Bentley Continental GT (2012) [Reviews]

Crewe teams to design and engineering, the new Bentley Continental GT Coupe is a leadership opportunity to define a bold and exciting for one of the most revered names Bentley - Continental. The founder and successful Bentley Continental GT, introduced in 2003 represented the first step in the rebirth of Bentley and defines an entirely new market segment. It was an ergonomics offering excellent luxury GT was faithful to the spirit Bentley Grand Touring.

Now, the new Continental GT Coupe 4 places based on the success of its iconic predecessor, capturing the spirit of the GT, but with even higher standards for design, construction, luxury, craftsmanship, dynamic performance , functionality and sophistication in everyday life.

A well sculpted body give the new Bentley Continental GT coupe an even clearer, more defined appearance. The contemporary interior offers new levels of cabin craft of design, comfort and luxury. The seats, for example, offer further support and the back room of the leg, a dash of style even more exploration and Modernity. The new touch-screen capabilities of the system state information and entertainment of the art navigation, Google Maps and entertainment, while the latest speaker technology in a balanced way the radiator and the size of Dirac � sound processing provide a better quality digital audio.

Bentley's acclaimed 6-liter, 12 cylinder twin-turbo engines the power is now 575PS (567bhp/423kW) and 700nm (� 516 ft) of torque and is mated to a new Quickshift transmission, which allows double staircase. Thanks to advanced technology FlexFuel can also be used as regular unleaded petrol (gasoline) and a sustainable bio-ethanol (up to E85), or any combination of these two.

In late 2011 a brand new, high-performance 8-cylinder engine will also be available on request. This engine will offer a peak reduction of 40 per cent of emissions compared to the W12 engine and provide a ruling class power to CO2 ratio of Bentley performance and refinement.

Both engines are mated to an all-wheel drive with a pair 40:60 sporty rear bias (compared to the original polarization of the Bentley Continental GT 50:50), with minimal understeer in tight corners and allowing the skilled driver to control the car and the balance online through precise throttle.

"The new Continental GT is a work of art car, with excellent craftsmanship and elegant designs and contemporary. It drives like a supercar, but without the usual sacrifices to travel or in practice. It's a car you can enjoy every moment every day. "- Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen, Chairman and CEO

Wrought reflects quality and design integrity

Inspired by Bentley's iconic past, the design team led by Bentley Design Director Dirk van Braeckel, has created a thoroughly modern, shaped body, built on advanced production techniques to ensure the highest standards of quality and housing.

Aluminum Super forming technology to create a working front fenders and tailgate. This heats up the aluminum panels to almost 500 degrees before the formulation of the pressure. Using a single block of aluminum, no seams or welding is required.

Recent body-building techniques for the production of clean lines and real high-definition and shape of each area of ??appearance. Familiarity with power lines and the back of the thighs - the echoes of the original R-Type Continental 1950 - now even stronger rays to create a very different surfaces, that feels truly coachbuilt cars of the new coupe.

The new face of the coupe GT is bolder than ever. The radiator grille is classic Bentley vertical array, while the design of new headlights, four lamps in traditional format, has exquisite detailing and eye-catching jewelry, see the light of the beam.

Behind the signing of Bentley 'floating' LED bulbs to expand its wings around the corners of the new coupe emphasized the breadth and determined attitude. The width of the track by 41 mm 48 mm front and rear than the previous model. Rear hood have a strong design, because "Double Horseshoe", similar to a Bentley Mulsanne, the exhaust tailpipes flared elliptical set a new Bentley Continental GT sporting credentials.

The body shape of the new Bentley Continental GT Coupe is also more aerodynamic wind tunnel after extensive analysis. Along with a wide range of base improvements (including wheel arches and exhaust aerodynamic aids) Coefficient of drag is down to GT 0.33Cd and lift the front and rear axle has also been reduced to create more stability at high speeds .

The new Bentley Continental GT is set with 20-inch alloy wheels as standard, with, for the first time on the mainland family, the ability to switch to 21-inch designs. Three wheel styles are available - a 20-inch five-spoke version and two 21-inch split-rim elegant and Sports variations which come in a variety of chrome and painted finishes.

"The new GT is a sporty coupe even stronger than ever. This is an exceptionally stylish and comfortable 2 +2 GT, but the heart, soul, and the appearance of a super car." - Dirk van Braeckel Director of Planning

Contemporary, from the inside by hand with famous Bentley ADJUSTMENTS

With a design completely handmade, Bentley Continental GT cockpit sets new standards of refinement and luxury to create an elegant space, with up to four people can relax and comfortable.

