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Bentley Continental GT Speed Review: A Love Letter to Drivers Written in Aluminium
We spend a week with the 650 hp Bentley Continental GT Speed to see whether the experience lives up to the numbers.
| 0–60 mph | 3.1s |
|---|---|
| Power | 650 hp |
| Top speed | 208 mph |
| Layout | AWD |
Numbers rarely tell the whole story, but the Bentley Continental GT Speed backs its figures with a character you feel within the first mile. This is a machine built by people who clearly understand what enthusiasts actually want.
Performance
The headline figures — 650 hp, 3.1s to 60 mph, a 208 mph maximum — place the Continental GT Speed firmly in serious company. More impressive is how usable that pace is on a real road rather than a spec sheet.
On the road
Where many quick cars feel inert, the Continental GT Speed stays communicative. The AWD setup keeps the chassis honest, so you always know how much grip is left in reserve — confidence that pays dividends on a demanding road.
The best fast cars do not just go quickly — they make you want to go quickly again.
Living with it
As a companion the Continental GT Speed surprises. There is genuine refinement beneath the aggression, and the daily realities of fuel, comfort and usability have not been sacrificed entirely at the altar of performance.
The verdict
The Bentley Continental GT Speed is not flawless, but its flaws are the honest kind that come with focus. For the driver it was built for, it delivers exactly what it promises, and that is rarer than it should be.
