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Continental Supersports —the last word in bespoke British supercars
Bentley’s most powerful production model yet has arrived in SA
Bentley has unleashed its latest limited-edition (only 710 units globally) Continental Supersports on South African turf to appease the astute gent or lady who finds the already-brisk GT Speed a bit, well, less endowed in the power stakes, if 467kW and 820Nm are anything to scoff at. For some, having the best of the genre, the pinnacle of the range, is what it is all about and for these discerning individuals, the company from Crewe in the UK has made available the Continental Supersports in coupe and convertible derivatives. Only 710 units will be built and that figure correlates with the engine’s power output of 552kW, which is 710ps in traditional calculation. Prior to getting to those oily bits, there is an array of standard, model-specific addenda that sets it apart from its slightly lesser siblings. The front valance has been spruced up for better aerodynamics and to feed more cooling air to that 6.0l W12 engine, while the sportier side sills, 21-inch wheels and carbon fibre b...
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