The range of Continentals will get the flex-fuel variant of Bentley’s W-12 6.0L engine. It will only be the powerplant that will be offered for the range. The engine can operate using gasoline, bioethanol E85, or a any proportions of the mix of bioethanol and gasoline.

The 2011 Supersports Convertible from the Continental range which was unveiled during the recent Geneva Motor Show is also flex-fuel capable. The Supersports convertible is claimed to be the fastest convertible the brand has ever produced.

The decision of Bentley to flex-fuel their Continental range will mean that half of their units this 2010 will be compatible to flex-fuel. Only three models of Bentley will not be flex-fuel. These will be the Azure sedan, the Brooklands coupe, and the replacement to the Arnage, the Mulsanne sedan. Take note that the Brooklands will reach the end of its line this year.

The Mulsanne will also be converted to be able to run using ethanol in the future but Bentley did not give any specific time table for this move.

Aside from converting their vehicles to flex-fuel, Bentley is also considering cylinder deactivation. There can also be a possibility that these two technologies will be combined, and consumers will not really feel the difference because the car’s performance will not be compromised.