Bentley Is Reviving the Supersports Name

"For just the fourth time since 1925, Bentley will manufacture a car bearing the name "Supersports." Like two of the three Supersports before it, this will be a version of the automaker's Continental GT. Bentley plans to open orders for this new model in March of 2026, with production beginning later that year and deliveries expected to begin early in 2027."

""The new Supersports is more than just the most driver-focused Bentley yet. It signifies a return to Bentley making more extreme cars - ones that combine extraordinary breadth of ability with true driver engagement, while remaining pieces of automotive artwork unique and bespoke to each customer," said the automaker's CEO, Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, in a statement. "Bentley has always thrived when revealing a more daring side, and the new Supersports is a statement of our intent while celebrating 100 years of the name.""

For the fourth time since 1925, Bentley will produce a car named Supersports as a variant of the Continental GT. Orders will open in March 2026, production will begin later in 2026, and deliveries are expected in early 2027. The Supersports is the first Continental GT with rear-wheel drive and features lower seating than the standard Continental GT. Engineers targeted a curb weight under two tons, notably lighter than the Continental GT Speed's roughly two-and-a-half-ton mass. The model emphasizes driver engagement, lightweight performance, bespoke craftsmanship, and commemorates 100 years of the Supersports name. Development began on a compressed timeline in September.

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