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Bentley Continental Super Sports Review

Posted on July 28th 2010

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Bentley Continental Super Sports Review
Bentley Continental Super Sports Review

The Bentley Continental is a luxurious sports car which is now available in India. When the word super sports come into picture things around the Bentley change for a moment and everything becomes blur. Not only blur but the suspension stiffens up, the engine is aggressive and responsive. You also get the rev limiter which blinks when the car goes in deep transition. The transition can be associated with a feeling which is delivered by those powders which is white in color. That’s how the Continental Super Sports can be described. Creation of this beauty is done long time back and the car was a hit in the European market. Now it has made its way in the Indian market and the sales are shooting up.

The Continental Super Sports is offering a lot more than is expected. Well it’s no where close to a Lambo or the R8 which can be associated with the Continental Super Sports. It has a flock of its own and doesn’t hang around with the other European beauties. Thrust is the only word which can be associated with the all new Continental Super Sports. Design of this beauty is done in a different manner where words might fall short. Even the technology that is used is bizarre and out of this planet.


Technical Specifications
Engine
Engine Type W-Type Engine
Engine Description 6.0L 621bhp twin-turbocharged W12
Engine Displacement (cc) 5998
No. of Cylinders 8
Maximum Power 621bhp/630 PS/463kW @ 6000rpm
Maximum Torque 800Nm, 590 lb-ft @ 2000-4500rpm
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Turbo Charger Yes
Super Charger No
Transmission
Transmission Type Automatic
Gear box 6 Speed
Drive Type AWD
Overdrive Yes
Suspension System
Front Suspension Independent, automatic air suspension thatadjusts ride height & damping
Rear Suspension Independent, automatic air suspensionthat adjusts ride height & damping
Steering
Steering Type Power
Turning Radius (wheel base) 11.4 m
Fuel
Mileage-City (kmpl) 4.7
Mileage-Highway (kmpl) 6.0
Fuel Type Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity (liters) 98
Emission Norm Compliance Euro IV
Tires
Tire Size 285/45 ZR19
Other Specifications
Seating Capacity 4
No of Doors 2
Car Details
Country of Assembly United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture United Kingdom
Discontinuation Date 2025-01-01
Introduction Date 2010-05-13

By looking at the nimble performer you can guess the car is in serious mode and has no time for stupidity or monkey business. Straight ahead lies the body which is made from something lighter than the keyboard of the present computers. Carbon Fiber has to be the ingredient to that sweet little car. Most of the components in the Continental Super Sports are made of carbon fiber. This car does require a long introduction which can enhance the knowledge of the reader.

The Continental Super Sports in detail
A lot of features are new in the car where the feel and overall response of the vehicle has changed. Upgrade or downgrade lets find out as the car is being revamped into a completely new performer. The new 6 liter engine churns out 621bhp of unadulterated power which is enough to bring back your life on track. So much power is possible as the car is on diet. Use of carbon fiber is done in the interiors section which is quite good when it comes to performance. It has equally affected the cost too, the new Continental Super Sports is costlier than the previous versions.

With a top speed of 204 miles per hour the Continental Super Sports is one of the fastest one available in the block which is delivering luxury. The AWD vehicle requires a clean liquid to run. All we have is 97ocatne which is found at rare pumps. This is one of the issues which are related to the Continental Super Sports. Driving at 329kmph is not a joke as we do have such roads but mainly it’s the outskirts of a city. Lot of leg room is seen in the Continental Super Sports which is perfect according to the cost.

Other cars in its territory are in the same league but do not have such space which is given by Continental Super Sports. Apart from leg room the car does have boot space. This is the advantage of having a front engine. The design of the new car is according to updated specifications which is perfect in the European market. The overall maintenance cost of the vehicle in the Indian market is going to be more as parts of the vehicle are not available here. The overall concept and design makes the car go at high speeds. Its aerodynamics is simply superb and up to the mark. Air cutting of the car is in low drag setup, it pushes the car forward when doing over three digit mark. It has front grill scoops which ensure engine cooling.

Carbon drilled rotors stop the car in less time. It has one of those high performance braking systems installed which works wonders when the car needs to be halted. Glowing of brakes is possible if the speed of the Continental Super Sports is in three digit mark. These brakes shed a lot of metal when they are used at high temperatures.

Handling and engine performance
Continental Super Sports is from the sports stable so you can expect a lot of redlining. The car engine is set up according to race specifications. A bulge and ticklish feeling is delivered when the gas pedal is pressed for a long time. Auto launch feature is present in the car which throttles it to 100mph under 8.9 seconds.

Well that’s less compared to the features offered in the Continental Super Sports. Safety wise it has a lot of features which can be added with the main purchase. Air bags are installed with driver and passenger safety in mind. Cornering the Continental Super Sports can be done with ease. It has one of the best suspension and control systems to maneuver the car. Online traction control keeps the car on track at high speeds. Maneuvering and cornering the car at red line is possible as all these activities are supported by onboard computer. The Continental Super Sports delivers an average of 4.7kmpl. This is one of the highest possible by a sports car. Well as the car will be driven on the highway you can expect the Continental Super Sports to return 6kmpl.

Verdict
The Continental Super Sports looks truly world class which is into sports section. The cost can be problematic as there are other sports cars in queue which are in the same price bracket. Even power delivery can be expected more with other cars. The Continental Super Sports offers a different perspective which is altogether mixed up in luxury and speed. This type of combination is not delivered by any other sports car. The Continental Super Sports is one of a kind where there is no replica or duplicate present on this globe.

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