The new ContiSportContact 5

• Continental reduces braking distances on high-tech tyres
• Substantial reduction in rolling resistance also achieved in development of sports tyres
• ContiSportContact 5 is suitable for sporty cars and high-performance SUVs

Hanover / Albufeira, April 2011. Continental now has a new tyre in its portfolio which is equally suitable for sporty cars and for SUVs with sporty driving characteristics - the ContiSportContact 5. When compared with its popular predecessor, the new tyre reflects the considerable progress made by the tyre engineers - extensive research and a multiplicity of tests during the development stage meant that braking distance on both wet and dry roads could be markedly reduced. Furthermore, rolling resistance was cut by over 10% and mileage performance enhanced by 13%. These improvements were due in particular to the tyre's innovative compound, which is designed to achieve maximum transmission of forces when braking and low rolling resistance during normal driving. To do this, the rubber formula, referred to as BlackChilli Compound, utilises the different vibrations of the tyre.

Improvements have also been achieved in the handling of the tyre, which can now deliver an even sportier performance than its predecessor. This spring Continental's new sports model will be available from tyre stockists as a 50 to 35 Series car tyre suitable for 17" and 18" rims and approved for speeds of up to 300 km/h (187 mph), whilst for SUVs the range covers 55 to 45 Series tyres suitable for 18", 19" and 20" rims, also approved for speeds of up to 300 km/h.

Size range - cars:
50 Series: 45 Series:
205/50 R 17 W XL 205/45 R 17 W XL
215/50 R 17 W XL 215/45 R 17 W / W XL
225/50 R 17 Y XL 225/45 R 18 Y XL
235/45 R 18 Y XL

Size range - SUVs:
235/55 R 18 V
255/50 R 19 Y XL
275/45 R 19 Y XL
275/40 R 20 Y XL
275/45 R 20 Y XL

With sales of €26 billion in 2010, Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide. As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers, Continental contributes to enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also a competent partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently employs approximately 150,000 people in 46 countries.

Continental is Europe's market leader for car tyres. In the Original Equipment sector, over 30% of all new European cars leave the factory on Continental tyres. The Tyre Divisions are an Official Sponsor of the 2014 FIFA World Cup BrazilTM. For further details, visit www.ContiSoccerWorld.de.