Tag: Bentley Continental

  • Bentley Continental GT3 – Price £200,000

    Bently has announced a street legal variant of the Continental GT3 model. This means that the car will be company’s fastest production model. Key details have yet to be finalised, but Bentley is understood to be looking at a production run of around 300 cars to be built over a 12-month period circa 2014-2015. The GT3 race car was revealed at the Paris motor show and marks the return of Bentley to front-line motorsport.

    The 2013 Continental GT3 will be powered by a twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12 engine with 700HP (522 kW).

    The power will be put on the road through an all-wheel drive system.

    Only 300 units will be produced and the price will start from £200,000.

    “We now have a chance to look at all these possibilities,” said another senior source.

    The race car’s extreme rear wing and the rest of the aerodynamic package would be toned down for road use. A roll cage won’t be present feature, because it’s considered too extreme for Bentley owners.

    Source: Autocar.co.uk

  • Bentley Embiricos 4¼ -Litre at Crewe Factory

    Bentley-Embiricos-THUMBOne of the most appealing things in the automotive world is the rare, old and iconic luxury cars, which almost have dreamt to drive. Bentley Embiricos 4¼ -Litre is undoubtedly one of them. Looking like a vehicle that has just came out of the first Batman movies, it captures the heart with effortless ease.

    In fact, this Bentley is one of the rarest and most valuable cars in the world. One example of this model will make historic appearance at the marque’s home in Crewe.

    The car has just participated in the Louis Vuitton ‘Serenissima Run’ in Venice and has been featured at the Le Mans Classic as part of the Bentley lineup. Now, the magnificent car takes pride of place in the Lineage Showroom at the firm’s Pyms Lane factory until September.

    Going back in time, throughout the 1930’s Bentley Motors was owned by Rolls-Royce. At that moment it was producing fast, refined and well-built Grand Tourers from its Derby factory.

    Back then many Bentley owners sent their chassis to traditional coachbuilders in order their car to receive elegant bodywork. However, some enthusiasts from across the Channel were eager to explore the new world of aerodynamics.

    One such owner – André Embiricos, had taken the step and decided to investigate the possibility of a streamlined high-performance Bentley. The result was the most famous Bentley of the Derby era.

    Georges Paulin, a designer working for coachbuilders Pourtout Carrossier was assigned to do the work around it. The effect was that Pourtout produced a strikingly sleek, aerodynamic body for a 4¼-Litre Derby Bentley that would be suitable for fast touring and track records alike.

    In fact, an age-hardenable aluminium alloy was utilized in order to keep the weight down the fastback body with split rear window. This made it possible for the “Embiricos” Bentley to achieve all the criteria for a Bentley high performance grand tourer.

    After the war, the Embiricos Bentley served as an inspiration for the glorious 1952 Bentley Continental R Type. In fact, you can still see the resemblance of the iconic shape of today’s Bentley Continental GT coupe.

    Source: Bentley

  • Bentley Continental GT V8 in Munich [VIDEO]

    Bentley-Continental-GT-V8-thumbMany car debuts occur in closed-door halls with a curtain over the model in question and lots of smoke and techno music for setting up the mood. The whole reveling process has become a sort of a cliché and Bentley are well aware of that. That is why for the Continental GT V8 premiere in Munich, the company went the extra mile…upwards.

    Here is a video of a Bentley Continental GT V8 soaring trough the skies over Munich, with its indicators on, hooked to a helicopter. That could mean only two things: Either Munich’s no parking zone is strictly regulated… by the air force or Klaus Becker, General Manager of Bentley Munich organised a dramatic turn up for the new V8 at a special venue on a glazed bridge between two skyscrapers and in front of 300 VIP guests.

    Here’s how Klaus Becker defended the stunt: “A dramatic car got the debut we felt it deserved and we took a little bit of our inspiration from Bentley’s iconic ‘Winged B’ emblem. On a practical level the helicopter was the fastest way to get to the rooftop podium.”

