Bentley Continental Flying Star
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Technical director at Touring Superleggera, Aldo Goi, says that adapting the two door open bodywork of the soft top was far less complicated than replacing the roof on a canada goose outlet parka GT canada goose outlet store toronto coup or Flying Spur saloon.”The GTC’s added structural strength makes it ideal for the Flying Star coachwork,” he explains. There’s no shortage of risk in this type of project, though, as the end result rarely has the solid fit and finish of the original. However, the Flying Star is a success. All door closures a particular challenge are canada goose outlet true.Goi is no stranger to custom builds. “I’ve done dozens of special cars with Alfa and others over the years, but this job has been the toughest,” he says.Several components under the GTC’s skin needed to be relocated canada goose jacket outlet store within the Flying Star’s chassis, and the work started in September 2009, with Goi given less than six months to solve all the challenges. 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The load floor and seatbacks are canada goose outlet london uk covered in tightly stitched custom leather, and the hatch is big enough to swallow the odd masterpiece.The chrome surrounds of the cargo door and tail lights are made of durable plated brass, while the rear LED units are taken from the Continental Supersports. Here, though, they’ve been inserted from within the new rear wing panels to sit flush with the bodywork.Other highlights include a special set of 20 inch classic Borrani alloys with stainless steel spokes, costing 8,000. But what’s the Flying Star like to drive? Well, thanks to its lighter chassis, it’s quicker than the GTC, sprinting from 0 canada goose parka outlet 60mph in only 4.6 seconds that’s the same as the Continental GT coup.However, that’s merely the start. canada goose outlet price After our drive, this car was due to head to Bentley’s HQ in Crewe, Cheshire, to get the full Speed treatment. That means boosting the 6.0 litre bi turbo W12 unit to 600bhp. In short, the Flying Star soars and surges in that unmistakably Bentley bi turbo manner. From only 1,700rpm, practically all of the engine’s torque canada goose coats uk arrives in one huge shove.What is really surprising is the added stiffness provided by the Touring canada goose outlet store montreal bodywork. The Flying Star is responsive, and along the very demanding lakeside B roads of Lake Como, feels as good canada goose outlet us to drive as the Continental GT. The only difference is the sense of space in the shooting brake set up, which feels eerily large. The side glasswork now measures 2.4 metres in canada goose outlet florida length! Room in the rear seats is plentiful, too.If the price tag wasn’t big enough, you could order the five piece personalised luggage set the only other optional extra Superleggera formally offers. After the Borrani alloy wheels, it’s all up to the buyer’s imagination. And that imagination starts at 510,000 in 552bhp Continental form, or 575,000 in 602bhp Speed specification.No wonder the Flying Star is set to be so exclusive. Touring Superleggera aims to sell only 20 examples worldwide.Rival: Aston canada goose outlet kokemuksia LagondaWhen the rather ungainly estate cum SUV Lagonda canada goose uk concept was unveiled at Geneva last year, it received a decidedly cool reception. Aston has promised another canada goose womens outlet interpretation this year, to canada goose outlet store new york appeal to ultra wealthy luxury car buyers. Let’s hope it’s as stunning as this Bentley.Key specs Price: 510,000 Engine: 6.0 litre twin turbo W12 Power: 552bhp 0 60mph: 4.6 seconds (est) Top speed: 195mph Equipment: Fully adjustable front seating, fold flat rear seats, self adapting suspension, steering wheel canada goose outlet factory paddleshifters, 20 inch Borrani wheels, Touring shooting brake coachwork, luggage set.
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