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The primary picture of the rumoured Bentley Continental Supersports, sporting a whole lot of go-fast addenda, has been launched by the posh automaker.
From the teaser picture we are able to see the Supersports could have a big spoiler mounted on the boot. That is complemented by a redesigned rear bumper with giant strakes popping out of the rear wheel arch.
Down low there’s a outstanding rear diffuser flanked by air pair of exhaust recommendations on either side. There’s additionally gloss black alloy wheels clad in ultra-low profile rubber.
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Stills from a teaser video additionally present the Supersports has a closely modified entrance fascia with giant air intakes beneath the headlights, beneath which is a big splitter.
Based on a report from Autocar, the brand new variant might be a light-weight mannequin focussed extra agility than outright powe, and reportedly has 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 driving the rear wheels by way of eight-speed dual-clutch automated transmission.
If the British journal is right, it might mark a return of “pure” petrol-power to the Continental vary. For the reason that facelifted Continental was unveiled final 12 months, the coupe and convertible have been accessible solely with plug-in hybrid V8 drivetrains.
The goal weight for the Supersports is beneath 2000kg, or a discount of no less than 450kg from the plug-in hybrid Continental. Eradicating the battery pack and electrical motor will little question play a big half within the lack of mass.
Different weight saving measures reportedly embrace carbon-fibre panels and elements, light-weight entrance seats, and the deletion of the rear bench.
To make up for the dearth of electrical motivation, Bentley has turned up the wick on the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, with the eight-pot mentioned to develop round 475kW by itself. The additional 35kW or so mixed with the decreased weight means the Supersports may be capable to match the GT Velocity’s 0-100km/h time of three.1 seconds.
Manufacturing of Supersports might be restricted to a couple hundred items, and it’s mentioned to price a fairly penny, with costs beginning at £400,000 (A$815,000) in its homeland. The Supersports will seemingly debut later this 12 months earlier than burbling into driveways world wide from 2026.
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