The New Bentley Continental GT V8
2012 is a big year for Bentley, as it is celebrating an enviable positive increase in car sales worldwide from last year, and the Crewe based über-luxury car company have also just launched the eagerly awaited Bentley Continental GT V8 to the crowds at this months’ Detroit Motor Show in the USA. Continue reading
The highly esteemed luxury car manufacturer Bentley Motor Company has recently announced it will be offering diesel engines for some of its models in their range for the first time ever.
Bentley is said to be planning to use the both economical and powerful V8 TDi and V12 TDi diesel engines. These diesel engines are already being used within the VW and Audi range and have proved popular in many of the car markets around the world. Continue reading
Bentley motor cars have always been held in high esteem from the company’s proven historic pedigree in motor racing as far back as the 1920’s, when the then Bentley racing team won the famous 24 hour Le Mans race in France, not once but five times during a ten year period.
The Bentley race cars didn’t just win, they dominated the world renowned Le Mans race circuit by winning consecutively from 1927 – 1930. Their main rival in that era was from “Ettore Bugatti” and his team, but back then the Bugatti cars often suffered from reliability issues, where as the Bentley cars were renowned for their bulletproof reliability. Continue reading
Its good to see that despite the economic downturn that everyone is mumbling about, the United Kingdom is still holding its own in the luxury car market, with the Bentley Motor Company bucking the trend as many other car manufacturers are tightening their belt.
Bentley have redesigned and modified the “Continental” model in race trim for the new GT “Supersports”, put the car on a weight-loss program reducing it down by 110kg and beefed up the suspension and the all-wheel drive transmission is set to 60:40 front to rear, giving more traction to the rear wheels. The engine is boosted by 20bhp to 621bhp which makes for an earth shattering 0-60mph to a mere 3.7 seconds, for a car that weigh’s 2.24 tonnes, that’s amazing!
So if you are looking for that special car or maybe your next Bentley, why not pop into your local Bentley Dealers in Surrey, or a Pre owned Porsche for your next luxury or specialist supercar.
Juha Kankkunen and the Bentley Contenental Supersports New World Record 2011
A world speed record has been broken recently this year, though not in some jet powered super car, but in a much more refined, elegant mode of transport, a “Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible”. The perfect way to break a world land speed record, in style, in comfort, whilst keeping your composure.
This was a very different land speed record attempt that was not on tarmac or Utah salt flats, but on the frozen waters of the “Bay of Bothnia”. Situated in the Baltic Sea and just off the coast of Finland the car battled against temperatures of minus 30 degrees Celsius. This was no mean feat in itself so it would take a very special driver, and the chosen driver was the 4 time World Champion Rally Driver “Juha Kankkunen”.
Kankkunen who is a Finnish native was the perfect choice not only because of his geographical roots but because he was returning to attempt to break his own world record previously set back in 2007. This time round Kankkunen shattered his previous record by setting an amazing new world record of “205.48 mph” for driving on ice. The record breaking Bentley Supersports featured a fully welded heavy-duty roll cage, Pirelli winter tyres and a rear-bumper mounted parachute in case of emergency and for extra breaking ability.
So whether you plan to drive during the winter, summer, spring or autumn, you know you are going to arrive at you destination in style and in a record breaking car when you drive a Bentley. Why not pop into your local Bentley Dealers or the Bentley Dealership in Surrey to see if you are tempted with any of their special luxury cars.
"Bentley Continental Supersport in white"
The thing with the motor car is that there are car enthusiasts for all types and makes of motor vehicle and you can be sure that there is a club or a car show that caters for your vehicle. This summer at Beaulieu in Hampshire sees the forthcoming “Supercar Start-Up” on the 29th August. Beaulieu is synonymous with motoring and its history because of its world famous “National Motor Museum” and is the venue for many events throughout the year.
The Supercar Start-Up is aimed at not just company and works vehicles, but takes on a new format where entrants are encouraged and invited from private owners and collectors, in the hope of attracting some special and rare cars.
This year’s show is also showcasing the “Ferrari Owners Club of Great Britain” which will be out in force to show off their cars for all visitors to see. On show will be some rare and special cars like the McLaren MP4, Nissan GTR and the “Ford Supervan 3”, which may not sound much like a supercar, however it was specially designed and built by the Ford Motor Company in1984, powered by a mid-mounted Ford-Cosworth 650bhp ‘HB’ F1 engine is capable of 150mph.
