Front fenders with stripe Mansory Carbon for Bentey Continental GT

Mansory Carbon Front Fenders with Stripe for Bentley Continental GT (3W Chassis, 2003–2011)

Among all the exterior carbon components in the Mansory 3W programme, the front fender with integrated stripe is one of the most technically demanding to produce. It must widen the front wheel arch by more than 30 mm to clear the Mansory wheel programme's increased track width, and simultaneously integrate a running carbon accent stripe as a single structural laminate — not a bonded appliqué, but a continuous surface that transitions from a primed, body-colour-ready zone to a clear-lacquered 3K twill visual zone without a mechanical seam. The stripe flows from the leading edge of the fender rearward along the upper character line, defining the front-quarter graphic of every Mansory Continental GT 3W build. Part of the full Mansory Carbon Fiber Body Kit Set for Bentley Continental GT.

Construction & Materials

The fender is manufactured as a single-piece autoclave prepreg laminate. The stripe area uses a clear-lacquered surface prepreg layer cured simultaneously with the structural laminate, using a UV-stable two-component lacquer system — eliminating any seam between the stripe and the surrounding body zone. Adjacent fender areas receive a primer-compatible surface for body-colour application at the body shop. The 3K twill weave prepreg is used for the visible stripe zone; 2×2 twill prepreg for the painted sections. The widebody arch geometry requires a deeper mould draw with more complex fibre drape. Mansory specifies hand-trimmed prepreg sections aligned to the car's centreline for the stripe zone — any deviation from the 0°/90° twill orientation is visible in the finished surface, so single-ply orientated fibre placement is used throughout.

Wall thickness varies: 2.5 mm at the bonnet hinge mounting flange, 1.8 mm at the arch lip, 1.5 mm at the stripe surface. Each finished fender weighs approximately 2.1 kg versus approximately 3.4 kg for the OEM aluminium stamping — saving 1.3 kg per side at the front axle.

• Stripe zone: 3K twill prepreg, gloss clear lacquer, UV-stable two-component lacquer system
• Body zone: 2×2 twill prepreg, primer finish for body-colour paint application
• Structural wall: 2.5 mm at bonnet hinge mounting flange, 1.8 mm arch lip, 1.5 mm surface
• Width gain: +32 mm per side at widest arch point vs OEM 3W fender
• Weight: approx 2.1 kg per fender (OEM aluminium fender approx 3.4 kg)
• Mounting: OEM bolt points retained, stainless hardware included, bonnet gap adjustment shims supplied
• Arch liner: OEM arch liner reinstalls into widened arch without modification

Design & Visual Function

The carbon stripe traces the upper character line of the fender from the A-pillar edge toward the door, echoing the carbon side skirt and mirror housing to create a horizontal thread stitching the exterior together. In direct light, the 3K twill rotates its reflection as the viewing angle changes — a living quality no wrap film can replicate. Against Magnetic grey or Moonbeam silver, the stripe nearly disappears in shade and emerges as a graphic in sunlight. Against Beluga or Onyx black, it glows with three-dimensional depth. Mansory specifies the 0°/90° twill orientation running parallel and perpendicular to the car's longitudinal centreline — not 45° diagonal, which would appear jarring against the Continental GT's horizontal character lines. This orientation is fixed in production documentation for every fender pair.

The +32 mm arch radius accommodates the Mansory wheel programme without tyre-to-arch contact at low ride heights, and the wider arch aperture improves wheel-well ventilation. The smooth carbon arch inner surface reduces turbulence in the wheel well compared to the OEM steel inner with its stamped ribs. For the W12 twin-turbo, the wider arch opening also improves thermal ventilation around the front axle under hard use.

Paint transition quality matters: the primer-coated fender body is colour-matched to the factory colour code at a certified body shop. Blending into the adjacent door and bonnet edge — rather than hard-masking at panel gaps — produces the most seamless result. Deep metallics require particular care with metallic flake orientation. The pre-lacquered stripe zone is production-complete; the stripe boundary provides a natural masking edge for the body shop during colour application, so no special techniques are required at the stripe-to-paint transition.

Compatibility & Fitment

These fenders fit the Bentley Continental GT 1st generation, 3W chassis, 2003–2011, covering both the coupé and the GTC convertible — the front fender profile is identical across both body variants. Engine compatibility covers the 6.0-litre W12 twin-turbo in standard GT, GT Speed, and Supersports specification (552–610 hp), and the 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo in the late-lifecycle facelift models (500–521 hp). Strictly 3W-specific — will not fit the 2nd-generation Continental GT on the D2A chassis (post-2011), which has a substantially different front-quarter profile and A-pillar geometry. OEM headlights, stone-chip films, and the Speed's active bonnet vent reinstall without modification. The fitment geometry is symmetric; identical fenders serve LHD and RHD vehicles.

