Introducing the 2025 Bentley Edition 8 Models

You can’t be too mad at change for too long, right? And you really can’t be mad at Bentley for doing its best to keep quirky high-cylinder count engines alive with its W-12 and V-8 vehicles over the last few decades. Bentley claims it’s moved more than 53,000 examples of its hand-built V-8 engines across various models since the latest engine generation was introduced in 2012.

Hybrid Powertrain Updates

Confusingly here, Bentley is indeed keeping a version of the V-8 alive with its newly-announced range-topping hybrid V-8 powertrain. This new setup is set to replace the W-12 powertrain and represents the most powerful engine that the automaker has ever developed, boasting around 740 horsepower as standard. The news is that the Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur models will soon be losing the non-hybrid, twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8, making these Edition 8 versions some of the last. It remains unclear if or when Bentley plans to introduce the hybrid V-8 to those ranges.

Continued Legacy in Other Models

Bentley clarified that the current 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 setup, celebrated as on-the-way-out, will indeed live on for some time in the Bentayga SUV trim range, at least until further notice. Moreover, the automaker already offers hybrid turbocharged V-6 powertrains in some models (Bentayga and Flying Spur), which it now reports there is overwhelming demand for.

Exclusive Features of the Edition 8 Models

What makes the new “Edition 8” Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur models special? Well, they feature 542 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque from the V-8, which contributes to a remarkable top speed of 198 mph on some variants. Additionally, the models include a variety of enhancements from the existing Mulliner Personal Commissioning catalog:

• Blackline specification exterior trim
• More than 60 colors in Mulliner’s Extended Paint selection
• Self-leveling wheel badges on 22-inch wheels with either 5- or 10-spoke design
• Exclusive “jewel” filler cap
• Edition 8 badging on the fenders (or D-pillar on the Flying Spur)
• Comfort Specification seating front and rear, featuring Palm Fluting and contrast stitching
• Distinct Edition 8 motif on seatbacks and treadplates

Availability and Pricing

The Edition 8 models are exclusive to North America for some undisclosed time, with deliveries said to be imminent. Pricing details have yet to be announced, and the consumer site has not been updated with this information, but if you have to ask …