The instrument panel and dashboard subtly echoes the theme of flight and Bentley wings are made of high quality soft touch leather. The brand new touch technology bezelled chromium found in this area of ??the cab passes dynamics of the center console in the form of dramatic surface "wing" buttresses.

The striking design of the seats and unique "Cobra" are very comfortable thanks to the introduction of the latest body of support material, the use of foam to provide softness complex at first contact, but with excellent support for more trips.

The seats can be specified with front seat ventilation and massage system state of the art with 10 individual cells and individual massage side airbags come standard for all passengers. Front seatbelts are equipped with a new automatic electrical presenter, which makes buckling up effortlessly. The driver's knee airbags are fitted as standard.

The new Bentley Continental GT offers more than everyday use. The new slim-line front seat with scalloped back also provide an additional 46mm of legroom and easy access for rear passengers in the aft cabin.

No other Grand Tourer offers so much thanks to sophisticated noise suppression technology amazing sophistication, including acoustic glazing, hidden beneath the plates, and anti-vibration panels throughout the cabin.

The cabin is trimmed in soft leather to the touch, a full line of wood veneer, metals are not warm to the touch and carpets - all handmade in the factory workshops unprecedented Bentley in Crewe, England. The attention to detail even extends to the application of a UV stabilizer for veneer to protect the money, assuring that can be enjoyed as new in the coming decades.

Each stitched leather still under the watchful eye Bentley and highly skilled craftsmen and women. By incorporating an ingenious, the angle of "ramps" on the back leather, interior designers have created a strong, well-defined lines of design, while maintaining soft.

Other simple functions are powered and practical start as standard, electronic parking brake with a passage from Assist and upgraded leather-lined door storage compartments, integrated with a bottle.

Perhaps the storage unit the most elegant new in the new Bentley Continental GT is beautifully designed, folding, detachable case designed to hold items like keys and pens, and can also be slipped into a pocket or a handbag. Made of veneer to match the interior of the sedan, the case (available as a cost option) finished with wings encrusted Bentley, satin chrome and leather-lined and secured in a recess of the door two drinks in the center console .

"The new GT coupe interior combines form, functionality and innovation Our task was to translate the original sketches for the cab of the car -. Which was pretty extreme, almost revolutionary for a Bentley. - Due to the final design is a carrier moving Continental GT to the next generation "-. Darren Day, Senior Designer

Infotainment systems for its class

In addition to its contemporary interior, new Continental GT is also equipped with advanced touch technology with rich new images, maps and a 30 GB hard disk on board.

8-inch screen car audio system, telephone, guide and comfort options, and the latest navigation system, which uses the car as hard drive and a DVD player to use the information path. It also employs a dynamic navigation to guide you in areas of heavy traffic, looking for items with a geo-tagged photos to SD card and is compatible with Google Maps (specific market).

Infotainment system with your zip code to 7 digit voice, using a combination of touchscreen controls and a classic knurled rotary switches to provide immediate feedback on usability and clear. Screen graphical user interface was designed to house to make sure it is fully compatible with the graphic style of the interior. When you look closely, you'll see that the fingers on the display is a "virtual" echoes of the thumb switches below.

The Bentley Continental GT the new entertainment system also offers the ultimate in car audio entertainment. A sound system of eight speakers is standard with the latest technology radiator Balanced Mode. These unique compact, flat speaker offers exceptional clarity with a wide range of frequencies.

11-speaker Naim for Bentley system - has created exclusively for Bentley Continental GT, British audiophile Naim - uses a revolutionary Dirac Dimensions � digital signal processing. This industry first technology to create a virtual "sound field" independent of the line speaker provides concert hall sound of each passenger, where they sit.

Bentley Continental GT Coupe also benefits from the phone connectivity and music player, digital television (if possible) and playback of DVD movies. Music can be played and controlled directly from an iPod � and a six-disc CD changer, SD card reader or directly from the hard drive from the hard drive that can store up to 15 GB music.

A more efficient W12 AND NEW high-performance, powerful V8

Bentley Continental GT is to have a choice between two very distinctive high-performance engines. In addition to the new version of the famous Crewe 575p 6.0-liter W12 powertrain, a new high-efficiency 4.0-liter V8 engine option will be introduced in late 2011.

The new 4.0-liter V8 is environmentally friendly, Bentley's commitment to provide the power transmission system reaches 40 percent improvement in CO2 emissions. The new V8 has been designed specifically for Bentley's engineers to provide all the power and torque as a synonym for exciting Marque. Crewe built a new engine also offers class-leading CO2 emissions-output ratio.

