2011 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible Review

Bentley Continental Convertible Supersports will further enhance the range Bentley supercar, after the introduction of the Bentley Continental Super Sport Coupe in 2009. The new Super Sport Cabriolet, the same 630PS (621bhp/463kW) twin-turbocharged W12 engine, is the fastest, most efficient drop-top Bentley has ever built, offering the best possible driving experience of the world's most dramatic Bentley convertible .

The inspiration for "Super Sport name for 1925 Bentley Supersports, a racing version of iconic race Bentley 3-liter, which delivered 85bhp when more ordinary cars were equipped with a modest 15bhp. It was also the first car to reach 100 mph - extreme performance in its time.

 

A new, muscular, four-seater convertible Bentley Continental Supersports are obvious to Bentley design and craftsmanship, but interiorsignifies a dramatic re-interpretation of luxury Bentley. Satin carbon fiber, Alcantara ™ and "Soft Grip" skin to create a unique environment for the sport and also in a contemporary style.

All models in the range of the continental model, the new Bentley Continental Super Sport Convertible are now able to run both gasoline (petrol) and E85 ethanol or a combination of two confirms the continued commitment of Bentley make all cars 2012 biofuel compatible. Pioneer Super Sport Coupe, this flex-fuel technology offers a reduction of up to 70 percent of CO2 emissions on the basis of "well to wheel", a measure of the net contribution of fuel to the atmosphere, not only exhaust emissions.

 

To ensure you can smoothly, the fuel supply system on board detects the mixing ratio of fuel in the tank and ensures that the power and torque remain constant regardless of the ratio of gasoline to biofuels.

Bentley Chairman and CEO Franz-Josef Paefgen welcomes a new addition to the Bentley range as well as the standardization of FlexFuel W12 engine in all models 2011 Continental

"The new Bentley Continental Convertible Supersports combines exciting performance and dramatic style with the luxury and comfort in the tradition of Bentley convertible. Extreme power combined with FlexFuel technology pioneer, is now shared with all Continental models, reflecting the Bentley's continued commitment to the environment more. "

Bentley Continental Convertible Supersports - as close as possible

The new Bentley Continental Supersport Cabriolet is a car to be driven to be fully understood. Behind the wheel, it is obvious that Bentley Supersports is a "fusion of extremes" - the ultimate in performance, daily usage and craftsmanship unparalleled luxury.

Bentley Supersports program started, "under the radar", a project to explore the possibilities of weight reduction Continental GT Coupe, but more power and torque. Largely an experimental project as soon as encapsulated in the official program of the new car, driven by a passion and enthusiasm of a small group of engineers and designers of Bentley. Now Bentley Continental Convertible Supersports have the same attention and the results are equally dramatic. Dr. Ulrich Eichhorn, Member of the Board, Engineering, explains the philosophy behind the project:

 

"'Extreme' Bentley now has a stable population in the form of the new Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible - car is just as determined and powerful than the Coupé, but the originality of the roof-down motoring."

Highly concentrated, pure Bentley driving experience

With 630PS (621bhp) and 800Nm (590 ft lb) torque of the motor fuel and transmission pioneers "Quickshift" new Bentley Continental Convertible Supersports is the fastest Bentley convertible was built. Accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds (0-100km / h in 4.2 seconds) and allow the conditions, may continue to a top speed of 202 mph (325 kmh).

The increased power and torque transfer to four-wheel drive system through a quick review and six-speed transmission Quick Shift, more than half the travel time (for only 93 milliseconds) and maximizes the potential new convertible enormous. The gearbox has also revised the ability to deliver double downshifts (sixth to fourth gear, for example) and enhances acceleration in the speed range. To handle the power and torque, the planetary gear set of the ZF transmission is also enhanced.

 

Positive torque at a lower gear is provided by the motor and the gear controller electronic interaction additional gas injection and fuel during overrun. During the transmission upshifts, fuel and ignition are temporarily cut off to provide faster lap times, reducing the mechanical torque, improve shift quality and durability.

The extreme performance Bentley Continental Convertible Super Ports along with accuracy, agility, while maintaining first class levels of comfort and refinement. Developed from GTC Speed, the chassis improvements include resetting the electronically controlled damping continuous (CDC) system, stiffer suspension bushings revised front and rear anti-roll bar. Bentley Continental Super Sport Convertible also share the ride height by GTC Speed, who is 10 mm (0.4 inches) below the front and 15mm (0.6in) lower back that the standard GTC.

The front suspension handles subsequently a new concept of hydraulic Bush, 33 percent stiffer than GTC Speed ​​for better steering response, while revised rear anti-roll bar for improved body control and turn into response.

