Exclusive Motors Pvt. Ltd. has brought to India Continental
Supersports the fastest and most powerful Bentley ever. It is the
extreme Bentley, a muscular two-seater that delivers supercar
performance and a highly focused driving experience.
The
Supersports is also the first Bentley capable of running on both petrol
(gasoline) and biofuel, pioneering the use of FlexFuel technology in
the luxury sector. This represents stage one of the company's commitment
to make its complete model range compatible with renewable fuels by
2012.
Speaking
on the occasion Mr. Satya Bagla, Managing Director, Exclusive Motors
Pvt. Ltd. said,” We are ecstatic to launch the new Bentley Continental
Supersports in India. Being the fastest and most powerful Bentley the
coupe is sure to excite the speed lovers in India. It is our constant
endeavour to bring the best in the luxury auto space to our customers.
Bentley Continental Supersports has received an overwhelming response
worldwide and we are hoping that our Indian audiences will be thrilled
with the machine as well.”
The
Continental Supersports began as an ‘under the radar’ project exploring
the possibilities of weight reduction on the Continental GT but with
more power and torque. A largely experimental process crystallised over a
period of 24 months into an official new car programme, driven by the
passion and enthusiasm of a small group of Bentley engineers and
designers.
The results are dramatic. With 630PS
(621 bhp) and new ‘Quickshift’ transmission that halves shift times,
the Supersports sets new performance benchmarks for Bentley. It
accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds)
onto a top speed of 204 mph (329 km/h).
Supercar
performance is complemented by an array of chassis enhancements
including retuned steering and suspension, utilising lighter weight
components, retuned dampers and anti-roll bars.
Agility
is further sharpened by the 40:60 rear-biased torque split for the
all-wheel drive system, a wider rear track, bespoke lightweight 20-inch
alloy wheels and a unique electronic stability programme.
Carbon
ceramic brakes are standard fitment, benefiting steering response, grip
and ride comfort, while saving weight. Overall, the engineering team
have achieved a weight reduction of 110 kg (243 lb) compared with the
Continental GT Speed.
The evolution of the
Super sports design is very much a case of 'form following function'
with new purposeful sculptural forms signaling the engineering changes
beneath the skin.
For example, the increased
power and torque of the W12 engine necessitated additional airflow to
the twin turbocharger intercoolers and cooling system. Bentley’s
designers responded with a purposeful and dramatic style that features
large vertical intake apertures and twin bonnet vents.
Similarly,
new flared rear wings that accommodate the 50 mm (2 inches) wider rear
track are designed to emphasize the powerful stance of this ultra-high
performance coupe. The resultant Supersports style combines the looks of
the iconic Continental GT with a new and distinctive appearance that
reflects its more extreme character.
The
Supersports is further distinguished from its Continental coupe stable
mates by a unique dark-smoked steel finish to all exterior ‘brightware’,
including front grilles, lamp bezels, window surrounds and wheels. A
complex ‘Physical Vapour Deposition’ process is applied to all stainless
steel components to give a lustrous and highly durable finish. A car
industry first, this process is normally used as a coating on industrial
tools, watches and even hip replacement joints.
Fully
embracing the extreme spirit of the Supersports, Bentley’s interior
designers have created a unique ambience. The cockpit represents a
dramatic re-interpretation of Bentley interior design in which carbon
fibre and AlcantaraTM not only convey a sporting and contemporary style
but also reduce weight.
The Supersports is a
strict two-seater featuring all-new lightweight sports seats with carbon
fibre clamshell rear panels. In the rear compartment, the seats are
replaced by a stowage deck with a carbon fibre luggage retaining beam.
The
new interior also provides a showcase for the skills of Bentley’s
craftsmen and women at the company’s factory in Crewe, England.
Signature premium grade leather and brightware are complemented by
carbon fibre panels, replacing traditional wood veneers.
The
Continental Supersports is capable of running on either petrol and E85
biofuel or any combination of the two. E85 biofuel can offer a reduction
of up to 70 per cent in CO2 emissions on a ‘well-to-wheel’ basis.
Well-to-wheel
is a measurement of a fuel’s net CO2 contribution to the atmosphere,
not just tailpipe emissions. It is a way of quantifying how much CO2 a
fuel emits from its growth or extraction (well) to its combustion or
deployment (wheel). It includes refinement, distillation and transport
of the fuel.
The fuel supply system detects the
blending ratio of the fuel in the tank and ensures that power and
torque remain constant regardless of the ratio of petrol to biofuel. The
result is seamless power delivery in the Bentley tradition.
The
'Supersports' name is inspired by the original two-seater 3-litre
Supersports model introduced in 1925, itself an evolution of the 3-litre
Speed. The lightweight, 85 bhp Supersports was the first production
Bentley to reach 100 mph and was also renowned for the application of Le
Mans-winning race technology.
Source: Exclusive Motors Pvt. Ltd. (Bentley India)
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