Bentley Continental SuperSports: 621HP and 204MPH Flex-Fuel Supercar
Bentley has revealed the fastest and most potent representation in its 90-year account, the novel 621HP Continental Supersports that desire build its premiere in Geneva with sales following in most markets from autumn 2009 and in the U.S., in the summer of 2010. The Continental Supersports, whose designation is inspired near the firm’s 1925 two-seater 3-litre Supersports representation, is powered near a 6.0-liter W12 motor able of operation on either petrol and E85 biofuel or any union of the two. Bentley supports that the E85 biofuel can proffer a reduction of up to 70 per cent in CO2
So does that build the Supersport verdant? Admirably, positively not compared to a Prius or smooth of a customary kith and kin motor vehicle for that material, but it’s alleged to be verdant for the levels of execution and opulence it offers. For the write down, the Continental Supersports has a combined tinder thrift of 17.3 mpg UK which comes to 14.4mpg US or 16.3 lt / 100km, with CO2 emissions of (ahem…) 388 g/km.
The Superports’ 6.0-litre W12 twin-turbocharged motor produces 621-horsepower at 6,000 rev and a big 800Nm (590 lb/ft) of torque at 1,700-5,600 rev. The W12 is matted to a revised ZF6HP26 self-acting transfer with ‘Quickshift’ organized whole that cuts move times near 50% and enables twofold downshifts, serving the flex-fuel Continental accelerate from 0-60mph in 3.7 sec (0-100km/h in 3.9 sec) onto a summit rapidity of 204mph or 329 km/h.
Bentley’s engineers also place the Supersport on a rigorous fare achieving a heaviness reduction of 110kg or 243 lb compared with the Continental GT Rapidity. For instance, the Supersports is a rigorous two-seater featuring all-new lightweight sports seats with carbon fibre clamshell back part panels. In the back part division, the seats are replaced near a stowage deck with a carbon fibre baggage retaining timber.
To superior the coupe’s driving dynamics, the engineering side performed an array of chassis enhancements including retuned steering and debarring, utilizing lighter heaviness components, retuned dampers and anti-roll bars. Additionally, agility is more sharpened near the 40:60 rear-biased torque split for the all-wheel push organized whole, a wider back part line, bespoke lightweight 20-inch mixture wheels and a single electronic steadiness programme.
The Supersports is celebrated from its Continental coupe steady mates near the newly designed bonnet, the flared wings and novel dark-smoked sword stop to all outer ‘brightware’, including face grilles, lamp bezels, window surrounds and wheels. Interior, the cockpit is adorned with carbon fibre and Alcantara.
Commenting on the novel Supersports representation, Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen, Bentley’s Chairman and Chief Chairman of the board said; The Continental Supersports reflects the passion and eagerness of Bentley’s engineers and designers. This is the fastest, most unusual Bentley at all, dramatically styled to underline its supercar brand. Importantly, it also pioneers the employ of FlexFuel technology in the opulence sector.
The fastest most potent Bentley in the company’s 90-year history
6-litre W12 motor twin-turbocharged at present produces 630PS (621 bhp/463 kW) at 6000 rev/min and 800 Nm (590 lb ft) of torque at 1700-5600 rev/min
0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds)
0-100 mph (0-160 km/h) in 8.9 seconds
50-70 mph in 2.1 seconds
80-120 km/h in 2.6 seconds
Summit rapidity of 204 mph (329 km/h)
Continental Supersports reaffirms Bentley’s environmental commitment near pioneering the employ of biofuel in the opulence sector
Able of operation on petrol and E85 biofuel or any union of the two
Power and torque stay behind resolute whatever the proportion of petrol to E85 biofuel
A Tinder Property Sensor detects the blending proportion of the tinder in genuine period sending a signal to the motor command element (ECU), initiating the right motor mapping. This ensures all execution parameters stay behind balanced and consistent
Offers a reduction in CO2 emissions of up to 70% (well-to-wheel), a amount of a fuel’s network contribution to the air, not fair tailpipe emissions
Continental Supersports is the unusual Bentley, delivering a greatly focused driving experience
Revised ZF 6HP26 transfer with ‘Quickshift’ organized whole that cuts move times near 50% and enables twofold downshifts
Novel 40/60 rear-biased torque split for the all-wheel push organized whole reduces understeer when powering outside of bends and provides for superior modulation of mark and posture near ‘throttle steering’
Uprated face debarring with aluminium advance levers, stiffer bushes together with retuned antiroll rod and Servotronic steering for sharper turn-in
Revised Connected Damping Command (CDC) for improved corpse control
Single lightweight, 20-inch, 10-spoke mixture wheels proffer 10 kg (22 lb) heaviness redeeming per motor vehicle, reducing unsprung and rotating pile and improving curb cooling. Increased 25 mm (I inch) compensate on back part wheels improves hold and stability
275/35 ZR20 Pirelli Ultra Tall Execution tyres
Advanced ESP organized whole fully exploits possible of the most potent W12 motor and improved chassis
Standard-fit carbon-ceramic brakes – the largest and most potent brakes at all custom-made to a producing motor vehicle – give 20 kg (44 lb) heaviness saving
110 kg (243 lb) heaviness redeeming compared to Continental GT Speed
Continental Supersports combines the looks of the iconic GT with a distinguishing type that reflects its supercar character
Shape follows purpose: distinguishing middle atmosphere intake and vertical grilles provision larger amount of atmosphere (+ 10%) to turbocharger intercoolers while bonnet vents draw fiery atmosphere from motor bay
Subtly curved back part disc arches with newly tooled side panels fit increased back part line of the uprated chassis and supply sinewy stance
Distinguishing ’smoked sword stop’ to all outer ‘brightware’, including the foremost automotive use of Bodily Vapour Deposition’ to stainless steel
Larger, double elliptical use up tailpipes and back part valance with careful vertical divider
2 novel pearlescent and 2 novel matt stop colours
Single driver-focused, two-seater hut with lightweight sports seats, giving a 45 kg (99 lb) heaviness saving
Back part seats replaced near stowage deck with carbon fibre baggage retaining beam
AlcantaraTM, carbon fibre and Yielding Handle’ leather supply a extremely unlike explanation of Bentley craftsmanship with selection of Solo Sound and Duo Sound combinations
