The Bentley Continental GT Speed has been provided with a new Akrapovič titanium sports exhaust option for customers looking to enhance the volume of the powertrain. The new system also offers weight-saving benefits among other improvements.
For this new equipment, engineers of the Bentley Continental GT Speed have collaborated with Akrapovič. This system was first applied to the brand’s record-breaking Pikes Peak Continental GT which still holds the production car record.
The British marque says that “the new sports exhaust has been designed to intensify the deep and irresistible character of Bentley’s iconic W12 engine,” and that, when Sport mode is selected, the new system delivers “a rich, high frequency soundtrack and distinctive burbles on overrun”.
To control the sound and regulate the exhaust gas flow, a value is mounted on each rear muffler which is managed by a dedicated electronic control unit.
The design of the exhaust focuses on maximum strength, minimum weight, optimum flow and maximum heat resistance, all contributing to the highest performance possible. The exhaust has been made completely from titanium with the complex parts manufactured at Akrapovič’s own in-house titanium foundry. The use of titanium together with super-alloys achieves a 7,0 kg weight saving over the standard exhaust system on the Bentley Continental GT Speed.
Bentley says that with the new system, an improvement in throttle response has been noted thanks to a lower system back pressure which improves turbocharger performance.
The sports exhaust is visually different from standard, with quad oval tailpipes with a matte titanium finish, and subtle Bentley and Akrapovič branding. The exterior is sandblasted and then coated to give a uniform surface finish with increased durability and scratch resistance.