Installation & Reversibility

Widebody fender replacement is a 5–7 hour job per side at a certified body shop — additional to a simple panel swap due to bonnet gap adjustment, door panel gap tuning, and paint on the primer-coated body zone. The fender attaches to nine OEM mounting points: four along the bonnet rail, two at the A-pillar, three at the front bumper interface — all accessible without firewall penetration or structural modification. Stainless fasteners and gap adjustment shims are included. The installation is fully reversible; OEM fenders can be refitted using standard hardware at any future date. The pre-lacquered stripe zone is ready to fit at delivery. A Mansory-trained installer is recommended to ensure dimensional accuracy of the stripe-to-door transition, which is the most visible quality indicator on the finished car.

Pairing within the Mansory Continental GT 3W programme

The front fenders with integrated stripe are the signature panel of the Mansory front-quarter transformation. They pair with the front fender and door strip, which extends the carbon accent line down the A-pillar and continues the graphic rearward along the door. For the bonnet, combine with the Mansory engine bonnet II, which mirrors the stripe's carbon graphic across the bonnet surface. For a track-focused build, add the biplane performance wing to anchor the rear, and the Mansory carbon side skirts to bridge the front and rear carbon treatment along the flank.

Maintenance & Durability

The clear-lacquered stripe zone requires pH-neutral shampoo, no ammonia cleaners, and benefits from ceramic coating for long-term UV protection. The painted fender body follows standard automotive paintwork care. The unlacquered arch inner should be inspected annually for stone chips; a matt clear coat can be applied over the inner if preferred. Bentley deep metallics (Magnetic, Moonbeam, Crimson) show stone chips more readily at the lower fender — source touch-up paint in the factory colour code at the time of body shop work. The stripe lacquer has a service life of 10–14 years under regular UV exposure before micro-hazing; a lacquer reapplication restores the finish. The carbon fibre structure is indefinitely durable under normal automotive use.

Lead Time & Warranty

Fender pairs ship in a dedicated padded flight case. The lacquered stripe is production-complete at dispatch; the painted body zone arrives in primer for local colour application. Delivery is typically 3–6 weeks from order confirmation. Paint and fitting at a body shop adds local lead time — plan the body shop appointment accordingly. Each set carries a 12-month Mansory warranty from delivery date, covering delamination, dimensional fitment failure at OEM mounting points, and lacquer manufacturing defects on the stripe zone.

FAQ

Q: Does the carbon stripe arrive pre-lacquered or do I need to lacquer it?
A: The 3K twill stripe zone arrives fully finished in Mansory's high-gloss UV-stable two-component clear lacquer — no additional lacquering is required. The rest of the fender arrives in primer for the factory colour code application. The transition between primer and pre-lacquered stripe accepts a clean masking line that the body shop technician uses as a natural masking edge during colour application — no special techniques are required at this boundary. The finish is production-complete and ready to fit without any preparation of the stripe surface.

Q: Will these fenders work with the Continental GT Speed's active bonnet vent?
A: The Speed's active bonnet vent is a bonnet-mounted component, not a fender-mounted one — it sits in the bonnet surface aft of the leading edge. The Mansory front fenders are fully compatible with the Speed's active vent system with no interference at the fender. The front fender profile is identical across the standard Continental GT, GT Speed, and Supersports 3W variants. If you are also specifying the Mansory engine bonnet separately, note that the active vent mechanism is replaced by Mansory's passive carbon vent geometry in that bonnet — a bonnet design choice, not a fender fitment issue.

Q: By how much does the widened arch extend the car's overall width?
A: The Mansory front fenders add 32 mm per side at the widest arch point — 64 mm across the front. Combined with the rear arch widening in the full kit, overall body width reaches approximately 2,070 mm versus the OEM 1,920 mm. The increase is purely at the arch; cabin, mirrors, and door surfaces are unchanged. Owners should verify compatibility with garage clearance and any local vehicle regulations specifying maximum body width before committing to the full widebody programme.

Q: Can the OEM front fenders be reinstalled without body filler or modification?
A: Yes. The Mansory fenders use the identical OEM mounting point pattern and introduce no holes, adhesive anchors, or structural modifications to the car body. Reinstalling OEM aluminium fenders requires only standard mounting hardware available from Bentley. The only reversibility consideration is the paint work: the bonnet, door, and bumper panels blended during installation would need repainting to restore factory condition — this applies to any fender swap and is not specific to the Mansory programme. The carbon fenders can be stored and refitted at any future date.

Q: I want the fenders but not the stripe — is that possible?
A: The fender and integrated stripe are a single-piece autoclave laminate — the stripe is structurally part of the surface, not a bonded panel that can be omitted. It is not possible to supply the fender without the stripe as a standard production option. However, specifying the stripe zone in primer at the production stage allows the body shop to paint it in the car's body colour, producing a fully body-coloured widebody fender with no visible carbon stripe. Contact us via WhatsApp +44 7488 818 747 or [email protected] to discuss this finish configuration and lead time.

Configure your Mansory front fenders with stripe — specify model year and current body colour — via WhatsApp +44 7488 818 747 or [email protected].