    Either way it all looks very exciting. The V8 deserves that grand and loud première for it just might be the best Bentley ever produced.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBeUFre22d4&feature=youtu.be

    Bentley Continental GT V8 (2012)
    Bentley Continental GT V8 (2012)

    Source: Bentley Motors

  • 2012 Bentley Continental V8 Range World Premiere

    2012 Bentley CONTINENTAL ThumbToday two new Bentley Continental V8 models will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and thus will making their world premiere. What is new around those “beauties” os the new 4.0 litre, twin turbocharged V8 Continental GT coupé and GTC convertible achieve exceptional standards for power-to-emissions in the high luxury sports car sector. In case you’ve forgotten, the new Bentley V8 engine delivers maximum power of 500 bhp (507 PS / 373 Kw) at 6000 rev/min and an extraordinary peak torque of 660 Nm (487 lb ft) which is available across virtually the entire rev range from 1700 to 5000 rev/min, providing exhilarating performance and effortless power delivery in the Bentley tradition. It has 8-speed automatic transmission and can go into a 0-100 km/h in only 4.8 seconds for the GT coupe. The top speed is 303 km/h!

    What needs to be highlighted here is that the new V8 Continental models achieve outstanding levels of fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions. Moreover they are capable of traveling over 500 miles (800 km) on a single tank of fuel. The new V8 engine will be available in two models: the Continental GT and the Continental GTC. The two new Continental models will be offered beneath the flagship 6.0 litre, 12‑cylinder engined Continental GT and GTC.

    2012 Bentley CONTINENTAL V8 Range
    2012 Bentley CONTINENTAL V8 Range

    Furthermore both models are specified with 20-inch alloy wheels as standard with an optional 21‑inch six-spoke design which is available in dramatic Diamond Black (exclusive to the Continental V8) or Diamond Silver finishes. The interior features Eliade cloth headlining, new contemporary Dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus veneers, optional two-tone leather colour split and short centre console continue the fresh, sporting design theme. The new Continental V8 Models deliver distinctive sporting style through several features they include: gloss black matrix grille with bright chrome surround and divider, three-segment lower bumper with black air intakes and striking body-coloured dividers, dark rear lower valance, distinctive twin ‘figure eight’ exhaust tailpipes,Red enamel Bentley winged ‘B’ badges above the front grille, to the bootlid and wheel centres, seven exterior colours offered in standard range. Moreover now the interior is even sportier than ever. This Is due to the  New Dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus veneer unique to the V8 models, Eliade cloth headlining and pillar trim, short centre console in place of W12 through-console, four hide colours offered in standard range, unique two-tone leather color split and the three hood colours (Continental GTC).

    Pricing information

    CONTINENTAL GT V8 CONTINENTAL GTC V8 INFORMATION
    UK
    Pounds Sterling
    £123,850 £136,250 Inclusive of VAT
    EUROPE
    Euro
    €136,000 €149,600 Pre-Tax
    CHINA
    Renminbi
    CNY 2,980,000 CNY 3,280,000 Includes taxes and duty
    USA
    US Dollars
    Price to be advised Price to be advised
    JAPAN
    Yen
    ¥21,666,000 ¥23,800,000 Inc 5% sales tax
    MIDDLE EAST
    US Dollars
    $172,527 $189,780 Pre-duty and tax

