Bentley has been engaged on a extra hardcore model of the Continental GT. The new Continental Supersports is more likely to be powered by a pure V8 engine and might be lighter than the usual mannequin. A current Autocar report has confirmed among the particulars that we had reported earlier.
The brand new Continental Supersports is alleged to be the primary amongst a brand new line of “excessive” efficiency vehicles. Will probably be powered by the identical 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine because the Continental GT Velocity. Nonetheless, it gained’t have the 185 hp plug-in hybrid system. As an alternative, Bentley is alleged to have boosted the efficiency of the interior combustion engine from 584 hp to 631 hp.
Whereas 631 hp remains to be lower than the previous-gen Supersports with the W12 engine, the brand new mannequin might be a lot lighter. Stories counsel that the automotive will weigh round 2000 kg, which is sort of half a tonne lower than the usual GT Velocity.
The Supersports is more likely to characteristic a carbon fibre roof and different physique panels to save lots of weight. It’ll include light-weight sports activities seats within the entrance however no rear seats. The automotive may also be fitted with light-weight wheels with carbon ceramic brakes and an Akrapovic exhaust system.
The Bentley Continental Supersports might be provided in restricted numbers and is estimated to price round $540,000.
Supply: Autocar
