BENTLEY CONTINENTAL SPEED | LOOK PAST THE MARKETING

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The 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed is presented as a hybridized luxury machine, built to order and commanding a price upwards of $300,000. The reviewer highlights its exceptional build quality, luxurious interior materials, and superb comfort, particularly praising the Naim audio system and the seats as among the best experienced. The car excels as a highway cruiser, offering unparalleled stability and a relaxing ride. However, significant drawbacks are noted: the packaging is compromised by the hybrid battery, severely reducing trunk space; the brake blending with regenerative braking feels imprecise and confidence-eroding at high speeds; and tire noise is surprisingly high despite excellent wind isolation. The reviewer also points out the steep depreciation compared to competitors like the Porsche 911 Turbo S. Despite the W12 engine's replacement with a V8 hybrid, the car's performance and dynamics are impressive, though the emotional connection to the W12 is acknowledged as a potential hurdle for some buyers. Ultimately, it's deemed a supremely capable, albeit expensive, luxury GT with notable compromises.