Bentley unveils the biofuel-powered Bentley Continental Supersports

Posted by Harvinder

February 26, 2009

U.K based auto maker; Bentley has unwrapped the fastest and most powerful Bentley ever; the Continental Supersports which, apart from its record-breaking power for Bentley, it is also the first Bentley to carry the FlexFuel designation, meaning this sexy coupe does not only drink petrol, but it can also be fueled with biofuel or ethanol (E85)!

Mixed with both fuel types, the Supersports can sprint to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, to a top speed of 329 km/h, thanks to its 60 liter turbocharged W12 which produces 621HP as well as earth shattering 800Nm of torque which is available from 1,700 revs and 5,600 revs.

Bentley also revealed no matter what the petrol/biofuel ratio is, the ECU will make certain that the above mentioned performance figures are always maintained, thanks to a number of sensors that monitor the mix ratio. The auto maker also mentioned that the petrol/biofuel mixture can help reduce emissions by up to 70%.

The Continental Supersport which is 110 kilograms lighter than the Continental GT Speed also features; up-rated front suspension with aluminium forward levers, stiffer bushes together with re-tuned anti roll bar and Servotronic steering for sharper turn-in, revised Continuous Damping Control (CDC), Advanced ESP, Standard-fit carbon-ceramic brakes, larger twin elliptical exhaust tailpipes and rear valance with discreet vertical divider and so on.

The Bentley Continental Supersport will make its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show next week. Continue reading to view an image gallery.