Bentley goes 100 pieces for the Continental Supersports ISR

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Who else if not the WRC champion Juha Kankkunen could drive a car at 205 miles per hour on the Baltic Sea? He did this last year, with the help of a Bentley Continental Supersports. You might wonder what ISR is; well, ISR comes from Ice Speed Record, and that’s the name of 100 cars that Bentley will produce to celebrate the World Record established by Kankkunen.

Bentley Continental GTR ISR

There are many things to be said about the new ISR. Firstly, at 189.550 pounds, it is surely the most expensive car from the Continental class. Even more, because of its six-liter twin turbo engine that takes out 631 bhp, the Continental Supersports ISR is also the fastest Bentley in the history of car making. Not enough for you? Then find out that this car is also the fastest accelerating convertible ever made by Bentley, getting from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds.

Bentley Continental GTR ISR

The styling of the ISR is described by Bentley as being “dramatically extrovert”. Why is that? To make sure that the Continental Supersports ISR will never be mistaken for the common convertible Supersports. On a short line, the styling will mean both white or black painting, and metallic finish for the roof of the car.

Bentley Continental GTR ISR Interior

When you enter the car, the main thing that you will notice about the cabin are the domination of red carbon fiber slabs with rep piping all around the seats, steering wheel, on the doors and even on the paddle shifts. Do you remember the Breitling clock from inside the car? It has turned red also. The newest touchscreen navigation system from the Continental GT completes the L7450 upgrade.

Bentley Continental GTR ISR Interior

You will notice that the Supersports ISR does not set any new standards for handling or even performance. The thing to notice is how the weight of 2395 kg is placed – at this weight it might seem one of the world’s fastest snails, but it isn’t so. You will feel the car fast and fluently working as long as you keep her in the limits.

Bentley Continental GTR ISR

Finally, after a true test drive, the conclusion is that the Supersports Ice Speed Record Bentley still feels a bit uncomfortable in its new clothes. It seems that it tries to be a real sports car, but it still gets the best of it at touring in large, wide places – there the performance won’t be affected by the weight, or at least, not at the same level as on a circuit. The power upgrade is welcomed, but if you are looking for touring choose the new GTC.

Bentley Continental GTR ISR

But, if you are looking for a car must be used for driving then go for the Supersports coupe. It seems after all, that not all the time combining the best parts is possible – that is why producing two different models for two different purposes is better than trying to cover two purposes with only one model.

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