CDC retuned system offers more control over body movements to achieve the optimal balance between agility and comfort during all driving maneuvers. Agility is sharper for a couple of prejudices 40:60 split rear the AWD system that reduces understeer in hard cornering and enables the experienced driver to modulate the line and the balance of the car through the throttle accurate.

9.5Jx20-inch forged alloy wheels, split the Super Sports Coupe offer a weight saving of 10 kg (22 £) for cars, to reduce unsprung weight and rotating while open 10 breeds with superior cooling for the brakes. The rear wheels are 25mm (1 inch) offset the higher result of 50 mm (2 inches) increase in rear track continues to benefit from the handling and stability.

 

Light wheels 275/35 ZR 20 are fitted with Pirelli high performance tires that provide excellent steering feel. The standard-fit tire monitoring system allows the driver to choose the type of tires and the speed range of parameters. And pressure monitoring, the system alerts the driver if the speed is the tire pressure is too high or if the sensitivity of the ring that has passed the winter tires.

Bentley Continental Convertible Super Sport is an advanced electronic stability control (ESP), the intervention of moderate to low speeds, thanks to more powerful engine and improved chassis, improving driver interaction and control. New ESP also offers a faster re-tighten after surgery, when the driver better control of the spiritual. The sliding lens has increased by more than 90 percent of gas usage throughout the longitudinal traction available. Out of the turns, agility is a way to improve the driver to increase participation. Along with changes in the chassis, tire and track to achieve a better grip, turn, and agility.

Carbon ceramic brakes are standard and offer to reduce the rotating mass and unsprung mass of 20 kg (44lb) from the front, benefiting steering feel, grip and ride comfort. Large diameter (420 mm front, 356 mm rear) lightweight panels and eight-piston provide fade-resistant braking power with a small disc distortion under high thermal conditions. Pedal feel is also improved by a shorter distance, high efficiency and precise pressure point.

Design of "extreme" Bentley convertible in which form follows function

The design evolution of the Bentley Continental Convertible Supersports so much a question of the function as follows, with new sculptural forms signaling deliberate engineering changes under the skin. Major changes in engineering design led to the Supersports include:

Revised front air intakes and new hood vents to improve airflow and cooling

Quemado rear fenders to accommodate wider track rear

Discreet bootlid spoiler a good aerodynamic balance at high speeds

 

More power and torque W12 has requested an additional 10 percent of Twin turbo intercooler air flow and cooling system. With extensive use of techniques of Computational Fluid Dynamics, Bentley engineers have responded with a focused and dramatic style, taking a large vertical openings. Twin bonnet vents were added to ensure positive air extraction.

Similarly, all new fenders flared rear that can accommodate up to 50 mm (2 inches) wider rear track is intended to emphasize the strong ability of this high-performance convertible. A result of style Supersports Bentley Continental Convertible Continental GTC combines the gentle, with the appearance of broad, shallow, and muscular, which reflects the extreme nature.

The Bentley Continental Convertible Supersports, in common with its stable Cup teammate, occupies a position within the Bentley portfolio is yours, as Raul Pires, head of exterior design, said.

"The Bentley Bentley Continental Convertible and Coupe Supersport is ultimate driver and reflected in the rates of unique design that provides a bold look, sporty, from any angle of the cars are admired. Even at 50 meters behind on a dark street I can only say that it is a Supersport. "

From the front, radiator, hood vents and two lower grille are finished in a steel finish smoky impressive. Derivatives of innovative technology normally used for coating luxury watches and specialized tools in the industry, physical vapor deposition (PVD) is a complex and tedious, which consists of metal vapor is deposited on the surface in this case of stainless steel.

 

To give darker, more solid in appearance, it is the first use of a PVD finish on stainless steel in the automotive industry. In addition to smoked steel finish, gives a glossy black finish for the housing of the lamp and tail lights of the Bentley Continental Super Sport convertible feature at the rear end face and muscular additional visual effect.

Newly decorated - and more aerodynamic - mirrors to match the choices of exterior paint and window and door surrounds replaced with polished stainless steel finish coated steel to match the grid. Brake calipers catchy, shiny black Bentley brand to act on carbon-ceramic brakes. Around the brakes have a unique 20-inch wheels forged aluminum with steel finish smoking that is exclusive to Super Sport models. Large diameter exhaust trim complement the position of the targeted vehicle viewed from behind. Under the hood Sport badges on the cover of 630PS (621bhp) W12 engine Super.

 

 

Bentley Continental Super Sport Cabriolet has an electric motor, soft top with a three-layer acoustic peak to provide excellent levels of refinement and comfort when it is lifted. A choice of eight colors are available cap, including a new option Dark Grey Metallic, which is obtained by weaving a fiber "gray" acrylic fiber with a semi-transparent "Power metal construction in a twill weave to create an effect directional color.