"What are the main differences between the standard Continental GT and the V8 S?"

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Here’s the quick rundown on the 2nd-gen Bentley Continental GT V8 vs. the V8 S:

1. Power & torque: base V8 = 500 hp / 487 lb-ft; V8 S = 521 hp / 502 lb-ft.
2. 0-60 mph: base ≈ 4.6 s, V8 S ≈ 4.3 s; top speed climbs to 192 mph on the S.
3. Chassis: the V8 S gets lowered, firmer suspension and a quicker steering ratio—Bentley calls it the ‘S’ suspension tune—so it feels noticeably sharper without ruining the ride.
4. Looks: unique 20-inch wheels, gloss-black exterior trim, larger tail-pipe finishers, and discreet ‘V8 S’ badges.
5. Both keep the same 4.0 L twin-turbo V8 and 8-speed auto; the S just runs higher boost and different mapping.

On today’s used market you’ll usually pay a small premium for an S, but they’re still within reach. If you want to browse current cars, here are the two markets on Classic.com:
• Base V8 coupes: https://classic.com/m/bentley/continental-gt/2nd-gen/v8/
• V8 S coupes: https://classic.com/m/bentley/continental-gt/2nd-gen/v8-s/

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Lot SR20210302: 2014 Bentley Continental GT V8 S

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