    Specifications

    New GT V8 New GTC V8
    Engine 4-litre twin turbocharged V8 4-litre twin turbocharged V8
    Power 500bhp / 373kW / 507PS @ 6000rpm 500bhp / 373kW / 507PS  @ 6000 rpm
    Torque 660Nm / 487lb.ft @ 1700 rpm 660Nm / 487lb.ft @ 1700 rpm
    Driveline All-wheel drive All-wheel drive
    Transmission 8-speed automatic with paddleshift 8-speed automatic with paddleshift
    Acceleration 0-60mph 4.6 secs 4.7 secs
    0–100km/h 4.8 secs 5 secs
    Max. Speed 303 kmh 188mph 301 kmh 187mph
    Range 857km 533 miles 826 km 513miles
    FUEL CONSUMPTION EU DRIVE CYCLE
    Urban 15.4 l/100km 18.4mpg 15.8 l/100km 17.9 mpg
    Extra-Urban 7.7 l/100km 36.7 mpg 8 l/100km 35.3mpg
    Combined 10.5 1/100KM 26.7mpg 10.9 l/100km 25.9mpg
    CO2 emissions (combined) 246g/km 254g/km
    EPA DRIVE CYCLE*
    City Driving 15mpg 14mpg
    Highway Driving 24mpg 24mpg
    Combined 18mpg 17mpg
    WEIGHTS AND VOLUMES
    Kerb Weight 2295kg 2470kg
    Unladen Weight 2295kg 5060lb 5445lb 2470kg
    Gross Weight 2750kg 6063lb 2900kg 6393lb
    Fuel Tank 90 litres 20 gallons / 24 USg 90 litres 20 gallons / 24 USg
    Boot Volume 358 litres 12.6 cu.ft 260 litres 9.1 cu.ft
    DIMENSIONS
    Overall Length 4806mm 15 ft 9in 4806mm 15 ft 9in
    Width across mirrors 2227mm 7ft 3in 2227mm 7ft 3in
    Wheelbase 2746mm 9ft 2746mm 9ft
    Overall Height 1404mm 4ft7in 1403mm 4ft7in
    Wheel size 20″ or optional 21″ 20″ or optional 21″

    Source: Bentley

  • Bentley embraces the V8 world

    The original Bentley continental GT launched in 2003 has been a major success on the global market. Up until now over 50 000 customers have had the privilege to own one and marvel at the magnificent W12 6.0 twin-turbo engine that powered them. Spawn from the biggest ever twelve cylinder factory in Crewe, England, it was, and still is a refined beast which embodied the engineering supremacy of Bentley Motors Limited

    Nowadays however, with the tightening regulations on CO2 emissions and the constant climb of fuel prices, Bentley needs a new strategy. What they intend to do is broaden their production range by adding a new sophisticated V8 engine that will deliver all that there is expected from a V8 and yet it will also show that Bentley is after all an environmentally conscious company with a few tricks up its sleeve.

    According to the figures given, performance will not be impaired. We are talking about a 500BHP powerhouse which will grant you 660Nm (487 lb ft) of torque within the 1700rpm – 5000rpm range. Pair that with a close-ratio 8 speed auto-box and you’ll get less than 5 seconds of 0-60mph acceleration time and a top speed of a 180mph – hardcore. It is also four-wheel-drive but uses a torque split system with a Toresn differential that sends only 40% of the power to the front tires so we get all the safety with none of the drawbacks.

    Bentley Continental GT V8 (2012)

    But let us talk about the clever bits. Bentley say they have manged to achieve great power-to-economy ratio. Mind you this is in terms of luxury performance economy so we are not actually saving the planet here. Yet one has to admit that the claimed 40 percent improved fuel efficiency does sound impressive. That and a travel range of over 500 miles (800km) on a single tank of fuel are the only official claims we have so far. There will be more available early in 2012 when the Continental GT and GTC (which will debut these engines) are introduced on the American International Auto Show in Detroit.

    So how do they achieve these feats of economy without harming the Bentley spirit? The company engineers have employed a complex engine management system which  allows the car to potter all day in town using only four of the cylinders and then when you put your foot down on lets say an extra urban road you get all the cylinders you need to bend time and space. It is a system that has been around but nor very common. Other more standard features include: high pressure direct injection, low friction bearings, thermal management, energy recuperation via the charging system, and an innovative turbo charger packaging all work together in the name of efficiency.

