The Bentley Supersports: A stripped-out engineer’s indulgence - Ars Technica

Bentley has unveiled the Supersports, described as the lightest Bentley in 85 years, created by stripping out the hybrid components, all-wheel drive, and rear seats from the current Continental GT platform.
The car was driven by Ars Technica near Monterey, California, following the company's recent reveal of its first battery EV, the Torcal, developed at Bentley's Crewe, England headquarters.
The Supersports abandons Bentley's now-standard V8 plug-in hybrid setup in favor of a simpler 4.0 L twin-turbo V8 engine, echoing the approach of the brand's GT3 race car.
It adopts a rear-wheel-drive layout—breaking from the all-wheel drive that has featured on every road-going Bentley since around 2000—alongside rear-wheel steering and an electronic limited-slip differential to sharpen its cornering.
Bentley draws on its racing pedigree for the model, notably its 2020 victory at the demanding Bathurst 12 Hours endurance race with a Continental GT3.
The review vehicle featured a distinctive red-into-black paint finish, and Bentley provided flights and accommodation for the drive event, with Ars noting it does not accept paid editorial content.