- Pirelli & Cie SpA has developed the P Zero Trofeo RS tire for the new Bentley Supersports coupe.
- The tire was designed to handle the car's unique load transfers and drive force distribution, as stated by Pirelli officials.
- The Supersports is a new model without the 'Continental' name, described as so far removed from its donor car that it has been ostracised from the family entirely.
- The Supersports is 500kg lighter than a Continental GT coupe, achieved by removing the hybrid system and using lightweight materials.
- It is the first rear-wheel-drive Bentley since the Mulsanne and the first to weigh under 2,000kg in 85 years.
- The 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 now produces 666hp and 800Nm, with new single-scroll turbochargers.
- The Supersports is reviewed as 'Crewe's Missile', highlighting its performance and design.
- The P Zero Trofeo RS is a semi-slick tire that is street-legal but engineered with a track-focused philosophy.
- The 22-inch Pirelli P Zero is the original equipment tire for the Supersports, designed to balance everyday usability and grand touring with sporting character.
- The P Zero's construction and compound are optimized for ride comfort, low noise, steering precision, and grip levels matching the car's power and weight.
- The exterior features aggressive aero including a large boot lid spoiler, carbon-fibre canards, and the largest front splitter and rear diffuser ever on a Bentley.
- The Supersports is the loudest Bentley road car ever, with a loud, lightweight Akrapovič titanium exhaust that reverberates around the cabin.
Pirelli's P Zero Trofeo RS tire has been specifically engineered for the new Bentley Supersports coupe, which is a significant departure from the Continental GT. This model is the first rear-wheel-drive Bentley in 85 years, shedding 500kg through various design innovations.1358
The Supersports features a 666hp twin-turbo V8 and aggressive aerodynamic elements, including the largest front splitter and rear diffuser ever on a Bentley. The car's design required tires that could handle different load transfers and drive force distribution compared to its all-wheel-drive predecessor.26
Pirelli officials state that the P Zero Trofeo RS is a semi-slick tire, street-legal yet track-focused, optimized for ride comfort and grip levels that match the car's power and weight. The Supersports is limited to 500 units, all of which are already sold out, and it is expected to be priced around Rs 5 crore in the Indian market due to its exemption from hybrid regulations.10
The car's design also includes a lightweight Akrapovič titanium exhaust system and a fixed carbon-fiber spoiler that generates up to 300kg of downforce. The interior features plush sports seats and a driver display, maintaining Bentley's luxury while enhancing performance.12
Overall, the Bentley Supersports, with its Pirelli tires, represents a new era for the brand, focusing on performance without compromising on luxury.
“The Supersports sheds 500kg versus a Continental GT coupe, dropping the hybrid system and rear seats for a carbon-fibre shell. It is the first rear-wheel-drive Bentley since the Mulsanne and the first under 2,000kg in 85 years.”
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