Facelifted S65 or Bentley Continental Supersports?? - Page 2

Apr 14, 2009 | 10:42 PM

#26

AMG1

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From: Las Vegas, NV

Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Aston Martin, Chevrolet

Quote:

Originally Posted by christiaan

go for the face-lifted S65... definitely... i would not want another 2 seater...

i see AMG1 just got a X5 4.8i!

I just got mine aswell.. its armored Level BR4... i love it! specially the rims...

here are some pics!

you cant even really notice its armored...

I did indeed, love the car, I think they worked out the transmission problems considering mine works perfectly.

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Apr 14, 2009 | 11:07 PM

#27

iluvmys65amg

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From: Los Angeles, CA

2008 S65 AMG, 2005 SLR McLaren

How do you guys like the BMW X5 4.8 compared to a new Porsche Cayenne Turbo?? I am getting mixed reviews from different people I talk too, but since you guys actually own the BMW, I'm curious to know what you think about it?

btw- "christiaan" ..You're right ..I think i'm leaning more towards the facelifted S65, I really need the backseat and I think once the new S-Class hits the streets it will look even better than the photos!

Apr 15, 2009 | 11:13 AM

#28

christiaan

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E-550 Coupe 2010 SE

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Originally Posted by absent

How much heavier then stock is your car?
Do you see any significant drop in performance?
As far as I know that level is to protect against random carjackings etc,not against any heavier,more serious attack by the pros, right?

To give you some insight, BR4 adds 600 pounds aproximately, BR6 wich is a higher level of protection (ak47, m16, etc) adds 1300 pounds.

Drop in performance, 600 pound increase is like having the vehicle with 3, 200 pound people inside, so not really a noticeble drop, alldough, from 0-60 probably lost 1 second.

Yea, BR4 is more for random cajackings, ransom situations etc... I live in central america, so this is pretty common for us..

"iluvmys65amg" i think you would be happy with that! thats my dream sedan by the way! lucky guy....!

by the way, the Turbo Cayenne, cant be compared to the 4.8 X5..... you have to compare the new 4.4 M x5 twin turbo that just came out... thats a better competitor...

The cayenne supposedly is changing styles right now on 2010 right?

(some pics of the "new cayenne concept" and the BR6 armored x5)

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Jan 16, 2010 | 08:02 PM

#29

06E55

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2006 E55, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible, 2014 Kia Sorento SXL AWD

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Originally Posted by iluvmys65amg

Just came across this new Bentley Continental Supersports!
http://www.bentleymotors.com/models/...n/default.aspx

Not sure whether to trade my 08 S65 for the new Facelifted model or for the new Bentley SuperSports??

... decisions .... decisions??

So, what did you choose? I love the Supersports! I saw an orange one the other day! I am considering a CL65 or a Supersports. Both are rare and both serve two totally different functions... I currently have an E55 and would more than likely keep it if I decided to go for the Supersports just so I could have a 4-door with some kick. To me, the Bentley is in a league by itself... Not everyone knows what an AMG is (which is very nice in a way), but most people know what a Bentley is. Plus the lines are just sexy... And 0-60 in 3.7. I am sure you can also tune this and get it a few points lower!!! Anyway, it isn't for a couple of years anyway...

Last edited by 06E55; Jan 17, 2010 at 09:12 AM.

Jan 31, 2010 | 05:19 PM

#30

SEANSCOTT19

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From: Salt Lake City, UT

none, too young

go with the S65 for sure. the continentals are nice, love the inside but if you are ever at all in any need of a sedan, then i would go with the s. also you could wait for the next generation to come out but they are looking kinda ugly so far. i dont know, your choice. by the way im glad your carrera gt is black and not silver like most buyers go with. if im not mistaken you live in LA so there is no need to worry about black cars getting dirty where as i live in Utah so everytime it snows with a black car you can see the effects but that is irrevalent. good color choice. probably go with the S. flying spur come through your head?

Jan 31, 2010 | 07:50 PM

#31

TMC M5

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'14 E63S & '14 Audi SQ5

The Bentley Continental Supersport (CS) is a great car. But as others pointed out, it is a two seater. Bentley lightened the car and has a bunch of nice little unique details throughout. The $275K price tag puts it in the SL65 BS range (slightly used BS are actually much cheaper). The CS is not quite as fast as a CL65/SL65 and nowhere near as fast as an SL65 BS. The SL65 BS has just as detailed interior as the CS and can be easily tuned by RENNtech for even more performance (750hp at the flywheel).

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/..._series_page_3

http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezfl...6cac7f8017.pdf

http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezfl...394bc48533.jpg

http://www.dragtimes.com/blog/merced...ech-dyno-750hp

If it were my choice...SL65 BS all the way!

Tom

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