By Otsile Kadiege

Bentley is bringing contrast and depth to its Continental GT family with the launch of a new S range, focused on driving performance and visual presence. Through a multitude of enhancements to the exterior design, interior specification and dynamic system, the new S range adjusts the Bentley grand touring recipe to to centre on the pleasure of driving.

Exterior styling
The exterior of the Continental GT S family is instantly recognisable thanks to black accents all round the vehicle. These include a black radiator grille, black brightware to distinctive S badging on the front fenders, darkened front and rear lights, newly designed 22-inch five Y-shaped spokes gloss black wheels with red painted brake calipers. A second wheel option for the S models is 21-inch wheels with tri-spoke design. Adding contrast to the black styling theme is bright chrome on the winged Bentley badge and lettering. 

Interior styling
Complementing the sporty exterior styling is an interior with a two-tone colour split that’s unique to the S models. The steering wheel, gear lever, seat cushion and seat backrest of the Continental GT S range is suede-like properties of Dinamica. Leather hide is employed on the seat bolsters, door pads, along the instrument panel and around the console.

Driver instrumentation continues the sporting theme with the same performance-focused graphics as the Continental GT Speed. The S design seats are fluted, with quilting available as an option, and the ‘S’ emblem is embroidered on the headrest of each seat; embroidered Bentley wings are a no-cost alternative. Finishing touches include a metal S signature badge on the fascia and illuminated Bentley treadplates with the ‘S’ device replacing the Bentley Motors Ltd plaque.

Performance

The new S range retains the 404 kW (542 bhp) and 770 Nm 4.0-litre V8 engine. It takes a time of just 4.0 seconds for 0-100 km/h. For the GT and GTC S, the engine is enhanced by the fitment as standard of a Sports Exhaust