At launch, the new Bentley Continental GT coupe is powered by the latest developments in Bentley's acclaimed 12-cylinder, turbocharged 6-liter twin turbo is tuned for better performance, thanks to increases in power, torque and fuel consumption.

Designed for the unique configuration "W" is the most compact and technologically advanced 12-cylinder engine in the world. Four camshafts and 48 valves allow the engine to breathe easily and to help create the distinctive Bentley wave of torque. It 'can also use gasoline (petrol), bio-ethanol E85, or an effective combination - all with a single tank.

In 2008, Bentley has announced broad environmental program, which included a 15 per cent in terms of powertrain efficiency and the adoption of the model with all the technology FlexFuel Bentley range by 2012. Bentley FlexFuel models are able to offer potential CO2 reductions up to 70 percent "basic well-to-wheel '- measured by the CO2 released from the fuel production (well), through its combustion products or the introduction of (the wheel).

To ensure that the power and torque remain constant (regardless of fuel), a leading fuel quality sensor continuously monitors the relationship between fuels. Then the guide Engine Control Unit to adjust the timing of the engine. This enables seamless distribution, as Bentley Motors is known, and ensures that there is no compromise on performance when using fuels that produce less CO2 emissions.

Later revisions of the new Bentley Continental GT Coupe engine includes a low friction, lightweight components that allows the engine to rev W12-format even more freely, while the latest engine management and two low-inertia turbochargers are optimized to ensure a minimum of turbo lag.

Overall, Bentley Continental GT Coupe is 65kg lighter than its predecessor, thanks to the reduction in all parts of the engine through the car to new places. Its power to 15ps, and a torque of 50 Nm - and 575PS (567bhp/423kW) and 700nm (� 516 ft) - the result of an improvement of 6 percent of the power of the new GT-weight ratio, making it able to accelerate from Zero to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds (0-100 km / h in 4.6 seconds) and a top speed of 198 mph (318 km / h).

More power and torque are transmitted through the enhanced four-wheel drive with six-speed transmission Quickshift, which halves the travel time (only 200 milliseconds). The change has also revised the ability to produce double-scaled (sixth to fourth gear, for example), and improves acceleration across the range of the change. Dealing with more power and torque, the planetary gear set of a ZF six-speed gearbox is also improved.

Par positive downshifts are performed by the engine and gearbox electronic controller interacting gas and injecting additional fuel during overrun, replicating "blips" hand throttle for precise matching rev. 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.

"W12 increased power and torque, and transmission for a new Bentley Continental Quickshift immediately available for supercar performance throughout the rev range. GT At the same time, the pioneering use of Bentley technology FlexFuel, underlines the continuing commitment to the environment ". - Brian Gush, Director, chassis and transmission, engineering

Four wheel drive OPTIMIZED TO RIDE AND HANDLING

Both engines are mated to a state of the art, all-wheel drive system with Torsen differential advanced. This ensures the safe handling and dynamic sports in all conditions and climate.

In the new court, the distribution of power is skewed to a sporty rear 40:60 feel much in terms of handling and acceleration in mid-corner. However, it can instantly adjust the distribution of power between the front and rear wheels depending on available traction. In addition, an updated electronic stability control (ESC) provides additional security and a grip whatever your riding style.

The chassis of the new Bentley Continental GT offers the best route and balance handling. The large front and rear track benefits of agility and handling, while the solid cast aluminum forged high-strength amounts of front suspension and aluminum castings gravity die on the backs of working together with a preliminary Redesigned anti-roll bar and retuned spring and registry settings. The result is improved response and stability at all speeds.

Continuous Damping Control (CDC) continuously monitors the position of the car and insurance. By adjusting the suspension settings hundreds of times per second, it can provide a remarkably smooth driving at low speeds and increased control over the speeds up. It may also lower the car mode "V-Max" for better stability at high speeds.

SUMMARY

Throughout the history of Bentley's iconic Grand Tourer have forged the reputation of the brand. In the 1950's R-Type Continental beautiful set new standards of performance and style. In 2003, the Bentley Continental GT has revolutionized the luxury coupe market, combining supercar performance and the dynamic daily practice in circulation.

Now, the new Continental GT coupe sets even higher standards in all areas of design, craftsmanship and engineering.

"We distilled nearly 90 years, technical excellence in the new Continental GT coupe, the Bentley is all that stands for: .. performance breathtaking, beautiful design and unparalleled quality, comfort and luxury "- Dr. Ulrich Eichhorn, Member of the Board, Engineering

Bentley Continental Convertible Supersports (2011) [Reviews]

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.

