2010 Bentley Silver Wings

2010 Bentley Silver Wings

2010 Bentley Silver Wings

2010 Bentley Silver Wings

2010 Bentley Silver Wings

2010 Bentley Silver Wings

2010 Bentley Silver Wings

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A Chrysler Sebring-Based Bentley Replica that could Actually Pass for its Inspiration

Here’s a scary admission for you: I actually don’t mind the first generation Chrysler Sebring. It was sort of “Mustang-lite” in the styling department and is still a lot better looking than the latest incarnation of America’s middle-age spread, the almost universally despised third generation Sebring. And, as you no doubt know by now, here at Carscoop we love us some eBay-found Euro reskins of fifteen plus year old American cars.

Today’s entrant is this, dare I say it, rather convincing replica of a 2009 Bentley Continental GT convertible or GTC based on a ’96 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. Fashioned in ghetto / Saudi Arabian sheik white with the typical, so-not-a-Bentley blinger rims that’d make even Lil’ Jon a lil ill, our wanna-B (you see what I did there?) comes complete with 175,000 miles on the clock and a full fibreglass body.

Before it leaves the seller’s hands, he or she claims to be fitting new carpet, a new windscreen, new door mirrors and a custom dual exhaust with genuine Bentley tips. All the buyer needs to do, we are told, is reupholster the seats, install a Bentley dash and centre console and fit a new convertible top, a new sound system and a sat nav system. And et voilà, your very own Bentley - sort of.

You have to admit, US$21,100 (€16,302) isn’t half bad for something that looks this good. You could get a ’96 Sebring for a lot less, but who wants one of those? You certainly can’t pick up a second-hand Bentley for this sort of money, that’s for sure. So, what’s the verdict? Would you or wouldn’t you? Let us know in the comments.

By Tristan Hankins

Link: eBay

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2010 Bentley Mulsanne Color Custom

2010 Bentley Mulsanne Color Custom

2010 Bentley Mulsanne Color Custom

2010 Bentley Mulsanne Color Custom

2010 Bentley Mulsanne Color Custom

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2010 Bentley Continental Ultrasports 702

2010 Bentley Continental Ultrasports 702

2010 Bentley Continental Ultrasports 702

2010 Bentley Continental Ultrasports 702

2010 Bentley Continental Ultrasports 702

2010 Bentley Continental Ultrasports 702

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2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Series 51

2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Series 51

2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Series 51

2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Series 51

2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Series 51

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2010 Bentley Continental Flying Star

2010 Bentley Continental Flying Star

2010 Bentley Continental Flying Star

2010 Bentley Continental Flying Star

2010 Bentley Continental Flying Star

2010 Bentley Continental Flying Star

2010 Bentley Continental Flying Star

2010 Bentley Continental Flying Star

2010 Bentley Continental Flying Star

2010 Bentley Continental Flying Star

2010 Bentley Continental Flying Star

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2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Series 51

Bentley now offers the Series 51 design options – 14 in total – on the Continental Flying Spur and Speed. These range from duo-tone exterior paint options to new interior color and trim combinations. Also, all Continental Flying Spur and Supersports models are specified as standard with a “state-of-the-art” 30GB touchscreen infotainment system.

The paint range “encompasses cool and crisp hues through to rich and fiery shades and everything in between”, based on which additional three interior colors are selected to create a visual equilibrium between the exterior and the cabin. Also gets unique nine-spoke 19-inch alloys, finished in a cool graphite tone, complemented by Series 51 wing badges, positioned behind the front wheel arches. If that’s still not enough, customers can specify their cars with blue brake calipers and black or chrome wing vents as well.

Bentley suitable choice among the 14 available options of the Series 51, Bentley will be more than happy to create a new, bespoke one. This models are equipped with a new touchscreen infotainment system, with 30GB of capacity. The GPS uses “dynamic navigation” to avoid heavy traffic spots and can locate destinations by using geo-tagged photos from an SD card.

In addition the six-disc CD changer, music can be played directly from an iPod, SD card and the hard drive, which can store up to 15GB of music.

Continental Flying Spur Speed Series 51’s exterior get duo-tone means that, beside the main color applied to the body, there’s also an accent color that runs from the bonnet to the boot lid.

