Bentley is cooking up an replace for its Continental GT, and prototypes have been noticed.

Judging by the camouflage gear used on the check automobiles, the adjustments will probably be minimal. Probably the most important of the tweaks seems to be new internals for the lights at each ends.

The lights, notably on the rear, characteristic extra element, just like what was proven on Bentley’s EXP 100 GT idea unveiled in 2019 as a way to preview the automaker’s next-generation design.

The present Continental GT went on sale in 2018 as a 2019 mannequin. Since then a number of variants have been launched, together with coach-built specials sharing the Continental GT’s platform. These included 2020’s Bacalar convertible and 2022’s Batur coupe, the latter confirmed by Bentley as its final mannequin to characteristic the venerable W-12 engine.

The up to date Continental GT is predicted to begin gross sales in 2024, doubtless as a 2025 mannequin. It ought to introduce hybrid expertise, probably as commonplace. An up to date model of the Continental GT convertible ought to arrive about the identical time.

The hybrid system will doubtless characteristic the identical plug-in hybrid powertrain used within the Bentayga Hybrid and Flying Spur Hybrid. The setup consists of a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V-6 and a single electrical motor, and is sweet for a mixed 536 hp. A extra highly effective setup swapping the V-6 for a V-8 is feasible for a range-topping variant, since Bentley’s strongest powertrain possibility at current, the twin-turbo 6.0-liter W-12, is confirmed by the automaker to stop manufacturing in April 2024.

Bentley plans to slowly add electrification to its full lineup earlier than making the plunge to a totally electrical lineup by 2030. The primary electrical Bentley is because of be revealed in 2025 earlier than beginning gross sales the next yr. It’s considered a four-door grand tourer of some type.