The new Bentley Mulsanne and upcoming new Continental range could be joined by two smaller and more economical models as Bentley keep sales up in what is now a very difficult market for the luxury brand. Bentley could be going downmarket with almost a sub-brand called New Compact Bentley (NCB), to sit somewhere below the Continental offering in the Bentley line-up.

It will focus on keeping weight and price down on Bentley vehicles, as well as providing smaller, more economical engine options. To achieve this, we could see a new Bentley four-seat shooting brake model, and a crossover which would be like a kind of Bentley SUV. While the new Continental range will still have the Bentley W12 engine, the NCB range would have a V8, 4.5-litre option, with about 550 hp.

There’s some conjecture, but overall the so-called “NCB” project makes a lot of sense, with Bentley exploring diesel and hybrid technology. It will have plenty of competition from Rolls Royce, who has announced the Ghost hybrid, electric Phantom, and its own smaller crossover project called the “Short High Rugged International Metropolitan Project” (SHRIMP). So far Bentley is ahead in the stakes in how to choose names, at least.

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The Bentley Continental Supersports has been seen around the corners of the Nurburgring during testing. The model, whose W12 can also run off bio-ethanol, will be the fastest and most powerful Bentley ever built, thanks to its 630 hp and a top speed of 329 km/hr.

While these figures have been available since March, from the Geneva show, the Supersports has also remained unchanged in its style. The model at the show and the one that appears in these spy shots show the same air intakes, with an agressive look to the bonnet and nose.

The Supersports, in addition to being the top-of-the-range coupé for the company, also represents a forerunner to what will be an ecological move by Bentley. By 2012, all the Bentley models will be able to run off bio-ethanol. The Supersports sales will start next autumn, with a price as yet unknown, but likely to be around 250,000 euros.

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Continue reading: Spy shots of Bentley Continental Supersports testing at Nürburgring

The fastest and most powerful Bentley ever produced is ready for its debut, after a wait well worth it for a car driven by bio-ethanol. These spy shots show the Continental Supersports in its final guise, showing most of the style presented by the concept car, including the aggressive front and aerodynamics.

The top speed measures 330 km/hr, from the W12 twin turbo engine. It has 630 hp and 800 Nm, and the Supersports available on the UK market for 33 percent more than the Speed.

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Boy, are we having fun at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, especially after having been to the Bentley press conference, and taking this gallery of the Continental Supersports. Isn’t she lovely? This white beast (but elegant, mind you), is capable of beating the performance figures of any Bentley to date.

Despite that, this Bentley is aimed at producing a brand new supercar, but taking into consideration the reduction of CO2 emissions. As such, the Continental Supersports adopts a flexfuel engine and reduces weight with extreme attention to detail, right down to the internal car mats.

The Continental Supersport performance figures therefore reach 630hp, 800Nm, with a top speed of 329 km/hr. The 6.0L, W12 twin turbo engine reaches 100 km/hr in just 3.9 seconds. There are also modifications to the aerodynamics, and so we get not only the fastest but the most sophisticated Bentley on the road. Enjoy the Continental Supersports gallery.

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