The material illustrates how the British brand employs a spectacular action format to showcase the technical potential and character of its flagship model.
New Format for Demonstrating Supersports
The short film titled Supersports: FULL SEND was shot on the grounds of the Bentley factory in Crewe. According to the manufacturer, this is the most dynamic and emotionally charged video project in the brand's history. At the center is the production Continental GT Supersports, which performs a series of impressive maneuvers, drifts, and accelerations within the factory complex.
Behind the wheel is Travis Pastrana, a renowned athlete and participant in the iconic Gymkhana series. His involvement was an unexpected choice for a brand traditionally associated with luxury and restraint, but this contrast became a key element of the project.
Driving Impressions and Vehicle Character
According to Pastrana, the Supersports proved not only powerful but also remarkably responsive in handling. The vehicle was used in filming without radical structural changes, emphasizing its production basis. At the same time, the model maintains a balance between comfort, high-level finishes, and the capability for active driving.
The main difference of the filming example from the standard version was the installation of a hydraulic handbrake, necessary for precise drift control. Additionally, the electronic systems for powertrain and brake management were refined, allowing techniques such as simultaneous acceleration and braking, as well as controlled drifts and impressive burnouts.
Bentley History in One Frame
The video serves not only as a demonstration of the Supersports' capabilities but also as a retrospective of the brand's history. The frame includes racing Continental GT3 models from different generations, the Speed 8 prototype that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2003, and the Hunaudières concept from the late 1990s with a W16 engine.
Complementing the picture are pre-war Bentleys, including the legendary 1929 Team Blower, several generations of the Supersports model, the 2010 Brooklands coupe, recent brand concepts, and a camouflaged electric urban crossover that has not yet been officially unveiled.
Final Accent
The film concludes with an ironic scene involving Bentley's CEO, who has to clean up tire marks on the factory grounds. This episode underscores the project's overall tone — respect for the brand's heritage combined with a willingness to experiment with formats and showcase vehicles from an unexpected perspective.
The Supersports: FULL SEND project demonstrates that even in the luxury car segment, there is room for dynamics, spectacle, and unconventional ways to highlight the technical capabilities of a production model.