    And how do we tell apart these newcomers from the top of the range GT W12? Petrol heads will have no problem recognizing the distinctive V8 growl but for the more oblivious there have been some sublime visual alterations. The grille is a glossy black matrix mesh which has been framed and also slashed  in the middle with some chrome. Three patches of the same mesh is also used to style the front lower bumper. The hallmark “B” badge is in enamel red in front and at the back as well. Two chromed tailpipes each representing an ominous “eight figure” add to the aggressive look. And speaking of aggression both of the models come with 20 inch alloys as standard but if you really want to leave an impression the optional 21 inch diamond black or diamond silver ones are up for the job. The interior is as sporty as it is luxurious – Eliade cloth headlining garnished with Dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus veneers, two-toned leather theme as an optional extra and a short centre console made for the appeal of the demanding customer.

    Will the new Continental GT and the convertible GTC pose as fine compliments to the astonishing W12? Only time will show.

    Source: Bentley

  • Top Convertibles 2011

    Always pointed as the category cars that gives drivers the most thrilling experience on the road, the convertible rides have walked a long way from the early ragtops with leaky roofs till the nowadays quiet, fast and extremely comfy cabrios. (more…)

  • Imperium Bentley Continental GT Audentia

    Imperium has announced Bentley Continental GT Audentia. The tuned vehicle comes with the styling package consisting of aerodynamics kit and a sports exhaust system.

    The exterior improvements include a new front bumper, new grille inserts and modified side skirts. There are also a new rear apron, a new diffuser and a sports exhaust system. The tag for the complete package is not low at all – £25 000, which is a bit pricey, especially, when you don’t get any interior modifications or performance upgrades.

    The new elements are available in PU-RIM plastic or optional carbon fiber, which we guess is more expensive, so the complete price will be even bigger.

    Bentley Continental GT Audentia will be limited to 50 units.

    Imperium Bentley Continental GT Audentia
    Imperium Bentley Continental GT Audentia
    Imperium Bentley Continental GT Audentia
    Imperium Bentley Continental GT Audentia
    Imperium Bentley Continental GT Audentia
    Imperium Bentley Continental GT Audentia
    Imperium Bentley Continental GT Audentia
    Imperium Bentley Continental GT Audentia

    Source: Imperium

  • 2012 Bentley Continental GTC

    The second generation of Bentley’s iconic Continental GTC convertible will debut at next month’s International Automobile Exhibition (IAA) in Frankfurt.

    Taking cues from its GT coupe sibling launched last year, the new Continental GTC builds on the highly successful foundation of the previous cabriolet, which premiered in 2006. Bentley’s design and engineering teams have improved virtually every aspect of the iconic convertible with an uncompromising focus on quality.

    While the first Continental GTC was elegant and understated, the sharper radii and assertive stance of the new model delivers a more contemporary and muscular presence. Advanced manufacturing techniques produce aluminium front wings without the need for seams or welds creating the look and feel of a coach-built car. Twenty-inch wheels are now standard with three styles of 21-inch wheel, a first for GTC, available as an option, reinforcing the distinctive, sporting stance of the new Bentley.

    The four-seater luxury convertible features a new, even more spacious and sumptuous hand-crafted cabin, with soft-touch leather hides, an extensive range of wood veneers, cool-touch metals and deep-pile carpets. There are 17 standard soft-touch leather hide colours with six colour split combinations, complemented by a range of seven veneers, all produced by Bentley’s talented craftsmen and women.

    2012 Bentley Continental GTC

    The GTC’s renowned coupe-like refinement is also enhanced. The tailored, multi-layered fabric hood is complemented by acoustic glass and under-body panels, for optimum noise isolation.

    Superb everyday practicality for a luxury convertible was a hallmark of the original GTC and much valued by its customers. The cabin of the new GTC is now even more practical, with additional rear legroom, new storage solutions and innovative features such as touch-screen infotainment, automatic seat-belt presenters and a Bentley-designed Neck Warmer for comfortable roof-down motoring whatever the temperature.

