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The Continental Supersports Convertible ISR (Ice Speed Record) is considered the most potent and radically styled Bentley convertible ever. This new model, tied to just 100 cars worldwide, can be a celebration with the Company’s world ice speed record for a Convertible car set by Finland’s four-time world rally champion Juha Kankkunen within a Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible.

Driving the all-wheel drive, biofuel-powered 6-litre, 12-cylinder Continental Supersports convertible for the perilous frozen Baltic Sea, away from the coast of Finland, Kankkunen achieved a speed of 205.48 mph (330.695 km/h) eclipsing his very own ice speed record of 199.83 mph (321.6 km/h) emerge 2007 inside the Continental GT. The newest Supersports Continental Convertible ISR made its debut around the Bentley stand on the 2011 Geneva Show. Wolfgang Duerheimer, Bentley’s new Chairman and Us president, said:

“Juha Kankkunen’s drive became a remarkable achievement and ought to have a really special car. The Continental Supersports ‘Ice Speed Record’ is really a true driver’s car that captures that unique Bentley spirit. There is extreme performance, agility along with an extrovert personality, while retaining the refinement, handcrafted luxury and luxury our customers expect.”

The newest Bentley convertible will come in three distinctive colours, reinforcing its muscular styling, while its leather and Alcantara-lined cabin features high-gloss carbon fibre using a unique red weave. On an all the more extrovert appearance, customers may specify the ISR Mulliner design package (at no extra expense) having its bold ‘Supersports ISR’ graphics and red-accented detailing. The Supersports Continental Convertible ISR is currently offered to order at Bentley dealerships which is priced at £189,300 (including VAT).