Bentley Continental GT S: A Modern Transcontinental Luxury Machine

The Continental GT S by Bentley, a mid-tier model in their Continental series, is designed as the ideal grand tourer for extended journeys, reminiscent of the famed 'Blue Train Car' race from 1930. It boasts a twin-turbo V8 hybrid engine, generating 187bhp from a 25.9kWh battery, allowing for a maximum of 50 miles on electric power alone. Positioned between the base and Azure models and the GT Speed and Mulliner variants, it emphasizes a blend of sportiness, luxury, touring capabilities, and advanced technology. The press vehicle, adorned in Spark Blue (a £19,425 Mulliner choice), includes £62,130 in extras, with a starting price of £212,500. The interior showcases a two-tone Gravity Grey and Klein Blue design, and the car weighs 2,459 kg, equipped with active roll control and four-wheel drive. The review highlights the car's engaging interior and hybrid technology as major advantages, while noting some drawbacks like limited trunk space and rear seat comfort. The piece wraps up by pondering whether Bentley can replicate these attributes in the forthcoming Torcal EV, which will be unveiled shortly.