    A wider track, front and rear, sharper steering and retuned suspension provides a more exhilarating and class-leading drive. Bentley’s advanced all-wheel drive system features a new 40:60 rear torque bias (compared with 50:50 of the original GTC) minimising understeer during hard cornering and allowing the spirited driver to manage the car’s line and balance via precise throttle control.

    This compelling dynamic package is combined with a more powerful 6.0-litre, twin-turbocharged W12 engine as well as a new QuickShift transmission enabling faster gear changes than ever before. Power output is raised from 560PS to 575PS (567bhp/423kW) and the famed Bentley ‘wave of torque’ has been increased by a further 50Nm to 700Nm (516lb ft).

    Pricing Information

    POUNDS STERLING £149,350
    US DOLLAR $212,800 MSRP
    EURO €170,060
    RENMINBI RMB 3,838,000
    YEN ¥26,400,000

    Pounds Sterling inclusive of 20% VAT.
    Euro price does not include individual market taxation rates.
    US Dollar pricing is exclusive of individual state taxes.

    2012 Bentley Continental GTC – AT A GLANCE

    Sculpted exterior design

    • Advanced production techniques such as aluminium Super Forming (front wings) allow for a more sculpted body and sharp ‘power lines.’
    • Unique jewelled headlamps with LED daytime-running lights.
    • More upright matrix radiator grille and new ‘double horseshoe’ rear profile first shown on the flagship Bentley Mulsanne.

    Luxurious, practical, hand-crafted cabin with class-leading infotainment

    • New interior with a bold, sweeping dashboard and instrument panel finished in premium soft-touch leather.
    • Choice of 17 hide colours, six colour split combinations and seven veneers.
    • Distinctive ‘cobra style’ seats for added comfort and enhanced rear cabin space.
    • A new touchscreen, 30GB infotainment system introduces advanced satellite navigation with dynamic route guidance, seven-digit postcode entry and Google Map compatibility (market specific).
    • Audio systems feature the latest wide-frequency Balance Mode Radiator speakers as standard.
    • Revolutionary Dirac Dimensions™ DSP for exceptional sound reproduction (Naim for Bentley premium audio).

    More powerful 6-litre W12 engine with FlexFuel capability

    • 6-litre W12 engine twin-turbocharged engine produces 575PS (567bhp/423kW) and 700Nm (516lb ft) of torque.
    • FlexFuel capability – runs on E85 biofuel, petrol or any combination of the two.
    • 0 – 60mph 4.5 secs (0-100 km/h 4.8 secs).
    • 0 – 100mph 10.9 secs (0 – 160km/h 10.9 secs).
    • Top speed 195 mph (314 km/h).

    Dynamic Bentley driving experience

    • ZF 6HP28 transmission with ‘Quickshift’ system that cuts shift times by up to 50% and enables double downshifts.
    • New 40:60 rear-biased torque split for the all-wheel drive system reduces understeer when powering out of bends and provides for better modulation of line and attitude by ‘throttle steering.’
    • Increased front and rear track improves grip and stability.
    • Advanced ESC system fully exploits the potential of the more powerful W12 engine and improved chassis.
    • 20” ‘Five Spoke’ alloy wheels with optional 21” wheels in ‘Five Spoke Two-Piece’, ‘Seven Spoke Elegant’ and ‘Ten Spoke Propeller’ designs.

