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Updated · The Drive · Aug 31
Bentley Unveils 657-HP Supersports, Cutting 1,000 Pounds for 500 Sold-Out Track Cars
Updated
Updated · The Drive · Aug 31

Bentley Unveils 657-HP Supersports, Cutting 1,000 Pounds for 500 Sold-Out Track Cars

2 articles · Updated · The Drive · Aug 31

Summary

  • 657 horsepower and an estimated 4,400-pound curb weight turn the 2027 Bentley Supersports into the brand’s first genuinely track-focused coupe, with rear-wheel drive replacing the usual heavier all-wheel-drive setup.
  • More than 1,000 pounds came out versus the Continental GT Speed after Bentley removed the hybrid system and front driveline, then paired the V8 with rear-axle steering, an electronic anti-roll system and huge carbon-ceramic brakes.
  • At Laguna Seca, the car felt composed rather than unruly, with Bentley claiming 1.3G on optional Pirelli Trofeo RS tires and a 0-62 mph time of 3.7 seconds.
  • Just under $490,000 buys a car that tops out at 192 mph, but Bentley limited production to 500 globally and the run is already sold out.

Insights

Will Bentley's massive gamble to transform a heavy grand tourer into a lightweight track weapon actually rival dedicated sports cars?
Is this ultra-exclusive, 193-mph rear-drive monster Bentley's final roaring rebellion before the brand transitions to an all-electric future?
Why is Bentley charging half a million dollars for a flagship model that strips away its signature luxury and hybrid technology?