The Continental GT V8 Mulliner Styling Package is the last big Continental GT with a big V8.
Not so long ago we had to say goodbye to the W12 engine. Volkswagen and Audi no longer used the engine, but Bentley of course still did. The last copies with that engine will be delivered this year. Now we wouldn’t be surprised if Bentley comes up with a special small series with that engine, but in principle it’s over and done with.
Now Bentley announces ANOTHER farewell to the V8. Yes, the V8 will also be discontinued in its current guise. Now we all knew that the moment was coming, but emotionally the farewell to the V8 comes quite early.
Still, the car you see in the images is the Bentley Continental GT Curated by Mulliner and, according to Bentley, is the last of the Grand Tourers with a V8.
Last Continental GT with V8
In this case, Bentley has chosen for a sporty look, something that fits quite well with the Continental GT. The gray paint is not immediately exciting and neither are the high-gloss black 22-inch rims. The Blackline Specification (black optics package) ensures that everything that has a chrome finish is now suddenly also high-gloss black.
The bright yellow striping is special. This is very subtly incorporated on the front spoiler, side skirts and rear skirts. That bright green is a harbinger for the interior. We also see a lot of bright green returning. In any case, it is very special. Only time will tell whether it is beautiful and timeless.
But still not
Is it really the last Continental with V8? Yes and no. For us mortals from Europe, yes. Bentley has it Beyond 100program and it states that all Bentleys after 2025 will have some form of electrification. So count on all hybrid powertrains. You don’t have to think long about this, because the Bentayga and Flying Spur are available as hybrids. Porsche also has a V8 with electric assistance in the Panamera.
By the way, the ending for the V8 only applies to Europe. There are no CO2 problems in other markets, so the V8 can still be supplied there.
Mulliner will make 5 of this special Continental GT. You can also place an order for a regular V8 until November. We estimate that the facelift will also arrive and more PHEV derivatives will be added.
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