For the 2014 model year, Bentley introduced a sportier variant for the 2nd Gen Continental GT, known as the V8S. Powered by an uprated version of the 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine, it is now capable of producing 530hp. This engine paired to a recalibrated 8 speed tiptronic automatic gearbox provide a more resposive drive. The V8 S was also offered in Coupe or Convertible body styles and featured a variety of performance-focused improvements such as damper and spring rates and suspension uprights to increase agility and body control. Production of the V8S ended in 2018.