Bentley Continental Supersports

Bentley Continental Supersports (2010)

As far as a performance luxury car goes, this is as good as it gets. You can potter along at 30mph and the car won't lurch awkwardly through the gears, or you could easily do 400 miles in a day and not feel worn out. Having said that, this still feels like a Bentley. It's not uncomfortable, but you're definitely aware of surface changes more in this version.

 And it's stiffer than the standard car, so even in the softest damper setting there's more patter over bumps. This is still a heavy car, despite the diet, and you'll feel that most through a left-right flick, as the tyres and suspension struggle to cope with the weight transfer. There are still downsides here. You can even adjust it slightly on the throttle mid-corner. In the Conti GT there's a hesitation, but in the Supersports the chassis is much sharper.

 The steering could do with more feel, but as you turn into the corner, the car is more eager to follow your directions. The noise and power delivery is much more savage and it does feel lighter. Luxury is less overt here. There are no rear seats, the front seats have a manual adjustment, carbon fibre adorns the dash and the mostly leather steering wheel has an ultra-sticky band around it. You get a sense of the purpose of this car even before you hit the accelerator.

 The fact that ‘GT' has been removed from the name tells you a lot. It's not a lightened car to the extent of a Clio Renaultsport Cup, so you still get all the luxury you'd associate in a Bentley, but this is the Continental for the racer in you. The effect is a more brutal Bentley. But in the Supersports it changes to 60:40 front to rear.

 In a normal Conti, it's a 50:50 split. The gearbox has been tweaked and the four-wheel-drive system has been altered so that more torque is sent to the rear wheels. Oh, and the price goes up to £163,000. Weight is down by 110kg, power is up by 20bhp to 621bhp, torque rises to 590lb ft, 0-60mph drops to 3.7 seconds.

 A few more key figures for you. The result is the fastest, most hardcore Bentley that's ever been produced with a top speed of 204mph. That's because Bentley engineers spent their spare time tinkering with various aspects of the GT Speed to see how far they could push the performance envelope.  Think of the Bentley Continental Supersports as the ultimate man-in-shed car.

Bentley Continental Supersports (2010)

Bentley Continental Supersports (2010)

Bentley Continental Supersports (2010)

Bentley Continental Supersports (2010)

Bentley Continental GTC Speed Review

Bentley Continental GTC Speed (2010)

In road tests, our editors found the Continental GTC to be a tremendously dynamic drive, while remaining buttoned-down If the rear seats are unoccupied -- they are surprisingly spacious -- a chrome and aluminum wind blocker can be raised over them to greatly reduce wind turbulence. Thanks to a modified version of the coupe's rear suspension, the top folds completely flat and maintains a sleek profile. With the push of a button, the convertible fabric top opens or closes in about 25 seconds and will even operate while the car is moving (at speeds up to 20 mph). This package adds "51" badging, 20-inch polished wheels, three-tone interior color schemes, unique upholstery with contrasting piping/stitching and exclusive wood veneers.

 For 2010, the Series 51 option of pre-selected interior treatments debuted. There are a variety of lambswool rug choices, 17 colors for the interior and 15 for the exterior. Buyers can choose between different colors for the convertible top and styles of wood trim. The options are virtually limitless (though you'll pay handsomely for them).

 Inside, the Bentley Continental GTC is packed with features and amenities and is fitted with the finest wood and leather. Despite these performance upgrades, the GTC Speed retains every drop of civility normally associated with Bentley's vehicles. In addition to the bigger engine, the Speed version gets bigger wheels, bigger brakes, a retuned suspension and consequently improved handling dynamics. The GTC Speed features 600 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, and gets from zero to 60 in 4.6 seconds.

 The base GTC produces 552 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque, which takes the GTC from zero to 60 in 5 seconds. All-wheel drive is standard. Both versions of this luxury convertible are powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter W12 engine attached to a six-speed automatic transmission. There's also the GTC Speed, a higher-performance variant. The Bentley Continental GTC is a two-door luxury convertible with seating for four.

 Current Bentley Continental GTC. But for those financially fortunate souls just wanting a luxury-focused grand touring four-seater, it doesn't get any better than Bentley's new GTC. It's true that a couple of other high-end convertibles are a bit more agile in terms of handling. Curb weight is a couple hundred pounds more than the coupe. To make up for lost body stiffness due to the lack of a fixed roof, Bentley has fitted the GTC with additional structural reinforcements.

 Like the coupe, the GTC has a powerful turbocharged W12 engine, all-wheel drive and an adjustable air suspension. As its name suggests, the GTC is the convertible version of Bentley's successful four-seat Continental GT coupe. It's a high-performance drop top that manages to provide every bit of luxury you'd expect in a traditional Bentley, only now with more attitude and agility. In that fashion, the Bentley Continental GTC is more than just a posh convertible.

 But with the help of its parent company, Volkswagen, Bentley has recently done a remarkable job in shedding its stuffy image and establishing itself as a contemporary luxury coachbuilder.  Some might find it hard to believe that Bentley actually competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race a few years ago -- and won.

Bentley Continental GTC Speed (2010)

Bentley Continental GTC Speed (2010)

Bentley Continental GTC Speed (2010)

Bentley GTZ Zagato Review

Bentley GTZ Zagato

“By preparing our engines at an early stage for these “On a well-to-wheel basis, such fuels can deliver a consistently high net CO2 reduction of up to 90 per cent. “It is our conviction that renewable fuels, in particular second-generation bio-fuels, have strong potential,” said Dr Paefgen. With bio-fuel engines, the initial rollout will begin next year and the entire range should become compatible by 2012. “Bentley does not believe that short-term measures are an appropriate answer to these global issues, and is basing its strategy on a long-term vision.” Before the all-new powertrain arrives next decade, efficiency improvements will, according to Bentley, be achieved through the application of innovative technology to its eight and 12-cylinder engines, including “enhanced engine management, and new, improved transmissions and drivelines, as well as through weight reduction”.

 Zagato2010 Bentley GTZ center image“We will set a benchmark in our segment of the industry by making every engine capable of running on renewable fuels, reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency throughout our fleet. “This is a major step in the history of Bentley, reflecting the increasing expectation from our customers around the world for performance motoring with fuel-efficient engines,” said Dr Paefgen. In a speech delivered at the Geneva motor show, Bentley CEO Franz-Josef Paefgen said the strategy would be based on three stages: reducing average emissions across its eight and 12-cylinder petrol engine range by at least 15 per cent by 2012; introducing an all-new powertrain by 2012 that will deliver a 40 per cent improvement in fuel economy “while maintaining current levels of performance”; and offering bio-ethanol-compatible engines, the first of which should be available next year.  BENTLEY Motors outlined a new environmental strategy for the Volkswagen-owned British luxury brand last week, promising to reduce emissions and fuel consumption – but taking no radical steps towards reducing its reliance on large internal combustion engines.

Bentley GTZ Zagato

 Bentley GTZ Zagato

 Bentley GTZ Zagato

Bentley GTZ Zagato

Bentley GTZ Zagato

Bentley GTZ Zagato

Bentley GTZ Zagato

Bentley GTZ Zagato

Modified Bentley Continental GT | new bodykit for Bentley Continental GT

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