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

    ENGINE

    • Type: 6-litre twin-turbocharged W12
    • Max Power: 567bhp / 423kW / 575PS @ 6000 rev/min
    • Max Torque: 700Nm / 516lb/ft @ 1700 rev/min

    TRANSMISSION

    • ZF 6-speed automatic with quickshift and steering wheel-mounted paddleshift
    • Driveline: Continuous all-wheel drive (40:60 rear bias)

    Ratios:

    • 1st. 4.17
    • 2nd. 2.34
    • 3rd. 1.52
    • 4th. 1.14
    • 5th. 0.87
    • 6th 0.69
    • Final drive: 3.526

    BODY CONSTRUCTION

    • Steel monocoque

    BRAKES

    • Front: 405mm ventilated discs (optional 420mm Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled)
    • Rear: 335mm ventilated discs (optional 356mm, Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled)

    WHEELS AND TYRES

    • 9.5J x 20” (optional 9.5J x 21”)
    • Pirelli P Zero 275/40ZR 20 (optional 275/35 ZR21)

    STEERING

    • Type: rack & pinion, power assisted, speed-sensitive ZF servotronic
    • Turns lock to lock: 2.6 turns
    • Turning circle: 11.3m

    SUSPENSION

    • Front: Four link double wishbones, computer controlled self-levelling air suspension, with anti roll-bar.
    • Rear: Trapezoidal multi-link, computer-controlled self-levelling air suspension, with anti roll-bar.
    • Damping: Continuous Damping Control, tuned for dynamic performance.


    DIMENSIONS

    • Wheelbase 2746mm
    • Overall Length 4806mm
    • Width (across body) 1943mm
    • Width (including mirrors) 2227mm
    • Overall Height 1403mm
    • Fuel Tank 90 litres
    • Boot Volume 260 litres
    • Kerb Weight (EU) 2495 kg / 5501 lb
    • Gross Vehicle Weight 2900 kg / 6393 lb

    PERFORMANCE

    • Top Speed: 195 mph (314 km/h)
    • 0 – 60 mph: 4.5 secs (0 – 100 km/h: 4.8 secs)
    • 0 – 100 mph: 10.9 secs (0 – 160 km/h: 10.9 secs)
    • 30 – 50 mph: 2.0 secs (60 – 100 km/h: 2.5 secs)
    • 50 – 70 mph: 2.4 secs (80 – 120 km/h: 3.1 secs)

    FUEL CONSUMPTION (EU Cycle) *

    • Urban 11.1 mpg (25.4 l/100km)
    • Extra Urban 24.9 mpg (11.4 l/100km)
    • Combined 17.1 mpg (16.5 l/100km)
    • CO2 emissions 384g/km

    * Fuel consumption figures are provisional and subject to Type Approval

    • FUEL CONSUMPTION (EPA Cycle) **
    • City Driving 11 mpg (US)
    • Highway Driving 19 mpg (US)
    • Combined 14 mpg (US)

    ** Fuel consumption figures are provisional and subject to EPA certification.

    EMISSIONS CONTROLS
    EU 5 and US LEV 11

    Source: Bentley

  • Imperium Bentley Continental GT

    Bentley Continental GT has received another tuning package, but this time from vehicle personalisation specialists IMPERIUM.

    The aerodynamics package includes new front and rear bumpers, aggressive carbon exposed side skirts, subtle boot lip spoiler and rear carbon fibre diffuser. All new bespoke designed bodywork components are manufactured in the UK to the highest possible standards from ultra light prepreg autoclave carbon fibre to create a perfect surface finish and factory fit to the vehicle.

    The interior boasts refinement package using the client’s individual choice of specially hand selected luxurious leathers, tailor made carbon fibre, refined wood trim, ultra suede or classic black piano finishes. Finally, the tuner fitted a beautiful individually built and designed ergonomic sports steering wheel.

    IMPERIUM Continental GT stands on bespoke one-off designed and manufactured ultra light fully forged alloy wheels.

    Last, but not least, the tuning company installed a lowered sport suspension, optimized braking system and an ECU remap for some additional horsepower.

    Imperium Bentley Continental GT FrontSide
    Imperium Bentley Continental GT FrontSide

    Source: Imperium

  • Bentley Continental GT Mulliner

    Bentley Continental GT is now more exclusive with the new Mulliner Styling Specification including a range of nice options boosting the road presence of the luxurious coupe.

