Bentley will unveil the convertible version of its most powerful and fastest Continental ever in March at the Geneva Motor Show. The 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible will go on sale in June.
The newest addition to the Continental model range features a very healthy 621-horsepower
, from a twin-turbocharged W12 engine that is capable of running on both gasoline and E85 bioethanol, making it both powerful and environmentally conscious. Not to mention helping with the overall snootiness factor, and your own sense of self worth.the new four-seat Supersports Convertible arrives at Bentley retailers this summer. Its interior “signifies a dramatic re-interpretation of Bentley luxury
Specifications
Exterior
Body
- Rear spoiler
Tires and Wheels
- Painted alloy wheels
- 20 x 9.5 in. wheels
- Null spare wheel
- 275/35R Z tires
- Performance tires
Roof and Glass
- Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
- Rear defogger
Measurements
- Width: 76.6 in.
- Height: 54.3 in.
- Length: 189.1 in.
- Front track: 63.9 in.
- Rear track: 65.2 in.
- Wheel base: 108.1 in.
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place: 13.1 cu.ft.
- Gross weight: 6060 lbs.
- Curb weight: 4940 lbs.
Exterior Options
- Space Saver Spare Wheel
- Red Brake Calipers
- Extended Range (Paint Colors)
- Personal Commission – Solid and Metallic Paint Technologies
- Satin Paint Range
- Personal Commission – Satin Paint
- Personal Commission – Pearlescent/3 Coat Technologies
- Extended Range – 3 Coat Technologies (Paint Colors)
- Mulliner Alloy Fuel Filler Cap
- 20″ Ten Spoke Supersports Wheel – Silver Painted Finish
- 20″ Ten Spoke Supersports Wheel – Dark Tint
Mechanical
Engine & Performance
- Base engine size: 6.0 L
- Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
- Cylinders: W12
- Valves: 48
- Valve timing: Variable
- Torque: 590 ft-lbs. @ 2000 rpm
- Horsepower: 621 hp @ 6000 rpm
- Base engine type: flex-fuel (FFV)
DriveTrain
- Drive type: all wheel drive
- Mechanical center differential
- Transmission: 6-speed shiftable automatic
- Center limited slip differential
- Brake hill holder
Suspension
- Double wishbone front suspension
- Multi-link rear suspension
- Four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
Fuel
- Fuel type: flex-fuel (FFV)
- Fuel type: flex-fuel (premium unleaded/E85)
- Fuel tank capacity: 23.8 gal.
- Range in miles (cty/hwy): 285.6/452.2 mi.
- EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 12/19 mpg
Safety
Safety & Security
- 4-wheel ABS
- Dual front side-mounted airbags
- Remote anti-theft alarm system
- Emergency braking assist
- Daytime running lights
- Engine immobilizer
- High pressure washers headlamps
- Auto delay off headlamps
- Dusk sensing headlamps
- Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
- 2 front headrests
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- Front seatbelt pretensioners
- Turn signal mirrors
- Stability control
- Traction control
- Electronic brakeforce distribution
- Emergency interior trunk release
- Front integrated headrests
- Self-leveling headlights
- Tire pressure monitoring
Safety & Security Options
- Rear View Camera
Interior
Front Seats
- Front leg room: 42.3 in.
- Multi-level heating passenger seat
- Multi-level heating driver seat
- Premium leather/alcantara
- Sport front seats
Power Features
- Remote power door locks
- Reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- 4 one-touch power windows
- Remote window operation
Convenience
- Cruise control
- Front console with storage
- Front cupholders
- Front door pockets
- Remote trunk release
- Retained accessory power
- Speed-proportional power steering
- Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- 12V front and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Comfort
- Interior active charcoal air filter
- Dual zone climate controls – driver and passenger
- Trunk light
- Carbon, alloy and leather trim on center console
- Carbon, alloy and leather trim on dash
- Leather and suede trim on doors
- Front reading lights
- Alloy and leather trim on shift knob
- Leather and alloy steering wheel
- Front and cargo floor mats
- Turn signal in mirrors
- Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Instrumentation
- Clock
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- External temperature display
- Low fuel level warning
- Compass
In Car Entertainment
- 10 total speakers
- AM/FM in glove compartment-CD stereo
- IPod integration
- Multi-CD located in glove compartment
- Memory card slot
- Radio data system
Telematics
- Hard drive based display w/voice directions navigation system
- Pre-wired for phone
- Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone
Interior Options
- Supersports’ Embroidery to Front and Rear Seats (4 Seat Configuration)
- 3-Spoke Two Tone, Hide Trimmed Steering Wheel w/Brushed Switch Surround
- Supersports’ Embroidery to Front Seats (2 Seat Configuration)
- Valet Key
- Embroidered Bentley Emblems to Headrests
- NAIM for Bentley Premium Audio System
- Comfort Seat Option (4 Seats)
- Extreme Contrast Color Piping and Stitching
- 3-Spoke Single Tone, Hide Trimmed Steering Wheel in Secondary Hide Color
- Massage Function to Front Seats
- Hide Headlining
- Linen Alcantara Two Tone Headlining
- Smokers Pack
- Power Boot Opening and Closing
- CD Changer
Photo Gallery
2011 Bentley Continental’s starting price is around $280,400.