A century after the original Super Sports broke 100 mph, Bentley resurrects the nameplate with its most driver-focused Continental yet. By stripping out the hybrid system, tossing the rear seats, and sending power exclusively to the rear wheels for the first time in Continental history, Bentley has built what they’re calling Project Mildred: a 4,409-pound grand tourer that corners 30% harder than the GT Speed while weighing less than any Bentley since 1940.
Breaking From Tradition
Previous Supersports models from 2009 and 2017 leaned on massive W12 engines and all-wheel traction to dominate straightline metrics. This one takes the opposite approach. The powertrain ditches the current Continental’s plug-in hybrid setup entirely, reverting to a pure twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 — but not just any V8. With a reinforced crankcase, uprated cylinder heads, and larger turbos, it pumps out 657 hp and 590 lb.ft of torque, feeding that power rearward through an upgraded ZF eight-speed dual-clutch. The chassis calibration, suspension tuning, and ESC programming are all-new, with three drive modes ranging from “civilized” to “fully sideways.”
What you’re getting is a grand tourer that can generate up to 1.3g of lateral force with the optional Pirelli Trofeo RS tires. The 22-inch wheels, co-developed with Manthey Racing (the same crew that fine-tunes Porsche GT products at the Nürburgring), sit behind the largest brakes ever fitted to a production car: 440mm carbon-ceramic discs up front with 10-piston calipers.
Obsessive Weight Reduction
Bentley’s engineers went extreme with the weight-saving program. The roof panel swaps aluminum for carbon fiber. The rear seats are replaced by a carbon fiber and leather shell. Sound deadening has also been reduced, as the audio system was reconfigured for just two passengers. Even certain driver-assistance systems got the axe.
But every aerodynamic element serves a purpose. The massive carbon fiber front splitter — the largest Bentley has ever fitted to a road car — works with stacked dive planes and new cooling channels to manage airflow to the brakes and engine. B-shaped fender blades extract high-pressure air from the wheel wells. The fixed rear wing and revised diffuser complete a package that generates over 661lbs more downforce than the GT Speed, shifting weight distribution progressively rearward as speed builds.
A Centennial Celebration
The Supersports name traces back to 1925, when Bentley’s first Super Sports broke the 100 mph barrier with just 18 examples built. That founding principle carries forward here. Only 500 units will be produced, each individually numbered with buyers able to request their preferred number. The car’s internal codename, Project Mildred, honors Mildred Mary Petre, the 1920s racing driver who set a 24-hour endurance record at Montlhery by averaging nearly 90 mph solo in a Bentley 4½ Litre.
Inside, lightweight sports seats sit lower than standard GT thrones, with 11-way electric adjustment and heating still intact. Carbon fiber veneers are combined with Dinamica suede and leather in varying combinations. Buyers can choose from monotone, duo-tone, or a new tri-tone split across 22 main hide colors. Five Design Themes offer contrasting paint stripes and badging, or you can go fully custom through Mulliner.
The Akrapovič titanium exhaust deserves its own mention. Bentley tuned it to amplify the cross-plane V8’s character without any artificial enhancement, creating what they describe as a “deep, powerful and completely authentic” soundtrack.
Spec Sheet
Model: 2027 Bentley Continental GT Supersports
Engine: 4.0L twin-turbo V8 (non-hybrid)
Power: 657 hp
Torque: 590 lb-ft
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive, 8-speed dual-clutch automatic
0-60: 3.7 seconds
Top Speed: ~192 mph
Weight: Under 4,409 lbs
Brakes: 440mm CSiC discs (front), 410mm (rear)
Wheels: 22″ forged aluminum (Manthey Racing collaboration)
Tires: Pirelli P-Zero standard, Trofeo RS optional
Seats: Two
Production: 500 units, individually numbered
Pricing & Availability
Pricing hasn’t been announced yet, but given the standard Continental GT Speed starts north of $270,000 and the last-gen Supersports commanded significant premiums, expect this to land well into six figures. Each of the 500 examples will be handcrafted in Crewe with extensive personalization options through Mulliner. Order open in March 2026, with production kicking off in Q4 2026 and first deliveries arriving early 2027.
Recap
2027 Bentley Continental GT Supersports
Bentley just brought back the Supersports name after a century, but instead of chasing top speed with a massive engine, they stripped out 1,000 pounds, ditched the hybrid system for a pure V8, and made it rear-wheel drive for the first time ever. It’s the lightest Bentley in 85 years.
