Instead, Genaddi Design enhanced the Continental GT theme to include carbon fiber body panels, a steel roof panel, a
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| The Genaddi Design Group is a U.S. firm under the direction of master coach builder Mark Gerisch. Here, Genaddi craftsmen reconstruct a Bentley Arnage into an Arnage Shooting Brake (wagon). (Photo: Genaddi Design Group) |
radically redesigned front carbon fiber air splitter, rear carbon fiber diffuser with rear under tray, a unique roof vent, and 20X11 BBS lightweight wheels wrapped with Pirelli low profile P Zero tires. Inside the GT/LM features a roll cage, carbon fiber Sparco racing seats with 5-point harnesses, a shorter carbon fiber center consol, carbon fiber inner and outer door skins, Lexguard quarter windows with brake and differential cooling lines, and a fire suppression system. To further remove weight, Genaddi removed and then replaced the rear seat with a shelf, took out the insulation and carpets, plus any other product that took up space and weight, and added pressed aluminum floor pans.
Just because Genaddi Design didn't mess with the engine's internals, didn't mean they refrained from doing anything to improve power. Picking up the pace are new larger flow turbos, a more efficient fuel delivery system,
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| The GT/LM uses the stock framework, suspension, brakes and internal engine components set out by Bentley. (Photo: Genaddi Design Group) |
larger air corrector and throttle body, more advanced ECU/ECM electronics, and higher-flow air cleaner than stock, plus Borla stainless steel hi-flow mufflers and 2 ¾ stainless steel exhaust tubes, finished off with stainless steel exhaust tips. The 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle-shift actuated manual-mode remains untouched, as does the car's advanced all-wheel drive system.
The final piece de resistance is a special green and silver racing paint scheme, that makes the GT/LM appear ready to tackle the GT class at Le Mans. Of course, Bentley is already a Le Mans winner, many times over, but the prospect of the massive Continental GT taking on the lightweight Porsches and BMW M3s is intriguing.
