Finishing the intensified package are smoked taillamps and a unique lower-bumper cap bracketing twin ovoid exhaust finishers.

Gloss black also finishes the lower-body spear trim and window surrounds, and the rear spoiler features an extra lip contour for aero purposes.

A set of gloss-black 20-inch wheels fill the wells, the rearmost framed by a subtle fairing to accommodate a full two-inch increase in rear track. Specific changes include a front end dominated by a constellation of large black air apertures and four dark-trimmed headlamps.

“We took the look of the GT and tweaked it a little to give it a little more menace,” said Bentley board-member-in-chief Stuart McCullough during the press introduction of the Supersports in upstate New York. Think of it as a big-boned Aston Martin DBS, and you won’t be far off. If this sounds like high-brow automotive schizophrenia, know that each enhancement achieves the purpose stated by the Supersports name, contributing small but effective measures that elevate the Supersports out of the sphere where normal Continentals exist and into a world of faster, more exclusive, and even more prestigious nameplates. The interior remains inarguably luxurious yet eschews stodgy wood and puffy seats in favor of intense carbon-fiber trim and lightweight racing shells. The styling is a blend of the elegant body shape of the Continental GT coupe and sinister elements such as black wheels and gaping front intakes. We also have development centres in tropical climates so for even the most high-performance super cars, we are able to offer fully tested options for hot weather and possible poor fuel quality.Bentley describes the new Continental Supersports as “a fusion of extremes.” And that it is, starting with the name itself, which fuses the “Continental” badge, which dates to the brand’s 1950s models, and “Supersports,” a descriptor first given to a series of speed-record-setting Bentleys in the 1920s. We test extensively to make sure that longevity and reliability are not affected. On many cars the fuel economy is also significantly improved after we have upgraded. As well as dramatic power increases we spend months concentrating on drivability, for example improving the initial response on a diesel automatic can make the car much more pleasurable to drive even when you are not accessing the additional power. All our software calibration is developed in house, and as such we are in the unique position to deliver the best possible result for your car. We have built our reputation on our software improvements for the many cars we have worked on.

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