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Mansory GT Race is a brilliant 1000 HP Bentley Continental

Mansory GT Race Front and Side View Today’s project made by Mansory involves a Continental GT and a bunch of genius improvements. The so called Mansory GT Race car has nothing or a little to do with its predecessor, due to the extensive changes that has been done to its bodywork, power unit and interior. Well, this might sound a little bit forced but we urge you to take a look at the pictures.

The new body package comprises of impressive elements like the ultra light hood made of exposed carbon fibre, the fantastic look of the daytime driving lights, or the improved aerodynamics and weight. It is no surprise that the car has less body mass, because literally every detail in it was made of carbon, beginning with the doors, going through the side mirrors and ending with the width increasing fenders.

Furthermore, more downforce on the rear axle is provided through the new side skirt, diffuser and GT3 wing profile. Of course, less weight also means better performance. As if this fact inspired the tuner to upgrade the heart of the car. Precisely, they have added new elements like the exhaust system, turbocharger, engine and transmission management and more.

Obviously 1000 is the favorite number of the company since this is the third model in their garage which is capable of producing around 1000 hp (736 kW). There is a raise in the torque to 1,200 Nm, too. The maximum speed is of 330 km/h and it is achieved while the car tries to accelerate in less than 3.9 seconds for the 0-100 km/h sprint.

New lightweight alloys and huge tires are also at hand, but what’s more impressive is the interior. It is equipped with a combination of upholstery from leather and Alcantara and greencoloured carbon fibre. Rounding out the project are the sports seats made of carbon, the newly designed airbag sports steering wheel and the pedals made of aluminium.

Source: Mansory

March 17, 2015

Bentley Continental GT Family Gets Styling and Performance Upgrades

Wide range of design upgrades and features is ready for the Continental GT family. In addition, the Continental GT W12 model now has an increased power output, improving its performance and efficiency. Besides this, it was also announced that the Flying Spur will offer even more bespoke luxury experience, focusing on powertrain development, on-board technology and interior comfort. Of course, the new models will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show and wll go on sale this summer. Nevertheless, we managed to get some pictures before the big reveal, which you can see below.

First, the Bentley Continental GT will come with refreshed new exterior. The front bumper combines with a smaller radiator shell new fenders. They include new vent, complete with a graceful metallic “B” adornment. Additionally, bright chrome fender badges for the V8 S and W12 models now match those applied to the GT Speed.

The back of the car received new more sculpted boot lid, with a pronounced aerodynamic profile to the trailing edge. The rear bumper has been reshaped and widened. V8 S and GT Speed models get new rear diffuser design. New wheels of 20” and 21” designs have been added to the range.Three new exterior colours are available: Marlin – a rich metallic blue, Camel – a soft golden tone, and Jetstream -a light, bright metallic blue.

The luxury cabin of the Continental family has been further improved. Contemporary straight-fluting pattern now adorns the four seats. In addition, Mulliner Driving Specification gets tightened, “small-diamond” quilting pattern. The center console features refreshed look and the new interior is now illuminated by LEDs. Two new leather colours, Shortbread and Camel, join the Continental range for the new model year.

Under the hood of the Continental GT W12 the new customers will find three changes to the mighty 6.0-litre twin turbo W12 powertrain. Firstly, the engine receives a power and torque increase. They have grown from 575 hp (423 kW) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) to 590 hp (434 kW) and 720 Nm (531 lb-ft). Secondly, this update is accompanied by improvements to fuel economy of up to 5%. And at last, this leads to lower CO2 emissions of 329 g/km.

The Flying Spur has also been updated via the 20” six-tri-spoke or seven-twin-spoke wheels, refined interior style and usability, new paint colours in the hues of Marlin, Camel and Jetstream for the exterior, as well as the addition of Shortbread and Camel for the interior. The W12 engine gains more power resulting in 625 hp (460 kW) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft), but it is more efficient and with greater grand touring capability thanks to the variable displacement system.

