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Bentley Continental GT Coupe

General information

ModelBentley Continental GT Coupe
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5998 ccm (366.00 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving21.4 litres/100 km (11.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving17.1 litres/100 km (13.76 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5998 ccm (366.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeW-engine
Max power560.00 PS (412 kW or 552 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque649.52 Nm (66.2 kgf-m or 479.1 ft.lbs) at 1600 Rev. per min.
Compression8.0:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.2 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed318.0 km/h (197.6 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2393 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1080 mm (42.5 inches)
Passenger space5830 litres (1,540 gallons)
Cargo space371 litres (98 gallons)
Optional cargo space370 litres (98 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight2340 kg (5,158.8 pounds)
Max weight with load2385 kg (5,258.0 pounds)
Overall length4810 mm (189.4 inches)
Overall width1920 mm (75.6 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2750 mm (108.3 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
Aprox price as new USD165030
CO2 emissions409.9 g/km
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