Bentley adds the sporty edge of carbon fiber to its grand tourers.
The Bentley Continental GT, and the related Flying Spur, have, for over 20 years, been a celebrated ultra-luxury grand tourer, known for its timeless style and sumptuous elegance. However, the Continental GT was never made to simply be a wafting land yacht, and while it can serve the purpose of being a relaxing cruiser, the Continental hides serious performance potential underneath its stately exterior. Bentley has brought that performance to the forefront in the past, though, with vehicles like the Continental GT3 and the roadgoing Continental GT3-R, as well as the Bentley Continental GT Speed and Bentley Continental Supersports over the years.
The latest Bentley Continental GT Speed boasts groundbreaking power thanks to its twin-turbo V8 engine and hybrid system, and in addition, a new generation of the Bentley Supersports has just emerged, 100 years after the Supersports name was first made a part of Bentley’s legacy in 1925. With it came a new titanium Akrapovič exhaust system that highlights the character of the V8 in a unique, driver-focused way, and now, a titanium Akrapovič exhaust system has become available optionally for other Continental GT and Flying Spur models.
Along with that performance-oriented exhaust system, the new Bentley Continental GT, Continental GTC, and Flying Spur, now offer a new carbon fiber styling specification, adding motorsport and performance-inspired carbon fiber accents throughout the design. The specification includes a larger carbon fiber rear diffuser than the previous generation, and lower side sills and front splitter for an even more aggressive, sporty stance.
Available to retrofit on an existing car or specify for a new one, the carbon fiber package is designed to work seamlessly with the Akrapovič exhaust, as well as with the Blackline specification, to create one of the sportiest aesthetics available for a Bentley yet. Highlighting the robust performance character of its grand touring models, Bentley’s new carbon fiber styling specification combines luxurious elegance with racing heritage.
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