Description
In 1994, Rolls-Royce Motors, who at that time owned the Bentley brand, previewed a convertible concept car at the Geneva Motor Show – the Concept Java. The car was designed to be a highly desirable Bentley, but smaller, more affordable, yet still exclusive in order to maintain the integrity of the brand. It was to appeal to a new range of potential buyers and generate increased sales volume for Rolls-Royce. At the time the current Bentley Continental R was an ultra-exclusive £180, 000 in the UK, within reach of a very select market, selling only 200–300 units a year. The Concept Java never went into production in the form seen in 1994, although 13 cars were made for the Sultan of Brunei. However, the Bentley Continental GT realised the concept of the Java as a more affordable Bentley, manufactured in much larger volumes. Whilst external styling is different, the dashboard design was clearly influenced by the Java.
In February 2009, Bentley announced a limited production of the Bentley Continental Supersports. The car was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, announced by Jay Leno, to be available in autumn 2009 worldwide, followed by Flex Fuel-compatible models in North America by summer 2010.
The first Bentley capable of running on both petrol (gasoline) and biofuel (E85 ethanol), its 6. 0-litre W12 engine is rated at 630 PS (463 kW; 621 bhp) at 6, 000 rpm and 800 N⋅m (590 lb-ft) at 1, 700–5, 600 rpm – using either fuel. The car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/ h (0. 0 to 62. 1 mph) in 3. 7 seconds and 0 to 160 km/ h (0. 0 to 99. 4 mph) in 8. 9 seconds, with a top speed of 329 km/ h (204. 4 mph). This makes it the fastest and the most powerful production Bentley ever at the time of production. The Supersports is already known as the best handling Bentley. Bentley says the Supersports can deliver 1. 29 g forces on a 300-foot (91 m) skidpad, as compared to its sibling the Continental GT speed, which can perform up to 0. 98 g forces on a 300-foot (91 m) skidpad.
It includes a revised ZF 6HP26A Tiptronic automatic with a "Quickshift" system that reduces shift times by 50% and enables double downshifts. The car uses a Torsen T-3 centre differential for the 40:60 rear-biased torque split for the four-wheel-drive system. Other changes include revised Continuous Damping Control (CDC), 20-inch lightweight alloy wheels (with increased 25 mm (1. 0 in) offset on rear wheels) with 275/ 35 ZR20 Pirelli Ultra High-Performance tires, advanced Bosch Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with switchable Dynamic Mode, Carbon fibre-reinforced Silicon Carbide (C/ SiC) ceramic disc brakes (claimed to be the largest brakes ever fitted to a production car at the time of production), 110 kilograms (243 lb) weight saving over Continental GT Speed and an automatic retractable spoiler (deploys at 80 km/ h (50 mph)
This Bentley Continental Supersports 6. 0 CPE example comes with comfort seat option (4-seats), carbon fibre inlays, Alacantara headlining, carbon fibre 'supersports' treadplate, front massage seats, diamond-quilted Alacantara seating, Bentley premium audio system, opening and closing powerboot, rear view camera, ultrasonic park distance control front and rear, TV tuner to infotainment system, valet/ limited access key, 20" ten spoke supersports wheel with a dark tint finish, electronically adjustable door mirrors with heating, power-folding and memory function, matrix-style smoked steel finish to radiator grille, twin wide oval exhaust finishers, front and rear comfort seating, diamond-quilted Alacantara door panels, top roll in leather, keyless entry with safe locking and start/ stop button, cruise control system (CCM), electronic air conditioning, heated front seats, 14-way electrically adjustable front seats with memory function, IPod interface, navigation system with colour screen, power adjustable lumbar support system for front seats, telephone voice control, tyre pressure monitoring system and 20" vented and cross-drilled front and rear carbon ceramic brake discs.
Bentley Has Always Offered An Internal Environment Of First Class Refinements, World-Class Leading Technology And A Tailor-Made Cabin Using The Finest Of Leather Hides And Exquisite Detail, That Truly Stirs The Emotions from Factory Build The Elegant Interior Was Opted With Linen And Porpoise Leather Sports Seats, Carbon Fibre Inlays, 'Supersports' Carbon Fibre Treadplate, Alacantara Headlining, Diamond-Quilted Alacantara Door Panels, And The Top Roll In Leather That Finish This Very Welcoming Cabin Space Off Perfectly. This Stunning Example Also Boasts An Excellent High Level Of Important Factory Options, Meaning That Every Trip Is Perfectly Controlled And Highly Enjoyable, Time And Time Again.
The Sculptured Body Is Presented In The Desirable Onyx Black Metallic, Which Perfectly Showcases The Elegant Bentley Curves And Those Signature GT Exterior Lines Off So Very Well. Further Exterior Detail Is Presented With The 20" Ten Spoke Supersports Wheels In A Dark Tint Finish Which All Sit On Branded Tyres, The Smoked Steel Matrix Style Finish To The Radiator Grille, Additional Factory Exterior Chromed Embellishments, Twinned Chromed Oval Exhaust Tips, Bentley Embossed Black Brake Calipers, Smoked Steel Hexagon Lower Bumper Grilles And Finalised With The World Renowned Bentley Badges That Complete This Fantastic Vehicle Stance. The Car Looks Staggeringly Beautiful From Every Angle And Would Be Well Suited Outside A London Town House Or Travelling Across Open European Countryside.
