Overview
- Bentley unveiled the 2027 Supersports at the end of August with a strengthened 4.0‑liter twin‑turbo V8 that makes 657 hp and 590 lb‑ft and sends power only to the rear wheels.
- The company removed the plug‑in hybrid hardware and rear seats to cut about 1,000 pounds versus the PHEV Continental GT, producing a curb weight around 4,398–4,407 pounds and 0–60 mph in roughly 3.7 seconds.
- Bentley built a focused track package that includes major aero, 17.3‑inch front and 16.1‑inch rear carbon‑ceramic brakes, 48V active anti‑roll bars, rear‑axle steering and optional Pirelli Trofeo RS tires that enable roughly 1.3 g cornering.
- Journalists who drove the car at Laguna Seca praised its newfound agility and composure but warned the brakes can overheat on repeated hard laps and the Trofeo RS tires need heat to reach peak grip.
- All 500 Supersports allocations are reported sold at an MSRP near $490,000 and Bentley presents the run as a halo project to show performance direction while the brand continues its broader shift to electrified models.