’s 107-year history, the newcomer will start rolling off the assembly line in the United Kingdom in the 4th quarter of 2026. Bentley says production will be “strictly limited” to 500 individually numbered units.
Interestingly, while other Continental GT derivatives employ a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain and all-wheel drive, the Supersports instead uses a non-hybrid version of the twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 (complete with a “stronger crankcase, uprated cylinder heads and larger turbos”) and rear-wheel drive.
Peak system outputs stand at 490 kW and 800 Nm (down on the electrified GT Speed’s figures of 575 kW and 100 Nm), while the sprint from zero to 100 kph takes a claimed 3.7 seconds, with top speed pegged at 310 kph. The ZF-sourced 8-speed dual-clutch transmission has been “redeveloped” for the Supersports, complete with uprated clutches and a new shifting strategy.
The new Supersports is the first rear-wheel-drive Continental road car ever, with power fed exclusively to the back axle (which features a 16 mm wider-than-standard track) through an eLSD, assisted by torque vectoring by brake. Bentley has opted to retain rear-wheel steering “for maximum agility and stability”, while it claims calibrations for the steering, suspension, traction management and stability control systems are “all new”.
The British firm furthermore says the cross-plane V8 engine breathes though a “full-length” titanium exhaust developed in conjunction with Slovenian specialist Akrapovič and tuned to be “significantly more characterful than any previous Bentley”.
Air springs and a 48V electric anti-roll control system come standard, while braking is taken care of by what Bentley claims is “the largest automotive braking system in the world” – 440 mm carbon-silicon-carbide discs on the front axle (clamped by 10-piston callipers) and 410 mm discs (with 4-piston callipers) at the rear.
The rear-cabin environment – including sound insulation – has been deleted and replaced by a carbon-fibre tub, turning the vehicle into a strict 2-seater. Further weight savings come from not only the ditching of the hybrid and all-paw systems but also from extensive use of carbon fibre (with the roof, front bumper, side sills, rear diffuser, fixed rear spoiler, side mirrors, engine cover and more fashioned from this material).
Up front, you’ll find lightweight sports seats, which feature “increased lateral bolstering” and a lower mounting position, though interestingly retain power adjustment and heating. Various “Supersports” badges are scattered around the cabin, while there’s also an individually numbered plaque on the centre console.
What does the Continental GT Supersports cost in SA?
| DERIVATIVE | PRICE |
| Continental GT | R5 269 000 |
| Continental GT S | R5 532 000 |
| Continental GTC | R5 795 000 |
| Continental GTC S | R6 085 000 |
| Continental GT Azure | R6 360 000 |
| Continental GT Speed | R6 534 000 |
| Continental GTC Azure | R6 815 000 |
| Continental GT Mulliner | R7 057 000 |
| Continental GTC Speed | R7 083 000 |
| Continental GTC Mulliner | R7 651 000 |
| Continental GT Supersports | R11 644 000 |
The prices above include Bentley’s 3-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 3-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What does the new Bentley Continental GT Supersports cost in South Africa?
A: The limited-edition Bentley Continental GT Supersports is priced from R11 644 000 in South Africa, making it over R5-million more expensive than the Continental GT Speed.
Q: What engine and drivetrain power the Bentley Continental GT Supersports?
A: Unlike other (plug-in hybrid) Continental GT models, the Supersports features a non-hybrid twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 sending 490 kW and 800 Nm exclusively to the rear wheels via a redeveloped 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Q: How many units of the Bentley Continental GT Supersports will be produced globally?
A: Production of the extreme 2-seater coupe is strictly limited to 500 individually numbered units worldwide.
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