Με 600 άλογα η Bentley Continental GT3 [w/video]

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Bentley Continental GT3

Η Bentley στο Goodwood παρουσίασε την Continental GT3, την αγωνιστική έκδοση της Continental η οποία θα μπορεί να τρέξει σε μια σειρά αγώνων της FIA, συμπεριλαμβανομένων και των 24-ωρων αγώνων αντοχής.

Το αγωνιστικό φορά τον νέο 4.0 TFSI κινητήρα της Audi, με την επιλογή του κινητήρα να γίνεται λόγω του χαμηλότερου βάρους αλλά και της καλύτερης απόδοσης σε σχέση με τον W12 twin-turbo της Bentley. Ο κινητήρας είναι ο ίδιος με αυτόν που φοράνε τα S6, S7, S8, RS6 και RS7 καθώς και η Continental GT. Αποδίδει 600 άλογα με την κίνηση να στέλνεται στους πίσω τροχούς μέσω ενός 6-τάχυτου Xtrac σειριακού κιβωτίου.

Bentley Continental GT3 (17)

Η Continental GT3 έχει μήκος 4.950 mm, πλάτος 2.030 mm, ύψος 1.350 mm και ζυγίζει λιγότερο από 1.300 κιλά, 1.000 κιλά λιγότερα από όσα ζυγίζει η Continental παραγωγής και έχει αναπτυχθεί σε συνεργασία με την M-Sport. Διαθέτει ανάρτηση με διπλά ψαλίδια, μπλοκέ διαφορικό, ρυθμιζόμενα αμορτισέρ τεσσάρων κατευθύνσεων και αγωνιστικά φρένα. Έχει αναλογία βάρους 52:48 και στο εσωτερικό υπάρχει roll cage εγκεκριμένο από τη FIA, πυροσβεστήρες, carbon αγωνιστικό κάθισμα και αγωνιστικό τιμόνι.

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BENTLEY REVEALS CONTINENTAL GT3 DETAILS AT GLOBAL DEBUT

  • Continental GT3 unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
  • 600 bhp 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 for 1300 kg racer
  • GT3 to drive the Goodwood hill-climb twice a day

(Crewe / Goodwood, 12th July 2013) Bentley debuts its new Continental GT3 race car at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed today, unveiling a racing machine set to explore the extreme potential of Bentley’s iconic Grand Tourer, the Continental GT. Member of the Board for Engineering, Rolf Frech, comments: “The Continental GT3 exploits the incredible performance beneath the skin of every Continental GT. We’ve removed over 1000 kilograms of weight, reconfigured our 4.0-litre V8 to produce 600 bhp in race specification, and developed a comprehensive aerodynamic package to ensure that we perform competitively. We are now looking forward to getting the car on the track and proving its potential.”

The Continental GT3 is powered by a race-prepared and dry-sump version of Bentley’s powerful but efficient 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, with many components carried over from the road-going engine. Developing up to 600 bhp in unrestricted race configuration via a motorsport engine management system, the V8 provides the GT3 with highly competitive power in a compact and lightweight package that’s perfect for racing. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a carbon fibre propshaft to an Xtrac six-speed sequential gearbox with a limited slip differential, mounted as a transaxle for optimised weight distribution. Gear actuations are completed via a pneumatic shift system, controlled by paddles mounted to the steering wheel.

A double wishbone suspension configuration front and rear, fitted with four-way adjustable racing dampers, replaces the standard road-car air springs. The steering system features hydraulic power-assistance, while braking is via ventilated iron discs combined with six-piston calipers on the front and four-piston calipers on the rear.

The exterior of the car features a comprehensive aerodynamic package, to maximise downforce with optimised drag. A top-mounted carbon fibre rear wing provides rear downforce and stability, while a carbon fibre splitter balances the aerodynamic forces at the front of the car. Revisions have been made to the bonnet, bumpers, fenders and sills in order to optimise the car’s drag coefficient and to assist with engine cooling.

With the removal of the leather and wood interior trim, the production electrical systems and advanced refinement materials that make the Continental GT such a capable Grand Tourer, the Continental GT3 weighs in under its target of 1300 kg. Despite the race-specification, the GT3 remains a hand-crafted Bentley, with the steering wheel, door pulls and seat all hand-trimmed and stitched by Bentley craftspeople at Crewe.

The design has been completed by a specialist team of engineers from Bentley Motors supported by the Continental GT3 Technical Partner, M-Sport Ltd. Managed from a dedicated motorsport facility base at Bentley’s Crewe factory, an additional design office was created at M-Sport for the detail design stages and build of the first car.

The Continental GT3 now starts its programme of developmental track work, focussing on optimising the car’s performance based on simulations and refining the car’s abilities. Once homologation with the FIA has been completed, the GT3 will enter its first development races before starting full competition in the FIA Blancpain Series in 2014.

The Continental GT3 makes its official running debut on the famous Goodwood Festival of Speed Hillclimb from Friday 12th July until Sunday 14th, piloted twice a day by Bentley Boy and 2003 Le Mans champion, Guy Smith. The car will also be on display in the F1 paddock, while the original Continental GT3 Concept Racer, unveiled at the Paris Auto Salon last September, can be seen inside the Bentley stand in the main paddock.

Continental GT3 Specifications
Engine 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, repositioned to the rear of the engine bay, Cosworth engine management system
Power Approx. 600 bhp derestricted
Oil System Dry sump
Transmission Rear wheel drive, Xtrac six-speed sequential transaxle gearbox, racing clutch, steering wheel mounted paddle operated pneumatic gear shift
Drivetrain Carbon fibre propshaft, limited slip differential
Suspension Double wishbone suspension front and rear, four-way adjustable racing dampers
Steering Hydraulic power-assisted steering
Brakes Ventilated iron disc brakes front and rear, Brembo six-piston front calipers, four-piston rear calipers, driver-adjustable brake bias
Safety FIA-specification steel roll cage, Sparco six-point FIA safety harness, onboard fire extinguisher, onboard pneumatic jack system.
Fuel System FIA-specification racing fuel cell
Electronics Race-specification ABS and traction control. Lightweight race battery.
Wheels OZ Racing 18” x 13” rims
Tyres 310 / 710 R18
Aerodynamics Carbon fibre front splitter, rear wing and body panels. Lightweight, aerodynamically-optimised bumpers, bonnet, sills and fenders
Length 4950 mm
Width 2030 mm
Height 1350 mm
Weight <1300 kg
Weight Distribution 52 : 48

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