The new four-seat convertible Bentley Continental muscle Bentley Supersports is undoubtedly in its design and craftsmanship, but his dramatic reinterpretation interiorsignifies Bentley luxury. Raso carbon fiber, leather Soft-Grip 'Alcantara � and create a sporty and contemporary.

All models in the range of the continental model, the new Bentley Continental convertible super sports 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 smooth delivery of power on board the fuel supply system detects the proportion of fuel mixture in the tank and ensures that the power and torque remain constant regardless of the ratio of gasoline to biofuel.

Bentley CEO Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen welcomes the new addition to the Bentley field and standardization of flex-fuel engine in all models W12 Continental 2011:

"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 Super Sport Convertible - in detail
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 Coup�, but the originality of the roof-down motoring."

A highly concentrated, pure driving experience Bentley

With 630PS (621bhp) and 800Nm (590 lb ft) of torque from its revolutionary flex-fuel engine and the new "Quick Shift" transmission has Bentley Continental Super Sport Convertible Convertible Quick Bentley ever built. It accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds (0-100 km / h in 4.2 seconds) and if conditions permit, 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 when climbing to reach the electronic engine control and transmission of interaction with the accelerator and the additional injection of fuel during the crossing. During upshifts, the fuel and the ignition is turned off momentarily to provide faster than a mechanical change over time, through the reduction of torque, but also improves shift quality and durability.

The extreme performance of the Bentley Continental convertible superports is balanced by responsive handling and agility, while maintaining first class standards of comfort and refinement. Developed from the GTC Speed, the improvements include re-tune the chassis of continuous electronic damping control (CDC) system, stiffer front and rear suspension bushings bar reinforced anti-roll. Bentley Continental Convertible Supersports also shares its peak with the GTC Speed ??sits 10mm (0.4in) below the front and 15 mm (0.6in) below the back of the GTC normal.

Front suspension after the lever is a new project of hydraulic Bush, 33 percent stiffer than the speed GTC, improves steering response, and enhanced rear anti-roll bar provides better body control and cornering 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 Supersport Convertible offers advanced electronic stability program (ESP) that moderates the response at low speed, exploiting the potential of a more powerful engine and improved chassis, improving driver interaction and control. The new ESP also offers a faster recovery after surgery of torque, giving the driver greater control over the spirit. The objective of change increased over 90 percent of gas to use all of the conditions of longitudinal traction. The agility of the corners is also improved and greater involvement of the driver. In general, changes in the chassis, tires and the track provide a better grip, turn-ins and agility.

Carbon ceramic brakes are standard equipment and offer a reduction in turnover and unsprung mass of 20 kg (44 pounds) of the front axle, the benefit management response, traction and ride comfort. The large diameter (420 mm front, rear 356 mm) discs and eight-piston light fade resistance provide braking performance with minimal distortion of the disc under high temperature. Pedal feel is also improved with shorter trips, high efficiency and precise pressure point.

Bentley Continental Flying Spur Series 51 (2012) [Reviews]

Bentley Series 51 is the most popular design. This allows customers and Continental Flying Spur and Flying Spur Speed ??subscribe to the "off the peg" from a wide range of innovative and good combinations of colors and created by engineers to cut the seat of Bentley in Crewe, England, as Dirk van Braeckel, Bentley's Director of Planning comments:

"Series 51 design is inspired by the life style of the opening of Bentley Crewe Department established a talent, John Blatchley, who shaped the original and iconic 1950 Bentley Continental. Today, it offers a subscription service almost customized, many thousands of configurations Bentley available in the range of color and the cut. "

First offered in the Continental GT and GTC in 2009, the color of Bentley and the team has now created than14 cut at least unique scenery for 51 Continental Flying Spur and Flying Spur Speed, which allows customers customize their cars to their personal tastes June Melinda Jenkins, color and trim manager, says:

"Each set of 51 Flying Spur is instantly recognizable - especially in the body - in which the color and cut, the team created a wide range of three interior colors to show the full potential of the company's extensive color palette."

51 for the series develops, manages the team to a Bentley-style "rule of three" approach to creating complex, but to harmonize the colors of the depth and beauty, inspired by simple choice of a customer enters three contrasting colors. With luxurious leather hide and wood veneer on the main screen, start and finish color specialists with a main interior color (usually darker) and select another color insert to provide a striking contrast. an essential skill is to identify the third accent color stitching and piping.

The selection of the veneers of wood or aluminum panels for the dashboard is complete the overall look and provides a contrast even greater if the customer desires.

Bentley has reserved a limited edition Sapelli veneer Pomellen (which gives a rare disease, the natural wood padded) for Series 51 Flying Spur and a number of additional options, including Bentley leather-trimmed cushions for children and the rear seats can also be specified to complement the unique design.

