automotique Earlier this year, four times WRC champion Juha Kankkunen drove a Bentley Continental Supersports to 205 mph on a stretch of frozen Baltic Sea. Bentley is a production of 100 of the Bentley Continental Supersports catchily entitled ice speed record, or 'RIS' cars in the Guinness World Record holding you recorded.
The ISR is many things: a £ 189,550 which is the most expensive Continental ever produced, thanks to the torrent 631bhp power of his six-liter twin-turbo 12-cylinder engine is also the most powerful Bentley in 92 years company history. Also hit 60 mph in 3.8sec which means more acceleration is also convertible ever to use the wings.
To make sure not to be confused with the ordinary standard Supersports convertible, the ISR so that even Bentley has described as "dramatically extrovert" style. Outside the paint which means black or white and metallic gray finish to your roof.
Inside, the cabin is dominated by slabs of red carbon fiber trim and red stitching on the seats, doors, steering wheel and paddle changes. Even the Breitling watch has turned red. Meanwhile, Alcantara replaces leather on doors and sides of the seats. Completing the update package £ 7450 is the new navigation system with touch screen of the next generation Continental GT.
All ornaments are striking SRI optional and free.
Dynamics is extraordinary not because it sets new standards in performance or handling, and no, but instead of how good it is because of their weight 2395kg. Must be the fastest in the world with milk, but it is always to stay away from the limits that is balanced, smooth and fast.
Only when you really start throwing around their victim does AV. You have to take a slow-in, quick approach to keep the car online and get the most prodigious traction.
But the result is still a car that feels just a little uncomfortable in his new skin. It seems he wants to be a true sports car however, is at his best tour in the great outdoors where you can take full advantage of premium performance and are less affected by the limitations of their weight.
The small upgrade in power is welcome, but I still can not avoid the conclusion that if you want a Bentley for sightseeing, the new GTC would be much better, and if you want one to drive you must choose a Supersport coupe. This attempt to combine the best of both is correct only in part.
Andrew Frankel
Bentley Continental Supersports ISR
Price: £ 189,550, 0-60mph: 3.8sec, Top speed: 202 mph; weight: 2395kg, Economy: 17.3mpg; CO2: 388g/km, Engine: W12, 5995cc, diesel, twin turbo, longitudinal, four-wheel drive Maximum power: 631bhp at 6000rpm, maximum torque: 590 lb.-ft. at 2,000 rpm Gearbox: 6-speed automatic.
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