    The new Mulliner Styling Specification’s Classic Pack includes a unique front bumper splitter, strakes integrated into the front intake grilles, side extension blades and a rear diffuser, all made from high-gloss, black carbon-fibre.

    There are also carbon-fibre rear spoiler and door mirror cowls as well as huge black 21” Elegant alloy wheels and dark mesh front wing vents with black carbon-fibre bezels.

    “The Mulliner Styling Specification, with its sharper lines and darker, lower appearance subtly underscores the extrovert, flamboyant nature of our new Coupe. It delivers a more personalised, sportive interpretation of a luxurious, refined GT.”, commented Raul Pires, Bentley’s head of exterior design.

    A series of high performance V-Max tests and wind tunnel appraisals were undertaken to ensure that the handling and performance credentials of the new Continental GT are not compromised by the addition of the Mulliner Styling Specification

    The Classic Pack is available to order from June 2011 onwards and the optional design features can be ordered from authorised Bentley dealers from Autumn 2011.

    “To ensure complete peace of mind for our customers, the Mulliner Styling Specification is underpinned by the Company’s exhaustive aerodynamic and durability testing programme and is backed by a full Bentley warranty.”, finished Steve O’Hara, Aftersales Director.

    Bentley Continental GT Mulliner
    Bentley Continental GT Mulliner

    Source: Bentley

  • PRIOR-DESIGN Bentley Continental GT Cabriolet

    Prior Design has released a staggering style package for the impressive Bentley Continental GT Cabriolet. The aerodynamics construction kit was a real challenge for the designers, but they managed to make the luxurious convertible even better.

    The package consists of a new front bumper, a modified rear bumper with integrated diffuser and a set of traditional side sills. The hood is also revised and two air inlets that evacuate used hot air from the motor space are added.

    A stainless steel sports exhaust system was cleanly integrated into the tail with its light and truly imposing sound.

    It is powered by a W12 6.0 liter Bi-turbo with 575PS (423 kW) and 700Nm (519 lb-ft) of torque at just 1700RPM.

    The interior boasts carbon fibre elements, which replaced the old wooden decoration. However, due to the customer’s wishes, there are have no limits.

    2011 PRIOR-DESIGN Bentley Continental GT Cabriolet

    Source: Prior-Design

  • Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible ISR

    Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible ISR – Ice Speed Record is limited edition, which will be launched in just 100 units.

    The luxury sports convertible is powered by a 6.0 litre V12 with 640 PS (471 kW) and 800Nm (590lb ft) of torque. The engine is mated to a Quickshift 6-speed automatic transmission. The performance is brutal – 0-100 km/h in 4.0s, to 160 km/h in 9.4 seconds and top speed of 321.6 km/h (199.83 mph) … on ice!

    “Juha Kankkunen’s drive was a remarkable achievement and worthy of a very special car. The Continental Supersports ‘Ice Speed Record’ is a true driver’s car that captures that unique Bentley spirit. It offers extreme performance, agility and an extrovert personality, while retaining the refinement, handcrafted luxury and comfort our customers expect.”, commented Wolfgang Duerheimer, Bentley’s new Chairman and Chief Executive.

    This is the most powerful Bentley, which the company has ever produced. All that additional engine power of the new convertible is the result of fine tuning of the engine to optimise the benefits of the new free-breathing air intake ducts, intercooler system and the exhaust system.

    What is more, it runs on both petrol (gasoline) or E85 bio-ethanol or any combination of the two.

    Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible ISR stands on 20” wheels fitted with Pirelli 275/35ZR20 ultra high performance tyres. Behined them, there are 420 mm front and 356 mm rear, carbon ceramic brake discs, with 8-piston callipers at the front provide fade-resistant stopping power.
    Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible ISR

    Source: Bentley