The 60th edition of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance was the best place, Bentley to present its new special versions of the Continental GTC and more powerful Continental GTC Speed. Both cars are marked with the initials 80-11, but if you’re wondering what those numbers stand for, it is the number of copies to be produced (80) and the year which will be sold (2011).The convertibles have undergone purely cosmetic changes are in the exclusive model for body color Midnight, combined with dark gray soft top and unique 20-inch wheels. Their interiors are even dressed in black leather Beluga, lined with contrasting red thread. Decorative elements are piano lacquer, the pedals have been replaced by sport, made of aluminum, but on the door sill has the inscriptions “Edition 80-11″.

One of the best tuning companies specializing in the adjustments to super cars is definitely Wheelsandmore, which at the beginning of the week presented a package Ultrasports 702, designed for Bentley Continental Supersports. German experts have been able to increase engine power by 11.5%, it increased from 630 to 702 h.p. standard and maximum torque of 880Nm already reached. This is achieved by re-management software, new catalysts and high-performance sport exhaust system. According Wheelsandmore, Bentley Continental Ultrasports 702 is capable of a top speed of 336 km/h, but still not clear how many seconds the vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h. Furthermore, improvements in engine car tuners equipped with adjustable suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes and 21-inch black rims, tires dressed with high-Dunlop Sport Maxx.

I do not think customers are interested in Bentley wagon models, but Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera clearly not the same opinion and have decided to demonstrate their views on the matter in Geneva. Designer studio made version of the Shooting Brake Bentley Continental, which will be produced only 20 units at a price of 590,000 each. The car is something between a hatchback and wagon, and had to make a lot of changes in donor to implement this kind. Exclusive vehicle is called the Bentley Continental Flying Star, and its dimensions are 4815 mm length 1943 mm width and 1395 mm height. To be able to withstand the load, engineers Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera reinforced the car body. The engine of the Continental Flying Star is the standard 6.0-liter W12, as customers can choose between its two versions, which have capacity 560 and 610 h.p. The second acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h for only 4.8 sec going for. and the maximum speed reached 322 km/h.

The British luxury car manufacturer Bentley introduced the open version of the Continental Supersports, which will debut at the exhibition in Geneva and in fact the most powerful serial cabriolet with four seats in the world. The car will be available in autumn, but has not yet announced what will be its price. Bentley Continental Supersports Cabrio is equipped us with the familiar 6.0-liter W12 engine compartment from the version presented on last year’s Motor Show in Geneva. His power is 630 h.p. and maximal torque reaches 800 Nm. In the range 2 000 – 4 500 rev/min. The unit can run on gasoline, bioethanol E85 or a mixture of both fuels. The gearbox is also identical, Quickshift, but acceleration from 0-100 km/h in case of convertible 4.2 sec and the maximum speed is which develops 325 kilometers/h, while Continental Supersports Coupe these indicators are 3.9sec and 329 kilometers per hour. Both modifications Supersports are characterized by reduced weight, compared to the other, upgraded suspension and steering, carbon-ceramic brake mechanism and 20-inch wheels.
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The Japanese tuning specialists from Accuracy Sprint Imagination showed his new work of art, or tuning Bentley Continental GT, the U.S. auto exhibition SEMA. Exclusive use of ASI Bentley with the Japanese company won a deserved reputation among the other representatives of this industry. ASI have taken some changes such as enlarged turbines, ECU tuning, more efficient disposal system and improved cooling methods, thanks to which TETSU GTR has incredible power of 800 h.p. The new package is full of Japanese carbon fiber. LED lights and 22-inch wheels give the car an extremely aggressive species. Really looking very good and aggressive, and the designers of Accuracy Sprint Imagination did their job really perfect.

After Bentley Continental Supersports has already been submitted to the Motor Show in Geneva, he was shot how to move in real terms. The photographs show that the exterior is painted in gray, which fits perfectly black wheels. The car is equipped with a 6-liter W12 engine, whose power is 621 hp (or a 21 hp more than the power of the GT Speed). The model achieves acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in just 3.7 seconds and develops 160 km / h for 8.9 seconds. Its maximum speed is 328 kilometers per hour. Increased speed of the car is due not only to increase his power, and the reduction of its mass. Many of the components of the interior have been replaced with lightweight composite materials, mainly carbon. The rear seats are removed and this turns the car into a true two-supersportist. Otherwise, sports front seats and manufactured from carbon fiber. By Bentley argued that the model has a 110 kilograms lighter than Continental GT Speed.

According to the British edition in Auto Express, Bentley is preparing to replace the passenger compartment and the Brooklands coupе Azure, as their successors will be based on the new model Mulsanne, whose world premiere took place at the exhibition in Frankfurt. Both cars will appear at the earliest after two years and will probably use the same engine as the Mulsanne, which is 6.75-liter V8, producing power from 510 h.p. and up have maximum torque 1 020Nm. Production of the heirs of Brooklands and Azure will take place in Bentley’s factory in Crewe (UK). It is assumed that, like sedan, and convertible compartment will be made manually. Note that only the production.

To start a few days automotive exhibition in Geneva, the German tuning company edo Competition has prepared its own version of the Bentley Continental GT Speed. Aside from the unique combination of body color, the car has not been other changes in appearance, but on the contrary it made many mechanical improvements. The power of the 6.0-liter engine was increased from 610 h.p. of 680 h.p. and maximum torque increased from 750Nm. of 880Nm. So-called edo speed GT accelerates from 0-100 kilometers / hr for 4.2sec, 0-200 kilometers / hr for 13.0 sec and develops a maximum speed of 340 kilometers / hr. The car is equipped with adjustable air suspension with the body 35 millimeters off. And a new exhaust system of stainless steel, which is a special valve, powerful sound attenuation. Edo rim of speed GT are 20-inch wheels with Continental Sport Contact V-Max.

The 59th edition of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, held last weekend in Monterey (California), was used by the Bentley company in the best possible way, as it revealed it alternates model Arnage – Mulsanne. The car, whose sales will start next summer, is named in honor of two legendary La rights Sarten track where Bentley have won six times Le Mans. The engine of the Mulsanne is an updated version of the 6.75-liter V8, the model used by the Arnage. Aggregates with reduced weight and has received system off of the cylinders when not needed. By Bentley argued that the fuel is significantly lower, while power has increased, but at this time refrain from technical details. More information about Bentley Mulsanne shall be disclosed before the official premiere of the car provided for the exhibition in Frankfurt, which will be open to visitors from 17th to September 27th.