2012 Bentley Continental Supersports Base 2dr Convertible

Overview

The coupe and convertible Bentley Continental Supersports are two-seat, high-performance versions of the luxury all-wheel drive Continental GT and GTC. The limited edition, new-for-2012 Continental Supersports Convertible ISR (Ice Speed Record) commemorates Bentley's world ice speed record for a convertible car set by Finland's four-time world rally champion Juha Kankkunen in a Bentley Continental Supersports convertible. The Supersports' 6.0-liter W12 engine produces 621 horsepower and 590 pounds-feet of torque and sends power through a ZF 6-speed automatic transmission with steering column mounted gearshift paddles. The ISR uses the same engine, but horsepower is bumped up to 631. A tuned sports suspension, 20-inch multi-spoke forged alloy wheels, a revised 40/60 rear-biased all-wheel drive system, traction control and stability control are standard equipment. Standard light-weight carbon ceramic brakes offer superior durability and reduce brake fade, where the brakes become less effective due to overheating in extremely demanding conditions. The Supersports is distinguished from the Continental GT and GTC by a front bumper with large vertical lower grille air intakes, dual hood vents, restyled rear bumper and rear fenders, and smoked steel finish to the grilles and window and door surrounds. In the rear compartment, the seats are replaced by a storage deck with a carbon fiber luggage retaining beam, although the Comfort Seat option provides rear seats. Climate control, a navigation system, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and satellite radio are standard. Light-weight carbon fiber replaces wood veneer on the fascia and centre console, while the leather- and Alcantara-trimmed sports seats also feature a carbon fiber clamshell back. Unique to the ISR trim are red piping to seats and doors, red contrast stitching to seats, door casings, steering wheel and gearshift paddles, and the high-gloss carbon fibre on the dashboard, centre console and roof panel features a red weave. A no-charge option, the ISR Mulliner Package, includes 20" 10-spoke Supersports wheels in a vibrant red paint with a diamond turned finish, red hood vent surrounds, and Supersports ISR graphics that run down both sides of the car. For 2012, the Bentley Supersports is carried over from 2011, and the ISR trim is new.