The event organisers are particularly interested to hear from and have in attendance owners of; Bugatti Veyron, Caterham 7, Koenigsegg, Pagani Zonda, Ferrari Enzo, Lamborghini Gallardo or Contach, Porsche Carrera GT or 356, McLaren Mercedes SLR, Jaguar XJ220 and particular Bentley models to name just a few.
So whether you plan to visit the Beaulieu Supercar Start-Up or not, you could always pop into your local Bentley Dealer or the Aston Martin Dealer Surrey to see if you are tempted with any of their special super cars.
For those who follow these things you may have heard that back in February the one of the worlds best rally drivers Juha Kankkunen broke the world speed record on ice, also know as the ice speed record (ICR). The record was set in a specially modified Bentley Continental Super-sports convertible, which managed an average ‘two-pass’ speed of 205.48mph.
And now for the big news, Bentley is marking this fantastic achievement by releasing a limited edition of the car of which 100 will be made. The Continental ISR is a divergence from the usual Bentley style with a more radical design. It’ll be available in three different colours Quartzite, Beluga and the most striking of the three Artica White and will be fitted out with the usual interior comfort with beautifully done leatherwork. All the models feature a striking red carbon fibre trim to mark them out as ISR models and dark grey soft tops.
Engine wise you’re looking at 630bhp from its W12 twin turbo engine leading to acceleration to 60mph of 3.8 second. This extra power over the normal versions comes with the latest improvements in the exhaust, air intakes and the intercooler. Fuel wise it’ll run on either your regular unleaded petrol or the reduced emission E85 bio-ethanol.
So if this sounds like it could take for fancy then why not pop down to your local Bentley Dealer or Bentley Specialist to find out more, as it’s a great chance to pick up a fantastic limited edition.
Bentley has celebrated its recent record breaking ice speed attempt with the launch of a special edition model. The Bentley Continental Superspots “Ice Speed Record” Convertible was unveiled at the recent Geneva Motor Show and sports the most powerful engine ever to be found in a Bentley and produces an impressive 631 bhp. The convertible reaches 0 – 60 in just 3.8 seconds and in just 9.5 seconds you will find yourself doing 100 mph.
The Ice Speed Record Convertible comes in a choice of two colours, Beluga, Quartzite and Artica White. The soft top comes with a composite weave of semi-transparent grey acrylic fibres creating its own dark grey metallic finish. You will also find a set of dark 20-inch alloy wheels.
Inside you will find both traditional and modern materials. In the seat facing, quarter panels and doors diamond quilted Alcantara has been used, on the roof panel and dashboard a high gloss carbon fibre with a red weave has been used. A black 20-inch Supersport wheel can also be found.
To get your hand on this special Bentley or any other the other equally amazing Bentley cars why not visit a Bentley specialist.
The ice speed record was set by the Finnish rally driver Juha Kankkunen, who reached an amazing speed of 205.48 mile per hour in the Bentley Continental Supersport across the frozen Baltic Sea. This smashed his previous record of 199.83 mph set in the Bentley Continental GT.
Watch the video below to see the amazing record for yourself.
The new 2011 Bentley Continental GT rolls of the production line soon, though you may find it difficult to tell from the old GT. The Bentley design department haven’t exactly pushed themselves when coming up with the look for the 2011 GT as it is almost identical to the previous model, for footballers and the rich and famous this might not be so much of a problem as they lapped up the old model with its sleek and sexy looks.
Despite the similarities Bentley say it’s a completely new car and there has indeed been a few tweaks and changes to the body work, the biggest changes though occur on the interior. In the cabin you will find an eight-inch touch screen which uses Google maps and dynamic navigation. You will also find a sleeker dashboard and new seats designed to provide more legroom.
For those who want to take a closer look at the new Bentley GT you should head to your Bentley dealer as soon as possible as this magnificent car is well worth your time, in the mean time though you can catch a glimpse of it in this promotional video.
2011 Bentley Continental GT Preview
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Few could argue that Bentley cars today and even pre owned Bentleys of yesteryear have one of the highest levels of manufacturing within the car industry. Meticulous work goes into each and every Bentley and visiting any Bentley Dealers across the country will show you this. Take a look at this video for the Bentley Mulsanne and marvel at the shear intricacy and detail it receives.