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Bentley Continental GT

General information

ModelBentley Continental GT
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size6000 ccm (366.12 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving23.5 litres/100 km (10.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving18.1 litres/100 km (13.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement6000 ccm (366.12 cubic inches)
Engine typeW-engine
Max power650.00 PS (478 kW or 641 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque779.70 Nm (79.5 kgf-m or 575.1 ft.lbs) at 1600 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.2 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic

Speed and acceleration

Top speed329.0 km/h (204.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.8 seconds
0-60 miles4.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2725 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1080 mm (42.5 inches)
Passenger space2520 litres (666 gallons)
Cargo space370 litres (98 gallons)
Optional cargo space370 litres (98 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering
Turn circle12 m (476.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control

Dimensions and weight

Weight2388 kg (5,264.6 pounds)
Max weight with load2802 kg (6,177.4 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

Aprox price as new EUR175674
CO2 emissions410.0 g/km
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