While the 14 options for the Series 51 Flying Spur give customers the option of selecting some of the work of Bentley's most striking design, color and finishing equipment is also more than happy to create designs even more personalized , knowing that they only showed a fraction of the possibilities offered by Melinda June Jenkins says:

"One of the most exciting series of 51 drawings to customer feedback to Bentley and their desire to continue to investigate what we can offer. Series 51 provides only a starting point, and we are now creating designs that make a stronger and more personal. "

Impressive series of Series 51-tone paint options
The same imaginative use of color extends to the body of all 51 Continental Flying Spurs series. A series of amazing John Blatchley inspired two-tone paint options, with an accent color scanning of the hood, roof and trunk of the tree can be specified.

Paint range includes fresh and crisp tones with rich tones and fiery and everything by color and trim Bentley team recommend one of three interior colors selected to complement and illuminate the relationship between interior and exterior.

Bentley has also created a unique series of 51 graphite-finished nine spoke wheels of 19 inch alloy sport, and two wing badges Series 51, located behind the front wheel arches complete the look appropriate.

As a key still sporting the latest Continental Flying Spurs, including 51 series models now indicated by distinctive blue brake calipers and front fender vents style by the head of the Bentley design Raul Pires outside. These valves thin, located behind the front wheel arches, is inserted into a wing panel and a single smoothed mesh black or chrome finish.

Advanced and intuitive touch-screen infotainment

All 2012 model year Bentley Continental Flying Spur and Super Sport Coupe and Convertible now feature a new highly advanced touch screen that provides maps infotainment rich imagery and a 30 GB hard drive built.

8-inch screen car audio system, telephone, guide and comfort options and the latest navigation system, which uses the car as hard drive and a DVD player to use the information path. It makes use of dynamic navigation to avoid the heavy traffic in some places, looking for items with a geo-tagged photos on the SD card and is a Google Maps compatible with most of the market.



The infotainment system with 7-digit postal entry, touch controls, and combines classic Bentley knurled rotary switches for ease of use provide immediate and clear comments. The graphical interface of the screen has been specified by the Bentley design team to ensure your graphics inside are quite consistent with the classic, handcrafted interior. The "striated" changes the display, for example, are "virtual" eco striated texture like a jewel rotary switches below.

The last Continental Flying Spur and Super Sport models also benefit from the connectivity of phone and music player, digital television (if possible) and playback of DVD movies. Music can be played and controlled directly from an iPod and a six-CD player, SD card or directly from the hard drive from the hard drive that can store up to 15 GB of music.

The new entertainment system is complemented by a panel of new driver information (DPI), located in the main panel. The new widescreen TFT DIP uses enhanced graphics and technology provide the driver with clear and easily accessible to a wide range of vehicle systems. These include the establishment of a lighthouse "come home" controls, door locks and mirror functions while providing a number of features significantly improved the correspondence control of the media Bluetooth phone connectivity.

2012 years The new Continental Flying Spur, Flying Spur and speed of the series 51 design options, the coupe and convertible Supersport 2012 on sale from March 2011.

Bentley Mulsanne (2011)

Paying tribute to Bentley spent most, the memory for the new model for Bentley Mulsanne and teams of engineers was to create a Bentley that represents the pinnacle of British luxury cars.

The new Bentley Mulsanne, designed and built at Crewe from the ground up, confirms plans to create a brand new flagship Bentley with refined performance, new levels of interior luxury and skills development coach in the front.

The return of the name emphasizes the sporting heritage of the Bentley Mulsanne and the passion for power and speed. Nothing better reflects the achievements that the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, a race that Bentley has won six times in his race car sound powerful and reliable long straight at Le Mans on the famous Mulsanne corner, from which the new model has name.

A pure expression of Bentley design

Design of the new Bentley Mulsanne is a unique combination of sportiness, elegance and solidity of the coachbuilt. Echo Bentley S-type 1950, Mulsanne features a bold design on the front is dominated by a traditional grid matrix Bentley and very prominent, the classic round headlights chrome surrounds the interior, flanked by two smaller clusters lamp board, each of which is the latest lighting technology. The legendary "Flying B, a radiator mascot disappeared, is available as an option.

A long hood, short front overhang and long rear overhang helps to convey a sense of power and business, strengthen the muscles of the thighs and the lines flow smoothly drawn heavily from the back of the front wings. The unique design 20-inch wheels (with optional 21-inch) to strengthen the Bentley Mulsanne powerful, sporty position.