Source: Bentley

February 17, 2015

Mansory Creates 50 Exclusive Bentley Continental GT/C Editions

Mansory Edition 50 is a limited edition parts kit intended for only 50 units of Bentley GT or GTC. The kit itself adds subtle modification, but still it strengthens the luxury characteristics of the car. The stylish bodywork modification sets consists of several design tweaks that need some thorough attention. Looking at the front of this beautiful Bentley, we immediately see a newly designed apron with integrated LED lights. In addition, the new contribute to the powerful and muscular stance of the car.

At the sides, the car definitely looks better thanks to its new Mansory-made side skirts. Continuing with the rear, the one-of-fifty Bentley can show-off with rear spoiler lip and a rear apron with diffuser insert and matching stainless steel exhaust tips.

As you can see nothing looks pretentious or ostentatious and this was Mansory’s goal and the components were effortlessly added to the standard production bodywork. The kit is rounded off by entrance panels with an illuminated logo and number signifying the limited edition.

Mansory made each of these components from carbon fibre via a traditional way using the material in an autoclave. In this process, the carbon sheets are put into moulds and hardened in an autoclave under high pressure at high temperature. The results are the following: improved acceleration, stopping distances and the fuel consumption due to the weight reduction of the car.

At last, wee can’t go by the wheels, which are also in-house-made. They are in double-spoke format and are fitted with low profile tyres. Cheers to this project Mansory!

Source: Mansory

February 10, 2015

Wald International Shows First Image of Customized Bentley Continental GT

Wald International Bentley Continental GT Sports Line is the latest release delivered by the luxury tuning company based in Japan. Thanks to the image revealed we clearly see that they have supplied the Continental GT with aerodynamic kit. Although the customization company didn’t reveal any details about its program for this Bentley, the Sports Line package will clearly feature aggressive lower fascia with a front lip spoiler.

In fact, the design of the car is one of the simplest we have ever seen coming out from Wald International. The new bodykit apparently will also include redesigned front bumper with a blacked out grille and LED daytime running lights.

What is more, there are also revised side skirts which will include air intakes that are positioned ahead of the rear wheels. It is also seeable that the car rides on a set of attractive custom alloy wheels with multi-spoke design.

As the information is scarce, there are no details around any changes in the engine. The Continental GT will probably stay true to its production figures. The car is originally powered by the 4.0 liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which produces 528 horsepower (389 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 680 Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque at 1,700 rpm. The powerplant is coupled with a close-ratio ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. All this makes it possible for the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in only 4.5 seconds on its way to top speed of 308 km/h (191 mph).

Additional details and images of the Wald International Bentley Continental GT Sports Line are expected to be released very soon. Stay tuned.

Source: Wald International

August 20, 2014

Vorsteiner Bentley Continental GT BR10-RS Edition

Vorsteiner offers new perspective of its latest Bentley Continental GT BR10-RS Edition. The new photoshoot mainly focuses on the rear of the car and its carbon fiber elements that were added by the tuning company. Precisely, it is an aero package, which as you can see features front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper and deck lid spoiler all made of the aforementioned lightweight material.

This Continental GT is powered by a 4.0 liter twin-turbocharged V8 which delivers 528 horsepower (389 kW) at 6,000 rpm, as well as 680 Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque available at just 1,700 rpm. The powerplant is coupled with a close-ratio ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. All this makes it possible for the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in only 4.5 seconds on its way to top speed of 308 km/h (191 mph).

In addition, Vorsteiner has decided to give new shoes to this Bentley. In this way it will be even easier to translate all this power that the car produces onto the road. Precisely, the new wheels are Sport Challenge Forged VSC-103 Forged Monoblocks. They are finished in Gloss Brushed Shadow and come in the staggering size of 22 inches.

