Available in both coupé and convertible forms, the Continental GT V8 S not only brings a 21bhp increase in power, but also sharpens the driving dynamics of the already impressively agile (considering its physical size) GT V8. The drivetrain is more alert to driver input, while the suspension has been firmed up – and the four-wheel-drive system directs more of the power to the rear wheels.

The V8 S will be shown to the world for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show on 10 September.