Design Director Dirk van Braeckel explains the inspiration behind the distinctive look of the Bentley Mulsanne:. "The ability to design a new Bentley's flagship product is something that has given very little of the design team set out to create a sculptural form that mixes classical signal Bentley heritage with contemporary lines that fight mark of confidence in the 21st century. "

The body produces a new manufacturing facility in Bentley's headquarters in Crewe, where the traditional metallurgical expertise, developed over six decades, are still widely used during the nine weeks the construction process. It is the opposite of volume car production in the construction ... but the very embodiment of Bentley.

Mirrors, for example, completely enveloped the body. This offers a flowing, flawless line of the rear of the car, a perfect complement to become the D-pillar - with the complex curves can be created by a qualified body shop. All spot welds are made by hand during the Bentley Mulsanne, and the construction of all the panel joints are welded by hand. These continue to improve this "solid appearance cut 'and leads to a very rigid.

The complex form of aluminum front fenders, impossible to obtain a standard pressing techniques that have been created using superforming, technology usually reserved for the aerospace industry. This also makes the wings and a lighter, stiffer, and offers an excellent definition of the surface. Other lightweight materials such as composite tailgate, used to remove the mass as possible without compromising quality.

New techniques for construction designers may also include details such as the 'floating' LED tail lights elliptical, which identifies the echo of the shape of the exhaust gases.

To highlight the beauty of the body, features Bentley Mulsanne 'brightware "exclusively in polished stainless steel, including frames and trim mesh matrix. Bentley is the only manufacturer in the world to do that. The stainless steel door provides also save the traditional Bentley "knurling" on board surface for better grip, reflecting the attention on a typical detail.

The Bentley Mulsanne's sporty character is enhanced by front fender vents and large diameter exhaust finishers.

Bentley customers unlimited choice of the world, in connection with the machine. There are between 114 paint colors, which include everything from a legacy of unusual colors, special colors and pearlescent satin, and the duo-tone combinations. But the choice is endless. Through a measure of the world of Bentley Mulliner, the colors can only be exactly the same point of view of the customer, and taste.

Sumptuous interior meets technology

The latest car technology discreetly placed within generous Bentley Mulsanne. Multimedia system with 40 GB hard drive, satellite navigation, audio / video, personal data, phone and Bluetooth � connectivity. The upper instrument panel houses the 8-inch multimedia monitor, discreetly positioned behind the electric door veneer, while sitting down in an elegant, leather-wrapped MP3 player with storage boxes.

State-of-the-art 14-speaker audio system with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and 6-CD is standard on the other Naim Bentley premium audio system can be selected as an option. The forging of the two British luxury brands provides its customers with the world's most powerful 2200 watt car amplifier, eight dedicated DSP and 20 custom settings for the speaker, the incomparable sound quality.

A keyless entry system allows multiple configurations and automatically pre-programmed radio stations, phone, seat (including ventilation and massage modes, both front and rear), steering column and the parameters of the band and blinds, including electrical controls for the side rear seat and rear window. World premiere, the system works with the unlocked door handles in stainless steel, incorporating the points of contact to initiate communication with the key for verification and entry. The Bentley Mulsanne also has keyless start, that has a button start / stop in the center console.

Bentley interior design team has continued and developed the luxurious interiors, which are known for cars, which is based on extensive research to identify the signature of the characteristics that defined the classic Bentley in 1920 to the present day.

Armed with this valuable resource, the design team of the Bentley Mulsanne was very hard for the goals of the major hardware features such as interior design, odor, color and harmony at home. Similar goals have been set for the refinement and strength of all operating controls. The result is an interior hand made that fully reflects the traditional values ??of Bentley, running on the highest possible level, where customers can customize their cars to individual specifications.

As head of interior design, says Robin ago: "More than 170 hours - nearly half of the entire construction process - a step in the creation of the interior of the new Bentley Mulsanne in Crewe, as Bentley to work the opposite of mass production - where we start. more drop. "

The use of wood and leather skins has increased significantly in the creation of a cabin even more refined and luxurious. While the characteristics of conventional design, as the bulls eye vents (also now mounted at the rear), high-quality mirror-matched veneers, leather and hand-finished stainless steel is preserved, they are mixed with new features such as beautiful glass switches.

The cabin is fully enclosed in a ring "reinforcement belt of wood a continuous panel of wood adorning Bentley Mulsanne edge. Needles dial reversed in the instrument cluster is reminiscent Bentley soon as the dashboard and comprehensive design the console is a subtle reminder of the reason Bentley wings.

Customers can choose from a wide range of high quality veneers, bleached and natural appearance, and inlay two choices: setting, contemporary crossbanding. True to the philosophy of Bentley, the customer can also opt for an almost infinite palette of leather and skins, including the 24 "standard" colors, including three new Bentley. This is an unprecedented choice of veneers, leather, leather and paint colors to ensure that the needs of all customers can be perfectly fitted.