At the front the dimensions measure 22 x 9 inches, while at the rear – 22×10.5. At last, the new wheels were fitted with Pirelli P Nero in the appropriate dimensions: 255/30/22 and 295/25/22 at the front and rear, respectively.

Source: Vorsteiner

July 18, 2014

Bentley Continental GT drag – 3,000HP

Bentley Continental GT with over 3,000HP (2,237 kW)? Of course, if you are a 48-year-old watch repairer, who obviously likes drag racing. Steve Neimantas from Yorkshire, UK spent 250,000 to convert the grand tourer into a drag racing beast.

The modified car is powered by a 10.2 liter V8 engine from Chevrolet equipped with two enormous turbochargers. The result is the whopping 3,000HP, which will be enough to catapult the Bentley from stand still to the finish line of ¼ mile in less than 7.0 seconds.

Of course, the conversion is not only installing the engine, but a super-huge rear wheels with drag tires, tiny front wheels to save weight, a roll-cage not only for safety, but for strengthening the chassis, a lot of carbon fiber elements and a parachute at the rear to stop somehow.

Bentley Continental GT drag can be be seen in action this weekend during the 1^st round of the European Drag Racing Championship organized at the Santa Pod Raceway. The car will take place participate in the Street Eliminator class that includes only street legal cars.

We can’t wait to see the performance of this spectacular vehicle. Stay tuned!

Source: Eurodragster

May 22, 2014

DMC Impress With Bentley Continental GT DURO China Edition

DMC-Bentley-GT-DURO-China-Edition-shadow DMC have a weakness for British exotics, and their latest revelation seems to support that. It’s a Continental GT called the DURO on the streets of China. Hence, the China Edition tag as well.

To start off, there’s a really cool bumper at the front. It fits all models from 2012 on. With it the Continental is 2-inches longer than it would normally be. A closer inspection should reveal a pair of daylight running LEDs as well. Moving on to the side view, we find new side skirts that are actual winglets. They work for us visually, but are they any good in improving the aerodynamics. DMC seems to think so. The rear bumper is also new: more muscular, carbon fibery, it’s supposed to really leave an impression. The carbon fiber diffuser bellow adds even more downforce. Let’s not forge to mention the diamond-forged 22-inch rims all wrapped in 295/25R22 tires. Compared to the silvery paint of the China Edition, these wheels with their matte black finish look like black wholes ready to suck you in.

It’s not all show and no go though. Well, it never was (it’s a Continental GT for goodness sake), but GMC have added even more power. Because of the titanium exhaust system, the sport air filters and the optimized electronics, the DURU’s power output has been rated at 672 hp and 780 Nm of torque. DMC’s estimates on the 0 to 60 acceleration read 4.5 seconds. The new top speed: 202 mph. Ouch!

Source: DMC

January 13, 2014

Lamborghini Veneno Roadster On A Boat

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Few things can match top the grandiose entrance arranged for the Bentley Continental GT a couple of years ago. This, however, really does takes the cake. It’s the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster… on an aircraft carrier… in Abu Dhabi.

That’s right, it’s the hypercar’s public debut. The atmosphere must have been thoroughly Italian and we are not looking simply at the Lambo. His Excellency Giorgio Starace, Italian Ambassador to the UAE and the Admiral of High Seas Forces, Paolo Treu were among the honarable guests being served by a renown chef. There was a catwalk (a 240 meter ship is the ideal place for a catwalk, isn’t it?) where fashion designer Giada Curti offered a tableau vivant of her creations with ten top models. Even footballer Fabio Cannavaro were among the first to sit in the Veneno. Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Lamborghini, commented on the event saying, “We are honored that Lamborghini was chosen to represent the Italian car industry in the UAE, as a perfect example of iconic Italian super sports cars, and that we have the opportunity to show the Veneno Roadster for the first time in Abu Dhabi. Lamborghini has an extremely strong following in the region for its super sports cars, with the Middle East one of our largest markets in the world.”