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2012 Bentley Continental GT

2012 Bentley Continental GT 4-seat coupe, capturing that GT spirit but with even higher standards of design, engineering, luxury, craftsmanship, dynamic performance, everyday practicality and refinement.

The contemporary interior offers new levels of cabin design, comfort and hand-crafted luxury. The seats, for example, provide even greater support and rear leg-room; a sweeping dashboard even more style and modernity. The new touchscreen infotainment system features state-of-the-art navigation, Google Maps and entertainment while the latest Balanced Mode Radiator speaker technology and Dirac Dimensions™ digital sound processing deliver enhanced audio quality.

Powered by 6-litre, 12-cylinder, twin-turbocharged powertrain now has a raised power output of 575PS (567bhp/423kW) and 700Nm (516lb ft) of torque and this is mated to a new Quickshift transmission which enables double downshifts. Thanks to advanced FlexFuel technology it can also run on both standard unleaded petrol (gasoline) and sustainable bioethanol (up to E85) or any mix of the two.

With its power output raised by 15PS and torque by 50 Nm – to 575PS (567bhp/423kW) and 700Nm (516lb ft) – the result is a 6 percent improvement in the new GT’s power-to weight-ratio, making it capable of accelerating from zero to 60mph in just 4.4 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.6 seconds) with a top speed of 198mph (318km/h).

The GT coupe’s new look is bolder than ever. The classic Bentley matrix radiator grille is more upright, while the new headlamp design, in traditional four-lamp format, has exquisite jewel-like detailing including eye-catching, LED daylight-running lamps.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

ENGINE

• Type: 6-litre twin-turbocharged W12
• Max Power: 567bhp / 423kW / 575PS @ 6000 rpm
• Max Torque: 700Nm / 516lb/ft @ 1700 rpm

TRANSMISSION

• ZF 6-speed automatic with quickshift and steering wheel-mounted paddleshift
• Driveline: Continuous all-wheel drive (40:60 rear bias)
• Ratios:

1st – 4.17
2nd – 2.34
3rd – 1.52
4th – 1.14
5th – 0.87
6th – 0.69
Final drive: 3.526

BODY CONSTRUCTION

• Steel monocoque

BRAKES

• Front: 405mm ventilated discs (optional 420mm Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled)
• Rear: 335mm ventilated discs (optional 356mm, Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled)

WHEELS AND TYRES

• 9.5J x 20″ (optional 9.5J x 21″)
• 275/40ZR 20 (optional 275/35 ZR21 linked to option wheels)

STEERING

• Type: rack & pinion, power assisted, speed-sensitive ZF servotronic
• Turns lock to lock: 2.6 turns
• Turning circle: 11.3m

SUSPENSION

• Front: Four link double wishbones, computer controlled self-levelling air suspension, with anti roll-bar.
• Rear: Trapezoidal multi-link, computer-controlled self-levelling air suspension, with anti roll-bar.
• Damping: Continuous Damping Control, tuned for dynamic performance.

DIMENSIONS

• Wheelbase: 2746 mm / 108.1 in
• Overall Length: 4806 mm / 189.2 in
• Width (across body): 1944 mm / 76.5 in
• Width (including mirrors): 2227 mm / 87.7 in
• Overall Height: 1404 mm / 55.3 in
• Fuel Tank: 90 litres / 20 gallons / 24 US gallons
• Boot Volume: 358 litres / 12.6 cu ft
• Kerb Weight (EU): 2320 kg / 5115 lb
• Gross Vehicle Weight: 2750 kg / 6063 lb

PERFORMANCE

• Top Speed: 318 km/h (198 mph)
• 0-100 km/h: 4.6 s
• 0-160 km/h: 10.2 s
• 0-60 mph: 4.4 s
• 0-100 mph: 10.2 s
• 50-80 km/h (30-50 mph): 1.7 s
• 80-120 km/h (50-75 mph): 2.9 s

FUEL CONSUMPTION (EU Cycle)

• Urban: 25.4 l/100km (11.1 mpg)
• Extra Urban: 11.4 l/100km (24.9 mpg)
• Combined: 16.5 l/100km (17.1 mpg)
• CO2 emissions: 384 g/km

FUEL CONSUMPTION (EPA Cycle)

• City Driving: 12.0 mpg (US)
• Highway Driving: 19.0 mpg (US)
• Combined : 14.0 mpg (US)

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