The all-new lightweight sports seat frames are manufactured to a Bentley specification and assembled and trimmed at Crewe. The cushion angle is fixed but the seat can be raised/lowered by 40 mm (1.6 inches) by the dealer who will tailor each car to its owner's stature. The new seats have regular fore/aft movement, backrest recline adjustment and a heated cushion and backrest which tips forwards to provide access to the rear compartment. The new seat makes a significant contribution to the weight reduction target by saving a total of 45 kg (99 lb) versus the Continental GT Speed.
As the new sports seats do not have integrated belts, the top seatbelt anchorage was moved to the B-post. The Continental GT's twin centre armrests were replaced by a wider, single armrest above an enlarged centre console storage unit.
The headlining, rear compartment and the seat centre panels are finished in AlcantaraTM, a high quality suede-like material.The AlcantaraTM applied to the rear compartment and seat facings is quilted and in the Supersports marks the return of the much smaller `diamond' upholstery pattern from Bentleys of old.
To further highlight the car's sporty nature, the steering wheel and gear lever are trimmed in a new `Soft-Touch' leather with extra grip for a racing car feel.
The predominant interior color is black with Beluga secondary hide and Anthracite AlcantaraTM. Customers however can personalize their interior by choosing between Single and Duo Tone themes.
Single Tone interiors feature primary and secondary hides in Beluga (black) and can be tailored to customer preference with a choice of contrasting stitching and piping (defining the seat edges) in seven colors - Newmarket Tan, Hotspur, Saffron, Linen, Portland, Porpoise or Beluga.
Duo Tone interiors offer a choice of three color combinations with the primary hide in Newmarket Tan, Porpoise (grey) or Hotspur (red), the secondary hide in Beluga and the rear compartment and seats faces trimmed in Anthracite AlcantaraTM - as they are in the Single Tone cars.These innovations are complemented by drilled alloy foot-pedals and `Supersports' logos to the polished treadplates.Conclusion
Commenting on the most extreme Bentley, Stuart McCullough, Member of the Board, Sales and Marketing said: "The Supersports will appeal not only to existing Bentley customers but will extend the brand's appeal to enthusiasts who value extreme performance and distinctive styling in a luxury car that is fuelled for the future."