Lamborghini sure know how to target their audience. If anyone’s going to afford the 3.3 million Euro Veneno Roadster, it’s going to be someone who has an oil well in their backyard. No one of the nine people who will eventually get one will feel cheated, though. The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster is not just a metal art piece. It’s not even metal. All of the exterior is CFRP. The insides of the carbon fiber monocoque too benefit from lightweight design – CarbonSkin is used to clad the entire cockpit, the seats are made from Lamborghini’s patented Forged Composite. As a result, the Veneno Roadster weighs 1,490 kilograms. That’s pretty impressive for an open-top.

Lamborghini say that every outlandish line of Veneno’s design follows function. In other words, aerodynamic efficiency akin to that of a racing prototype. There’s plenty of downforce while the drag is reduced to a minimum. Even the wheels have a specific shape that channels cooling air to the massive brakes.

All of this is good news for the engine compartment. The 6.5 twelve-cylinder powerplant can unleash all of it’s 750 hp in order to get you from 0 to 60 in just bellow 3 seconds. You will continue accelerating until the electronic limiter kicks in at 220 mph. No mechanical sympathy required – the ISR transmission with five modes, the permanent all-wheel drive and the pushrod suspension with horizontal sprint/damper units can all take the abuse.

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Source: Lamborghini

December 3, 2013

Official Debut: Vorsteiner Bentley Continental GT BR10-RS

The luxury tuning brand Vorsteiner has just made a reality the debut of Vorsteiner Bentley Continental GT BR10-RS. The car is part of company’s Vorsteiner Nero Project and in fact is the first to be officially presented after its start.

To be more precise, this Bentley was finely tuned and includes several noticeable additions and modifications. An instance is the front bumper which is made of company’s Autoclaved Pre-Preg Carbon Fiber. The latter material gives the element superior stiffness, aerospace strength and durability.

As an available option, the tuners offer 2×2 Carbon Fiber Pre-Preg with 4 Stage UV Inhibiting Clear Lacquer Coating. Of course, the rear bumper was also made of the same material. Here however, the option is 1×1 Full Carbon Fiber Pre-Preg Body with Lower Carbon Fiber Diffuser Pre-Preg with 4 Stage UV Inhibiting Clear Lacquer Coating

Next, the new side skirts and the deck lid spoiler lend this Continental GT model unique visual stance and more athleticism than ever. They are made of Autoclaved Pre-Preg Carbon Fiber. Those who want to look even more distinctive on the road can opt for 2×2 Carbon Fiber Pre-Preg with 4 Stage UV Inhibiting Clear Lacquer Coating.

Source: Vorsteiner

October 29, 2013

Vorsteiner Bentley Continental GT – Could Only be Described as Art

Vorsteiner has introduced their latest project based on the luxurious Bentley Continental GT.

Art is defined as the expression of human creative skill and imagination producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. The latest tuning program for the Bentley Continental GT from Vorsteiner could only be described as art.

The exterior comes with a carbon fiber front bumper that improves downforce and engine cooling. There is also a pair of new carbon fiber side skirts and a new rear bumper with with air vents and an integrated diffuser with six aerodynamic fin extensions. Last, but not least is the carbon fiber rear spoiler completing the aerodynamics improvement.

The tuning company also offers different sets of 20”, 21” and 22” forged alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.

Source: Vorsteiner

June 11, 2013

EXCLUSIVE: Vilner Bentley Continental GT Finally Revealed!

At last! Vilner Bentley Continental GT has finally been revealed in its entire glorious and magnificent stance! After the project has been teased several times, the time has come for it to be fully disclosed to the automotive world! And everything that we can add is that it was worth the wait!

Eight months ago in Studio Vinler came a client who brought his first generation Bentley Continental GT. It was an ordinary day like any other days of the week and the client had the typical Bentley in Racing Green exterior color with the standard production interior in Saffron color with some brown wooden accents as applications.

