April 1, 2008 1:23 PM by Clinton Deacon Filed Under: TunersBentley
Love em or hate em, you just can't ignore them, Japanese Tuner Premier4509 presents us the result of British engineering with a touch of Japanese extravagance in the form of a wide body kit for the Bentley Continental GT
The kit consists of a front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper, front fenders and rear quarter panels which increase the overall width by 4 inches, each part is hand crafted from a lightweight mix of carbon fibre and fibreglass reinforced plastic. Premier4509 have also constructed a new 4 piece bumper grill and new exhaust tips.
“The purpose of this design exercise was to enhance the cars aggressive nature while at the same time keeping a refined look that matched with the original body lines,” said Mr. Yokomaku, Company president.
The Continental GT widebody package will be limited to 100 units and each kit gets its own numbered serial plate.
Premier4509™ announces a limited edition wide body aero kit for the Bentley Continental GT. This design is being released in conjunction with the Premier4509 Lamborghini Murcielago kit. The Bentley wide body set will be limited to 100 kits world wide. Included with each kit is a numbered serial plate.
These individual hand made parts will be constructed of a strong yet lightweight carbon fiber/FRP mix. The package will consist of a front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper, front fenders and rear quarter panels that increase the car’s width by 4 inches. In addition, metalwork will be offered by way of a custom 4 piece bumper grill set along with new exhaust tips. Two wing variations will be offered for individuals to choose from.
Company president, Hironao Yokomaku spent many months developing this Bentley design. “The purpose of this design exercise was to enhance the cars aggressive nature while at the same time keeping a refined look that matched with the original body lines,” said Mr. Yokomaku. Ray Fong, vice president of Sales and Marketing said, "Since announcing the Murcielago kit we have recieved encouraging feed back from a number of distributors whom are eager to carry our product. Our aim is to offer a unique experience for our customers looking for quality parts with solid design. I think this kit really brings out the sporty look of the car."
Premier4509™ is based in Tsukuba, Japan with offices in Paramount, California. Premier4509 is a brand developed and created by VeilSide, a Japanese automotive performance company that and specializes in automotive fashions that include aero design, engine parts and luxury wheels. The company owns two world records for racing as well as several design awards from the Tokyo Auto Salon. For more information about Premier4509, visit the website at: www.Premier4509.com
bristol411s3
April 1, 2008 1:47:29 PM
This should be called the Continental GT Hideousbody. Why can't tuners just leave things alone? It is rare indeed that they actually add something good. I think Brabus is the only tuner I have any time for.
This should be called the Continental GT Hideousbody. Why can't tuners just leave things alone? It is rare indeed that they actually add something good. I think Brabus is the only tuner I have any time for.