# Bentley Continental GT Speed

URL: https://performanceandprestige.co.uk/cars/bentley-continental-gt-speed

Its 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 makes 650bhp and 900Nm, reaching 62mph in 3.5 seconds and 208mph. This is the last generation of Bentley's W12, an engine the company stopped building in 2024, and it crosses the country in near silence.

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Supply | We can source — arranged through a vetted partner, confirmed before anything is agreed |
| Rate basis | Guide rate, subject to partner confirmation |
| From, per day | on request |
| From, per weekend | on request |
| From, per week | on request |
| From, per month | on request |
| Refundable deposit | £4,000 |
| Insurance excess | £4,000 |
| Minimum driver age | 30 |
| Minimum years of full licence | 5 |
| Miles included per day | on request |
| Segment | Grand Tourer |

## Highlights

- 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12, 650bhp, 900Nm
- 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds, 208mph
- All-wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, 48V active anti-roll
- Four seats and a 235-litre boot
- 12,000 miles a year included, then 175p per mile

## What is the Bentley Continental GT Speed like to drive?

Enormous and then surprisingly agile. It weighs well over two tonnes, but the 48-volt active anti-roll system keeps it flat and the rear-wheel steering shortens it in a corner, so it hides its size better than the numbers suggest. The W12 does not sound like a V8 or a V12; it just delivers 900Nm from low revs and keeps going. Refinement is the real headline. Conversation at 80mph takes no effort.

## How much does it cost to hire a Bentley Continental GT?

Each day includes 150 miles, with extra miles at 175p. A £4,000 refundable deposit is held on a credit card at handover and the insurance excess is £4,000.

## Is the Continental GT a good long-distance car?

It is what the car exists for. The seats are supportive enough for several hours without a break, the cabin is quiet, and the 90-litre tank paired with roughly 20mpg on a steady motorway run gives something in the region of 350 to 400 miles between fills. Four adults and a 358-litre boot make it a realistic choice for a couple travelling with luggage or a group heading to an event.

## Why does the W12 engine matter?

Bentley built its last W12 in 2024 after twenty years, replacing it with a V8 plug-in hybrid. That makes this generation of Continental GT the end of a line rather than a step in it. If you have wanted to drive a twelve-cylinder Bentley, hiring one is now the straightforward way to do it, and the car does not need to be treated as a museum piece to be enjoyed.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Continental GT Speed four-wheel drive?

Yes, with a rear bias in normal driving so it still feels like a rear-drive car. The Speed specification also adds rear-wheel steering and an electronic limited-slip differential, which is what separates it from the standard Continental GT.

### How many people fit in a Continental GT?

Four. The rear seats are usable by adults for shorter journeys and by children for long ones, and the boot holds 235 litres, which is enough for two soft weekend bags rather than hard cases. It is the most practical two-door car we hold.

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