The desire of the client was to achieve a distinct individualization for his automobile: this meant that his favorite vehicle should express optimally his own style of luxury, comfort and individuality. The luxury tuning company Vilner has paid great respect to the majestic and imposing design of this Continental GT, and on this sound basis they have created a project that is fully produced in Bulgaria.

The professionals have worked in three directions: firs of all, they have set the goal to achieve more aggressive exterior transformation resulting in unique visual stance. Secondly, they have equipped this Bentley with entirely new interior. And at last, the power output of the car was increased.

The project of the exterior and the interior of the car was created by the designers at Studio Vilner and it was completely in accordance with the wishes of the client. As you can see, the exterior of the automobile is considerably changed. And to be even more precise, to its length were added 13 cm and to its rear – 16 cm.

Throughout the exterior can also be seen the extensive use of carbon fibre elements, and in addition all of the elements were totally renewed except for the line of the roof. The aim was to achieve more personalized and aggressive appearance.

We surely should make an emphasis on the absolutely new fenders that were designed and produced especially for this project and which add 5 cm to the stock ones at the front and 8 cm at the back.

Furthermore, the front fascia of the vehicle is lengthened with 8 additional centimeters while the back – with 5 cm. The idea and the design of the front carbon spoiler, rear carbon spoiler and the rear diffuser are attributed to Vilner as well. Entirely changed were also the tips of the exhaust-pipes.

The stock Racing Green exterior color of the car was of course changed. This Coninental GT was re-dyed in gray graphite matt. Another accent in the exterior design is that the inner part of the head-lights was created from carbon fibre. The stops-lights got also some “make-up”.

Going further to the second point, the interior has been modified from the stock one in Saffron color with brown wooden applications to something exceptionally striking. It was precisely created in black color and received some Bordeaux accents.

The materials utilized are black Alcantara, Black Leather and Black Exotic Lether with Cobra Pattern. The stitching and the seat-belts are in Bordeaux. Additionally, the dark red color can be discreetly seen on the door pockets, armrest and gearshift lever.

The “wings” – the symbol characterizing Bentley brand, has been embroidered in Bordeaux stitching on the seats and it also can be seen on the lateral part of the seats. The “feathers” were incorporated in all wooden elements in the interior as powerful and at the same time not-disturbing-the-sight-and-attention accents. They were finely and assiduously aerographed and then covered with varnish.

Next, the ceiling was wrapped in Black Alcantara with decorative pattern which is also present on the seats. The steering wheel got a change in its form and the new one was created in accordance with the grip of the driver.

At last, the tuners have worked on this project with the aim to bring about more power from the unit placed under the hood. After the modifications done, the increase in horsepower was from 559 (411 kW) to 660 (485 kW), while in Newton Meters – from 650 (480 lb-ft) to 780 (575 lb-ft). This basically means that the maximum speed has also been enhanced and now this Vilner Bentley Continental GT offers its driver 325 km/h instead of stock’s 318 km/h.

May 30, 2013

Vilner Teases The Tuned Interior Of Bentley Continental GT [VIDEO]

In the beginning of this month we have received the second of two teasers that gave us a glimpse of what the exclusive Vilner Bentley Continental GT would look like. Now it is time for the third one, and in its case the luxury tuning specialists at Vilner are sharing with us some insights around the working process regarding the interior of the vehicle.

The exclusive video, which you can view below, reveals some of the highlights that are going to be featured in this premium and entirely new interior. Judging from what we see from it, we can surely tell that the seats will be given new cloth in different from the original color (black instead of yellowish), there will be some very special hand-made elements and there will also be an entirely redesigned steering wheel.

Studio Vilner has already established an emblematic position in the creation of superior interiors. So we are definitely eager to eventually see this project inside and out. As a matter of fact, this Bentley Continental GT is their first entirely reworked automobile, which as we can tell from the spoilers, doesn’t have the typical for Continental appearance.

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Video Source: YouTube

May 28, 2013

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