Rather than boasting drastic changes, the next Bentley Continental slated for a 2011 launch would simply be a refinement of the current Continental family, which holds the title of bestselling car in the company’s history. The new Continental reportedly would continue to utilize Volkswagen group technologies.

While speaking at the launch of the new Mulsanne, Bentley boss Franz-Josef Pfaegen revealed that customers actually don’t want to change the Continental as it is widely perceived to be Bentley’s Porsche 911. Pfaegen also said that the company will build the Bentley in-house but that it will continue to use VW components. Continued after the jump!

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The ultimate protecting machine, the 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur, can be yours for 360,000 euros ($500,000) via global online marketplace JamesList. This armored version features military-grade B6-level protection and is fitted with ballistic steel in the doors, pillars, overlaps and sides of the vehicle, bulletproof glass, run flat tires, an explosion-proof gas tank and kevlar flooring.

Other security options include a self-contained oxygen supply system and exploding hinge bolts to open the doors if a speedy exit is needed. Director of Bentley Mulliner, John Killick, said, “Bentley makes armored cars, not cars that have been armored…It is a crucial difference.” Subtle changes were made to the exteriors of the car so it still appears normal. The suspension, brakes, traction control and stability programs were re-engineered and upgraded to match the armored body shell. The car, however, still handles like the base model.

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