Feast your eyes on the mighty new Bentley Supersports – billed as the “most driver-focused Continental GT ever”.
A century after the birth of the first Bentley “Super Sports”, which was the first Bentley capable of exceeding 100mph, the nameplate returns for only the fourth Supersports model in the luxury car company’s history.
The new Bentley Supersports brings rear-wheel drive and sub-two-tonne weight to the Continental GT for the first time.
Under the bonnet is a non-hybrid twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 producing 657bhp and 800Nm of torque with power fed through an eight-speed double-clutch gearbox to the rear wheels only.
The 0-62mph sprint will be dispatched in 3.7 seconds, and the Supersports will top out at 192mph, though Bentley says the car’s improved dynamics are more important than the headline figures.
Carbon ceramic brakes, new 22-inch lightweight forged wheels developed with Manthey Racing and an Akrapovič full-length titanium exhaust system are standard, while Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres are available.
The exterior represents the most purposeful Continental GT ever, with a series of form-following-function developments to maximise downforce and save weight.
A new front bumper integrates the biggest front splitter ever fitted to a Bentley road car, feeding cooling air to the engine and front brakes.
Aerodynamic aids include carbon fibre dive planes, side sills and a rear diffuser, plus a fixed rear wing.
The weight saving regime extends to the roof, which is now a carbon fibre panel to also lower centre of gravity whilst maintaining structural stiffness.
Inside, the two-seat cabin features new sports seats, positioned lower in the car, with the rear cabin environment replaced with a carbon fibre and leather shell.
“The new Supersports is more than just the most driver-focused Bentley yet,” said Bentley’s Chairman and CEO, Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser.
“It signifies a return to Bentley making more extreme cars – ones that combine extraordinary breadth of ability with true driver engagement, while remaining pieces
of automotive artwork unique and bespoke to each customer.
Bentley has always thrived when revealing a more daring side, and the new Supersports is a statement of our intent while celebrating 100 years of the name.”
No official word on the price, but we wouldn’t expect there to be any change from £400,000.
