6.0-liter twin-turbo W-12-powered Continental GT is one of the least efficient cars on the road, Bentley did make some baby steps by equipping the latest iteration of the engine with flex-fuel capabilities. The current-generation W-12 puts out 567-hp and is able to run on traditional gas or E85 bioethanol.
The 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine option provides the next step in Bentley's environmental strategy. According to the automaker's numbers, the engine increases fuel economy by 40 percent while offering 500-bhp and 487 lb-ft (660 Nm) of torque. Performance numbers dip slightly from the W-12 model, but a 4.6-second sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h) and a top speed of 188 mph (303 km/h) shouldn't disappoint too many drivers. For reference, the W-12 model hits 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and tops out at 198 mph (319 km/h).
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