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First Drive: The Bentley Continental Supersports Has Hit the Gym

Bentley’s 2027 Supersports revives raw V8 power, sparking debate over a future without electric supercars.

By · Published September 3, 2026  06:11 UTC · Updated September 4, 2026  11:19 UTC

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Coverage highlighted that the Bentley Supersports was designed with 657 horsepower, a V8 engine, and rear-wheel drive without any electric motors. Media outlets described the 2027 model as the car Bentley actually wanted to make, setting the pace for the marque's new era.

Following these initial first-drive reports, the story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 67d ago, after coverage quieted.

Answered

What engine configuration does the new Bentley Supersports use?

It uses a rear‑wheel‑drive layout powered by a 657 hp V8, as reported by Design News.

Does the model incorporate electric motors?

No, the car is presented without any electric motors, according to wallpaper.com.

How is the Supersports positioned relative to automotive history?

Ars Technica likens its experience to that of a supercar from a century ago.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 4 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 2.
  • Primary Driver: Bentley’s 2027 Supersports revives raw V8 power, sparking debate over a future without electric supercars.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

657 hp roars from Bentley’s 2027 Supersports, giving enthusiasts a visceral thrill that recalls the raw character of early supercars. Design News notes the engine’s output, while Edmunds describes the model as the version Bentley truly wants to build. wallpaper.com observes that the Supersports sets the pace for a new, non‑electric era for the marque, and Ars Technica compares its driving dynamics to those of a century‑old supercar.

Together the reports underline a clear intent to revive pure performance. Whether buyers will embrace this back‑to‑basics philosophy remains an open question.

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