The Ripped 572bhp Continental GT3-R Is The Fastest-Accelerating Bentley Ever

This is the new Bentley Continental GT3-R. Described by the manufacturer as the ‘fastest-accelerating Bentley ever,’ the new heavyweight supercar is powered by a tuned version of the same 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 fitted to the GT3 race car.

The engine produces 572bhp at 6000rpm and a substantial 516lb ft of torque from 1700rpm, which is channelled to all four wheels via an enhanced version of the Continental’s eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox. It’s lighter, too. 100kg has been shed by removing the rear seats, swapping the standard exhaust for a titanium system, and adopting lighter 21-inch forged alloy wheels.

It’ll do 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds - 0.7sec quicker than the Continental GT V8 S - while the top speed has actually decreased from 192mph to 170mph, owing to the GT3-R’s shorter gearing.

The two-tone white/green colour scheme that’s inspired by the Continental race car won’t be to everyone’s tastes (we love it), but Bentley shouldn’t have any trouble finding buyers, as just 300 will be made, at a price yet to be announced.