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  • Bentley Continental SuperSports Convertible at the 2011 GoodWood

    Bentley took a part at the Goodwood Festival of Speed with the impressive Continental Supersports convertible, which recently has set a new world ice-speed record.

    Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible is powered by a 6.0 litre W12 with some upgrades like a new air intake, bigger intercooler and a sport exhaust system. The result is 640PS (471 kW) and 800Nm (590 lb-ft). The engine is mated to a Quickshift 6-speed automatic gearbox. 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds, flat and top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph).

    “Driving this very special Bentley Continental in front of the packed Goodwood grandstands was a special experience for me,” said Juha Kankunnen, four-time world rally champion.

    “Driving on a frozen sea was a unique challenge and only a few Bentley engineers and my support crew were there to witness the new world record. So it was a pleasure to provide a glimpse of the capabilities of this Bentley to a huge audience of motorsport enthusiasts on a beautiful summer’s day.”, he added.

    2011 GoodWood - Bentley Continental SuperSports Convertible
    2011 GoodWood – Bentley Continental SuperSports Convertible
    2011 GoodWood - Bentley Continental SuperSports Convertible
    2011 GoodWood - Bentley Continental SuperSports Convertible
    2011 GoodWood - Bentley Continental SuperSports Convertible

    Source: Bentley

  • Sprint Series Toyota Celica GT4 – fastest at the 2011 GoodWood

    The fastest car at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed is staggering Sprint Series Toyota Celica GT4, which took to course of 1.16 miles in just 48.07 seconds.

    In fact, the Celica had to beat many famous racing cars, including recent Formula 1 cars. The car was driven and built by former British Rally Champion, Jonny Milner. M

    The racing car is based on the sixth generation Celica. It is super-lightweight – 1 050kg. Furthermore, for better weight distribution, the driver’s position has moved back 30cm (12 inches) and the car’s centre of gravity has been lowered by raising the wheel arches and upper suspension mounts. A flat floor and rear diffuser add a degree of ground effect.

    The engine is a 2.0 liter turbocharged from Corolla WRC – 700BHP at 5700RPM at 2bar boost and over 800BHP with nitrous oxide boost. Nice!

    Super soft rallycross specification Michelin slick tyres also played an important role in getting all that horsepower to the ground.

    Sprint Series Toyota Celica GT4
    Sprint Series Toyota Celica GT4

    Sprint Series Toyota Celica GT4 Technical Specs:

    Engine type Corolla WRC four-cylinder, 16-valve
    Displacement (cc) 1,998
    Turbocharger Garrett GT35/42
    Supercharger Rotrex, belt-driven
    Engine management Motec
    Compression ratio 9.7:1
    Max. power (DIN hp @ rpm) 700 @ 5,700 at 2bar boost
    >800 with nitrous oxide boost
    Fuel tank capacity (l) 15
    Weight (kg) 1,050
    Transmission Mactrack 5-speed manual with Fensport triple-plate clutch
    Suspension (front & rear) Reiger Corolla WRC 3-way adjustable dampers,
    Brakes Front 343mm and rear 295mm Corolla WRC ventilated discs with Alcon callipers
    Wheels 18in
    Sprint Series Toyota Celica GT4
    Sprint Series Toyota Celica GT4
    Sprint Series Toyota Celica GT4
    Sprint Series Toyota Celica GT4
    Sprint Series Toyota Celica GT4

    Source: Toyota

  • Porsche at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed

    Porsche will take place at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The manufacturer will exhibit several cars including 911 GT3 RS 4.0 and Panamera Turbo S as well as Semper Vivus, 718 F2, 917/30, GT2 RS and 911 Turbo. The company celebrates 60 years of Porsche in the UK and you will be able to follow Porsche Origin for latest Goodwood news and action on-line

    Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 is powered by a twin-turbocharged flat 4.0 liter flat-six with staggering 500HP. It will be tested alongside the ultimate turbocharged 911, the 620 hp GT2 RS. The new 550PS twin-turbo Panamera Turbo S will make its first public appearance.

    The company is also bringing the famous Porsche 917/30 to Goodwood. It has a 5.3 liter 180° flat-12 cylinder layout, twin overhead camshafts driven from centrally mounted gears and twin spark plugs fed from two distributors. The power – over 1 100 bhp (820 kW) and 1 580 bhp (1 180 kW) in qualifying tune. Remember, this happens in the begging of 70’s, when there weren’t any ASC,DSC and other stability programs. The record on closed circuit is 356 km/h (221 mph). Nice!

    At the 1951 Earl’s Court Motor Show, the first right-hand drive examples of the Porsche 356 made their UK debut. To celebrate the diamond jubilee of Porsche in the UK, a range of iconic Porsche road cars over the decades including an early 911 from the 1960s and the 928 GT from the 1980s will be on display at the Porsche Experience Centre Goodwood.

    Porsche Panamera Turbo S - Front Angle

    2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed - Porsche
    2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed - Porsche
    2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed - Porsche
    2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed - Porsche
    2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed - Porsche
    2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed - Porsche

    Source: Porsche