Bentley’s extreme Continental Supersports appears set to gain a convertible counterpart. Spy images show a heavily disguised prototype with the same aggressive bodywork as the 657-horsepower coupe, and it could make its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show this November.

The prototype wears matte black paint and black wheels, but its identity is clear from the front. Supersports-specific details include a distinctive grille, a deep front splitter, large side air intakes, and twin dive planes on each side of the front bumper.

Convertible bodywork follows the coupe

Along the sides, the prototype has a wider track than the standard Continental GTC. Large sill extensions lead toward an integrated rear diffuser, while a substantial single-piece spoiler is mounted on the trunk lid.

The coupe can be fitted with either Pirelli P Zero tires or more track-focused Pirelli Trofeo RS rubber. The spy vehicle appears to use the P Zero setup, although the source does not indicate whether the convertible will offer the same choice.

The Supersports name represents a major departure from the regular Continental formula. The coupe eliminates the standard model’s hybrid hardware, front differential, and front driveshafts, making it the first rear-wheel-drive Continental in the model’s 23-year history.

A carbon-fiber roof and the removal of the rear seats help the coupe shed almost 1,000 pounds (455 kilograms), reducing its curb weight to just under 4,410 pounds (2,000 kg). The convertible will be heavier because of the additional structure associated with its open-top body. The source cites a 390-pound (177-kg) weight difference between a regular Continental coupe and the GTC, but does not provide a weight estimate for the Supersports convertible.

Rear-wheel drive and 657 horsepower

The coupe’s 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 uses larger turbochargers and upgraded cylinder heads to produce 657 horsepower (666 PS) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power reaches the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Bentley also developed a full-length titanium exhaust with Akrapovič. The convertible could give occupants more opportunity to hear that system, although its additional weight means it is not expected to match the coupe’s low curb weight.

The hybrid Continental models produce as much as 771 hp (782 PS) and 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm), but the Supersports is positioned around lower weight and sharper handling rather than maximum output. The source describes it as Bentley’s closest equivalent to a Porsche 911 GT3, while noting that it was conceived and engineered under Bentley CEO Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, who previously led the Porsche 918 Spyder project.

Potential production and pricing

Bentley built 500 examples of the Supersports coupe, and all sold quickly despite a $490,150 price. The source expects the convertible to receive a similar 500-unit production run, although Bentley has not confirmed that plan.

Pricing for the open-top model is also not confirmed, but it is expected to exceed $500,000. For now, the prototype’s possible Los Angeles debut remains the clearest indication that Bentley is developing a convertible version of its most focused Continental.