Strictly for the 6-figure plus readers and those that aspire to be the 2011 Bentley Continental SS drop top is the fastest 4-seat convertible in the world. Available in June of 2010, the Continental Supersports Convertible goes from 0-60mph in just 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 202mph.

Hit the jump for more images and info on this incredible vehicle.

The new Supersports Convertible, with the same 630PS twin-turbocharged W12 engine as the original 2009 Continental SS. The revamped quickshift technology transmission system cuts shift times by 50% and enables double downshifts. Bentley has pulled out all the stops with detailed improvements including:standard-fit carbon-ceramic brakes, 20-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels (remember, no aftermarket rims on the Bentley people) and 275/35 ZR20 Pirelli Ultra High Performance tires.

FlexFuel will also be available on all 2011 Continental models allowing drivers to run on regular gas, E85 bioethanol or any mix of these two fuels – all from a single tank.

Specifications:

ENGINE

Capacity (cc) 5998

Cylinders W12

Aspiration Twin-turbocharged

Installation Front, longitudinal

Construction Alloy heads and block

Bore/Stroke 84.0/90.2 mm

Compression Ratio 9.0 : 1

Fuel E85 & 98 (95) RON

Valve gear Chain-driven DOHC per bank, 4 valves per cylinder, cam phased inlet and outlet

Maximum Power 630PS/621 bhp/463 kW @ 6000 rev/min

Maximum Torque 800 Nm/590 lb ft @ 2000 to 4500 rev/min

TRANSMISSION

Type Continuous all-wheel drive with 40/60 rear bias torque split & Torsen centre differential

Gearbox ZF 6-speed ‘Quickshift’ automatic

Ratios 1st: 4.172

2nd: 2.340

3rd: 1.521

4th: 1.143

5th: 0.867

6th: 0.691

Final Drive: 3.52:1 front / 3.52:1 rear

PERFORMANCE

Maximum Speed 202mph (325km/h)

0-60 mph 3.9 seconds

0-100 mph 9.6 seconds

0-100 km/h 4.2 seconds

0-160 km/h 9.5 seconds

SUSPENSION

Front Four-link double wishbones, anti-roll bar, air springs

Rear Trapezoidal multi-link, anti-roll bar, air springs

Dampers Continuous Damping Control with four adjustable settings

STEERING

Type Rack & pinion, power-assisted, speed-sensitive

Turns lock to lock 2.6

Turning circle 11.4 metres kerb-to-kerb

BRAKES

Front 420 mm diameter carbon/ceramic, vented & cross- drilled

Rear 356 mm diameter carbon/ceramic, vented & cross- drilled

Anti lock Standard with Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)

8.1 and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

BODY & CHASSIS

Construction Steel monocoque, 2-door convertible

Length 4804 mm (189.1inches)

Width across mirrors 2194mm (86.4 inches)

Width mirrors folded 1945mm (76.6 inches)

Kerb weight 2395kg (5279lbs)

Height 1388mm (54.6 inches)

Wheelbase 2745mm (108.1 inches)

Front track 1623mm (63.9 inches)

Rear track 1657mm (65.2 inches)

Wheels 20inch x 9.5J 10-spoke Smoked Chrome Alloy

Tyres 275/35×20 Pirelli Ultra High Performance

Fuel tank capacity 90 litres (19.8 gallons/23.8 US gallons)

Tags: bentley, cars, convertible, Supersports

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