After detailed customer feedback, a traditional tanning process has been restored to match the richness, the smell of worn leather is very reminiscent of vintage Bentley. Only a very small number of suppliers that are hidden in the world are able to do that.

The carpet in the Bentley Mulsanne Bentley is unique in its depth greater fiber density and feel the improvement in the quality of the cabin. Available in a variety of colors to complement each individual skin. Pure wool pile rugs Wilton deep tissue and added an extra touch of comfort and luxury.

These fine materials are made by craftsmen and women with 40 years experience. Each wheel, for example, can take 15 hours to deliver points (and three times longer if the customer chooses to cross stitch). Brightware lightweight stainless steel as well, thanks to an intensive course of 10 hours the finishing process. A sheet has two weeks to turn a raw lump in a complete set of mirror matching, highly polished leaves.

Bentley Continental Convertible Supersports (2011)

Bentley Continental Super Sport Cabriolet Bentley supercar large increases after the introduction of the Bentley Continental Coupe Super Sport in 2009. The new Super Sport convertible, with the same 630PS (621bhp/463kW) bi-turbo W12 convertible is the fastest and most powerful Bentley ever built, offering the ultimate driving experience in the Bentley convertible The most spectacular of the world.

Inspiration for the "Super Sport" is the name of the 1925 Bentley Supersports, race-prepared version of the legendary Bentley 3-liter, 85bhp, which delivered more than normal when cars were equipped with a modest 15bhp. It was also the first car to reach 100 mph - the highest performance in its time.

The new four-seat convertible Bentley Continental muscle Bentley Supersports is undoubtedly in its design and craftsmanship, but his dramatic reinterpretation interiorsignifies Bentley luxury. Raso carbon fiber, leather Soft-Grip 'Alcantara � and create a sporty and contemporary.

All models in the Continental range, including the new Bentley Continental Convertible Supersports are now able to use both gasoline (petrol) and E85 ethanol or a combination of the two, establishing the Bentley's ongoing commitment to make all cars of biofuels compliant by 2012. A pioneer in the Super Sports Coupe, FlexFuel technology offers a discount of up to 70 percent of well-to-wheel CO2 emissions' "basis, the net contribution of the fuel level in the atmosphere, not only for emissions drain.

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 Chief Executive Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen welcomes the new addition to the range of Bentley, and standardization of flex-fuel engines in all models Continental W12 2011:

"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 Super Sport Convertible - in detail

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:

"The" extreme "Bentley's stable now has a new occupant in the shape of the Bentley Continental Super Sport Convertible -. Resolved and a car as powerful as the coupe, but with the elegance of the car roof down "

A very focused, pure Bentley driving experience

With 630PS (621bhp) and 800nm ??(� 590 ft) of torque, its engine and pioneering a new FlexFuel "Quickshift" missionary, Bentley Continental Convertible Supersports is the fastest drop-top Bentley has ever built. Accelerates from 0-60mph 3.9 seconds (0-100 km / h in 4.2 seconds) and conditions permit, may continue on a top speed of 202 mph (325 km / h).

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 debt reduction achieved by the engine and the interaction of electronic transmission controller for additional gas and fuel injection during the overrun. During gear changes up a gear, fuel and ignition cut time to give a fast switching time by limiting the mechanical couple also improve ride quality and durability.

Extreme Performance Super-door Bentley Continental Convertible is the exact counterpart, agile, while maintaining the best in its class and the ride comfort and refinement. Developed GTC Speed, chassis improvements are re-tune electronic Continuous Damping Control (CDC) system, stiffer suspension bushings front and rear anti-roll bar increased. Bentley Continental GTC Supersports Convertible shares the ride with speed, sits 10mm (0.4in) below the front and 15mm (0.6in) below the standard behind the CG.

The back of the front suspension of the lever has a redesigned hydraulic Bush, 33 percent stiffer than that of GTC Speed ??improved steering response, while the reinforced rear stabilizer bar provides better body control and hand in response.

The system retuned CDC offers more control over body movement to find the best balance of agility and comfort in all the maneuvers of driving conditions. Agility is enhanced by a distribution of torque to the rear-biased 40:60 four-wheel drive system that reduces understeer in hard cornering and offers the experienced driver to modulate the line of the car and balance with the throttle accurate.

