Filed under: Frankfurt Auto Show, Tuners, Convertibles, Euro, Bentley
Frankfurt 2007: Le MANSORY Convertible
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Over in Frankfurt, MANSORY has its latest creation on display. The Continental GTC-based LeMANSORY Convertible is one of Bentley's delectable ragtops that's been subsequently outfitted with the Le MANSORY body and tuning package. Sadly, the widebody kit obscures the GTC's classy art-deco lines in the name of giving the car a racier look. Black wheels and grille inserts contrast to the bright white bodywork, and the interior is transformed by a retina-scorching white-and-red full leather/Alcantara package. That color scheme is carried into the engine compartment, where the modifications are more to our liking.
The MANSORY performance kit ups the twin-turbo W12's output from 552 hp to a stout 641 horses @ 6100 RPM and a tire-destroying 575 lb-ft of torque at just 1600 rpm. As you might imagine, the performance numbers reflect the added punch. 0-60 happens in 4.4 seconds and the car's claimed top speed is 205 mph. A Brembo brake upgrade adds the required stopping power, and a new exhaust system that exhales via quad ports lets the neighbors know about the evil underhood. Only 24 LeMANSORY kits will be sold, so if you don't like it, don't worry. Chances are you'll never see one in the wild anyway.
MANSORY's full press release is pasted after the jump.
[Source: MANSORY via Motor Authority]
Gallery: Le MANSORY Convertible
PRESS RELEASE:
The limited widebody customization program for your Bentley Continental GTC
LE MANSORY CONVERTIBLE, the limited edition of the widebody customization components. The word combination MANSORY and the famous french racetrack Le Mans are building the title of this modification range. And with the popular 24 hours race event coeval the limited quantity of 24 sets is figured out based on your Bentley Continental GTC. A complete new front spoiler integrated with state of the art LED permanent daylights, extrem air intakes and so on the striking carbonfibre elements gives the bolide a true bred racing car trait. The side skirts and the fender attachments express clearly the motoring appearance and honours the widebody definition. Likewise the front there are large air intakes and carbonfibre elements which supporting the sporty impression. The complete redesigned rear skirt with the rear trunk spoiler incorporates the double quad chromium plated stainless steel exhaust system which makes the vehicle unforgettable and the sport air filters and the sportcatalysor completed system will give a sonouros dominating unique sound. With the MANSORY electronic engineering package the performance grows up to 641bhp, 650PS, 478 kW at 6100rpm on to a top speed of 205 mph or 330 km/h evolving in a gigantic peak torque of 780 Nm, 575 lb ft by only 1.600 rpm. The acceleration is 0 - 100km/h 4.6 seconds respectively 0 - 60mph/h 4.4 seconds. To restrain this amazing power performance, there is the special developed brake system with MANSORY's high end co-operation partner BREMBO. Dimensions of the systems are 412/38 rotor discs with 6 piston aluminium fixed calipers in front and disc dimensions 405/22 with 4 piston calibers for the rear with the integrated electronical handbrake.
In combination with the absolutly lightweight fully forged wheels in size 10 x 22J with 265/35/22 high performance profile tyres and 10 x 22J with 305/30/22 tyres contribute to a sporty appearance supported to the e-lowering suspension system up to 30mm. Genuine carbonfibre trim inserts, sport steering wheel in combination Leather/Carbon, real carbonfibre 4-parts engine cover are more detailed racy highlights. More inside wafer and perforated finest leather works and Alcantara, illuminated sill plates in stainless steel with a lighted LE MANSORY Logo, high polished. Foot deposite pedals 3-parts like accelerate pedal, brake- and restpedal in stainless steel high polished punched. Floor mats for the foot area with LE MANSORY logo stick with leather border, everything selectable in special trendy colors for example shown here in black/orange. Accelerate with us and be one of the 24 individualists with this limited modification program for your Bentley Continental GTC. MANSORY as a company is dedicated to perfection in the form of high end tuning and individualisation to match the lifestyle of the owners of British noble automobiles like Aston Martin, Bentley and Rolls Royce. The headquarter is situated in Brand, Fichtelgebirge near to Bayreuth, Germany.
The MANSORY Cooperation GmbH only offers their own developed tuning-accessories exclusively, we don't sell complete automobiles.
MANSORY Technologypartner are:
AGP Europe, APP Tech, Brembo, Dunlop, EDAG, Glasurit, Hanns GLASS, Hella,
MP Design, RECARO, schreiner VarioLight
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
georgejetson 12:04PM (9/13/2007)
At first glance I thought it was a Mustang. That's hideous.
These Mansory folks are really on a tear.
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SPG 12:36PM (9/13/2007)
That would even ruin a Mustang.
Save it for last gen Civic Sedans.
JAG 12:09PM (9/13/2007)
Argh!!!! Too much money and so little good taste.
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Alex 12:13PM (9/13/2007)
in a word, eww.
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dk 12:32PM (9/13/2007)
It looks like one of those tacky body kits you see on civics and 10 year old eclipses.. The inside is nice though
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SPG 12:39PM (9/13/2007)
For a certain amount of money you can make anything ugly by the looks of things.
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drolds1 12:40PM (9/13/2007)
They should call it the Leman-Sorry.
This is like painting a mustache on the Mona Lisa.
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Andrew 12:47PM (9/13/2007)
Yikes. I don't understand the black wheels. I'm not into chrome, but I don't want the details to be completely invisible either. Looks like it lost its wheel covers.
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Lucas 1:47PM (9/13/2007)
I have a white car. Here's why:
* painted silver rims look stupid since they clash with the white
* chrome/polished rims makes it look like a toilet
* white rims (mine) make the car look too monochrome
Lucas.
Brendan Smith 12:54PM (9/13/2007)
Do you really have to report on all these terrible mods? I mean, it seems like there are only a couple of companies that actually do it right, and then there are jokers who put in straight pipes, glue on some carbon-fiber merkins, and call it done. Does Autoblog need to report on each and every crackpot mangling a six-figure car?
MANSORY! If the car looks cheaper and dumber than stock, you failed.
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Lucas 1:12PM (9/13/2007)
Its an ugly car to begin with; I think they made it look better.
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AZ 1:36PM (9/13/2007)
I agree.
chevyboi 5:01PM (9/13/2007)
Lucas I have a white car too... my rims are gunmetal.. nad I can assure you they look gorgeous... I have taste in cars ho ho!!!
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Lucas 5:26PM (9/13/2007)
Did I suggest they weren't?
chevyboi 5:04PM (9/13/2007)
its not ugly.. its just wasted money.. a bentley GTC soft top should be considered the top of sport luxury... and so be it.. why customize it... mansorize an ex;ipse, its better!
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mr.ed 10:46PM (9/13/2007)
Obvious kit car.
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the dude 10:54PM (9/13/2007)
I'm sure these will be rolling down Sunset Blvd, going through Chatsworth, or in some rap video really soon.
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