october-2010

into the motor that even at 11,000 feet the
engine suff ers no shortage of power—I
didn’t make it to 197, in part because I
ran out of straight tarmac. The Skyway
is nearly 250 miles of curves, which the
Bentley eats up with an evil ease.
In the spirit of keeping the Supersports’
weight down, Bentley has traded a few
of its full-tilt luxury accommodations.
Forget about handrubbed burl wood
veneers; carbon fi ber is the luxury
material of choice—on the dash, the doors,
the seats, you name it. Of course, you’ll
still fi nd stainless steel organ-stop vent
pulls—it is after all a Bentley. You can
tell by the price tag: $280,000 and up.
That’s huge money, even for Ralph
Lauren. In situations like this, I often
fi nd myself turning to philosophers
more knowledgeable than I. Said Ferris
Bueller, “If you have the means, I highly
recommend picking one up.”
Motor Trend senior editor JONNY
LIEBERMAN is waiting for an invite to
Ralph Lauren’s ranch.
wheels
BIG BENTLEY
Nothing about this burly English bulldog is small.
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The 16.54-inch
brakes are the
largest on any
production car.
The 6.0-liter twinturbo
W12 is the
most powerful
Bentley motor.
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The top speed
with the roof up
is an immodest
202 mph.
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The price tag of
$280,000 isn’t
Bentley’s largest,
but it still hurts.
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