Alloy wheels forged 9.5Jx20 inches, shared with the Coup� Supersports offer a weight saving of 10 kg (22 lb) per vehicle, reducing unsprung mass and rotation, while opening 10 spoke cooling design provides superior brake. The rear wheels are 25 mm (1 inch) more than offset resulting in a 50 mm (2 inches) for increased rear track, others take advantage of handling and stability.

The lightweight wheels are fitted with 275/35 ZR 20 Pirelli Ultra High Performance tires, providing excellent steering performance. Adjustment of the standard system for monitoring tire allows the driver to select the type of tires and the parameters of speed range. And pressure monitoring, the system warns the driver if the speed is too high for the tire pressure or tire speed ratings are exceeded in the winter.

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.

The ceramic carbon brakes are standard installation and gives a reduction in the rotation and unsprung mass of 20 kg (44 lb) of the front axle for good steering response, traction and ride comfort . The large diameter (420mm front, 356mm rear) discs and eight-piston light offer performance brake fade with minimal distortion of the disc in high temperature conditions. Pedal feel is also improved with shorter trips, high efficiency and a precise point of pressure.

Fantasia: Bugatti EB1.2 TSI and Bentley Continental Super Mini

While we sincerely hope that no other supercar maker will ever follow in the degrading footsteps of Aston Martin and it's luxed-up Toyota iQ, the Cygnet, we have no problem whatsoever with photoshop artists attempting to imagine the impossible.

In this case a pair of Bugatti and Bentley superminis, both of which would, in theory, be based on the VW Group's Polo, Ibiza or Fabia hatchbacks. The two designs were created by Autoblog.nl reader Jasper van der Heiden. Check them out after the jump.

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Is Bentley Considering a Shooting Brake Model?

Car and Driver had a chance to sit down with VW board member Stuart McCullough. In regards to future Bentley models, he said, "We have an idea in the back of our minds that we may yet bring to market."

Of course, this immediately led to whisperings and theories of a possible Continental Shooting Brake like Carozzeria Touring Superleggera's Flying Star (see here) that was revealed at this year's edition of the Geneva Motor Show.

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VIDEO: First Official Driving Footage of New Bentley Mulsanne

Bentley is continuing its efforts to drum up attention for its new Mulsanne limo, this time with the release of a three minute long film shot on location in Edinburgh and the Scottish borders.

Set to replace the Arnage, the British firm's flagship model is motivated by a twin-turbocharged 6�-litre V8 churning out 512 horsepower and a massive peak torque of 1020 Nm / 752 lb ft. Power is transferred to the rear wheels through a new eight-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel mounted gearshifts. Watch the video after the jump.

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Badass Bentley Continental GT Ultrasports 702 by Wheelsandmore

Being the fastest and most powerful Bentley in the firm's 90-year history, you would think that tuning biz would skip on the 621HP Continental Supersports. Think again.

The German tuning specialist "Wheelsandmore" (talk about a straightforward name...) has just revealed a new package with performance mods for the British GT.

By modifying the vehicle's ECU and adding a sport exhaust system and a new sport catalyst, Wheelsandmore was able to up output to 702HP and 650 lb-ft of torque. As a result top speed is also by 5 mph, so this Bentley won't stop until it hits 209 mph or 336 km/h.

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Bentley to Launch Special-edition Continental Models for China at Beijing Motor Show

Bentley has released photos and details of two special edition Continental models that have been designed exclusively for the China market and will have their world premiere at the Beijing motorshow on the 23rd of April.

First up is the 'Continental GT Design Series China', highlighted by its unique color and trim options. The pride and joy of each Design Series China car is the three-tone interior that blends a main leather hide color with accent and insert colors to details like the coupe's seat belts, floor mats, seat piping and the hand-stitching applied to the steering wheel.

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Bentley-Snout Part II: Huatai's New B11 and B21 Sedan Snapped Ahead of Beijing Show

From the makers of the Porsche Cayenne clone (see here) B35 come these two Bentley-faced sedans called the B11 and B21. We're almost certain that many of you will find quite a few styling similarities (in the details) between Hawtai's Beijing Auto Show sedans and other Western and/or Asian cars...

The only thing we know about the two family sedans from Hawtai is that they will be offered with a choice of a 1.8-liter turbo and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engines. Full gallery after the jump.

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Only in China: A Porsche Cayenne Clone with a Bentley Snout by Hawtai

Just when you think we've seen it all from China's clone-loving auto manufacturers, along comes Hawtai with this gem: the oh-so Porsche Cayenne-ish B35 SUV that was caught here by photographers as it was unloaded off a truck.

Set to make its world premiere at this month's 2010 Beijing Auto Show, the Hawtai B35 "improves" upon the first generation Cayenne's looks by adopting a very Bentley-like fascia with a large chrome grille.

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