Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur go stealth with new Black Edition

Bentley has released a stealthy new version of its Continental GT, Continental GTC and Flying Spur.

The new Black Edition – which will be limited to 400 units in total worldwide – brings a host of gloss black elements to Bentley’s high-performance models. Highlights include gloss black ‘Winged B’ badges at the front of rear of the car, alongside specific Black Edition logos.

All Black Edition cars get Bentley’s High Performance Hybrid powertrains, which feature a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 linked with an electric motor and battery. With 671bhp and 930Nm of torque, this setup is more potent than the previous-generation GT Speed models with their W12 engines.

All Black Edition cars get Bentley’s Performance Active Chassis, which allows drivers to tweak the car’s ride depending on the situation. Comfort, for instance, gives the car a softer ride while Sport sharpens things up for a more dynamic experience.

While Bentley has yet to announce pricing for the new Black Edition models, expect them to command a premium over the standard prices which come in at around £236,000 for the Continental GT and £226,500 for the Flying Spur.