Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible



Bentley has finally dropped their latest bomb, the Supersports without roof

From the press release:

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The fastest, most potent drop-top Bentley ever

6-litre W12 engine twin-turbocharged engine produces 630PS (621bhp/463kW) at 6000 rev/min and 800Nm (590lb ft) of torque at 2000-4500 rev/min
0 – 60mph in 3.9 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.2 seconds)
0 -100mph in 9.6 seconds (0-160km/h in 9.5 seconds)
Top speed of 202mph (325km/h)
Overall weight saving of 90kg (198lb) versus GTC Speed




A highly focussed, extreme Bentley convertible driving experience

Revised ZF 6HP26 transmission with ‘Quickshift’ system that cuts shift times by 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’
Retuned Continuous Damping Control (CDC) system, stiffer suspension bushes and uprated rear anti-roll bar benefit body control, steering response, turn-in and balance
Increased 50mm rear track improves grip and stability
Lightweight, 20-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels offer 10kg (22lb) weight saving per car, reducing unsprung and rotating mass and improving brake cooling
275/35 ZR20 Pirelli Ultra High Performance tyres
Advanced ESP system fully exploits potential of the most powerful W12 engine and improved chassis
Standard-fit carbon-ceramic brakes provide fade-free braking and contribute a 20kg (44lb) reduction in rotating and unsprung mass from the front axle.


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