Karmann will supply the roof system for the cabriolet version of the Bentley Continental GT. The 4-seater will go into production in Crewe in the spring of 2007, one year later than planned, reports Automobilwoche.

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The reason for the delay is strong demand and long lead times for the Continental GT.


Karmann is a traditional VW supplier and supplies the roof system for the New Beetle Convertible.

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