2025 Bentley Continental GTC Speed Review: A 771 HP Luxury Missile That Just Happens to Be a Hybrid
The 2025 Bentley Continental GTC Speed is a contradiction wrapped in leather and polished aluminum: a plug-in hybrid convertible that also happens to be the most powerful drop-top Bentley ever built. With 771 horsepower, 738 lb-ft of torque, and a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 seconds, it’s ludicrously excessive—yet somehow, it almost makes sense.
What’s New?
- Hybrid Powertrain – Replaces the W-12 with a 4.0L twin-turbo V-8 + 140 kW e-motor (25.9 kWh battery).
- More Power – 771 HP (up from 650 HP in the W-12).
- EV Mode – ~48 miles of electric range (charges in 2h 45m).
- Subtle Styling Tweaks – Revised headlights, taillights, and exhausts.
Performance: Ludicrous Speed, Now with a Plug
0-60 mph: 3.2 sec | Top Speed: 177 mph.
- V-8 (591 HP) + E-Motor (180 HP) = 771 HP combined.
- All-wheel drive + 8-speed dual-clutch = seamless acceleration.
- Hybrid mode lets you cruise silently—until you unleash the thunder.
*(Yes, it’s faster than the old W-12. No, you don’t need this much power. But do you want it? Absolutely.)*
Luxury: A Rolling Five-Star Hotel
- Interior: Hand-stitched leather, real metal, and 3D diamond-quilted seats.
- Tech: New infotainment (but still not class-leading).
- Convertible Comfort: Heated/ventilated/massaging seats + near-silent top-up cruising.
Downside? The trunk is tiny (blame the battery). Pack light.
Competitors
| Model | Power | 0-60 mph | Price | Key Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley GTC Speed | 771 HP | 3.2s | $330,000 | Hybrid luxury + brute force |
| Aston Martin DB12 Volante | 671 HP | 3.6s | ~$275,000 | Sharper handling, less tech |
| Rolls-Royce Dawn | 563 HP | 4.8s | ~$400,000 | Ultra-luxury, no hybrid |
Verdict: The GTC Speed is the fastest and most tech-forward of the trio—but also the loudest (figuratively and literally).
Who Should Buy It?
- Tech-savvy billionaires who want hybrid creds without sacrificing speed.
- Collectors who appreciate Bentley’s last hurrah before full electrification.
- Anyone who thinks “subtle” is a dirty word.
Who Should Skip?
- Practicality seekers (that trunk is a joke).
- Purists who mourn the W-12’s demise.
Final Verdict: 9/10
The 2025 Continental GTC Speed is a masterclass in overengineering—a hyper-luxury convertible that’s faster, greener, and crazier than ever. It doesn’t need 771 HP… but that’s exactly why it’s brilliant.
