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Bentley Continental T

General information

ModelBentley Continental T
Year1997
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size6750 ccm (411.89 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving17.1 litres/100 km (13.76 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement6750 ccm (411.89 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power427.00 PS (314 kW or 421 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque875.00 Nm (89.2 kgf-m or 645.4 ft.lbs) at 2200 Rev. per min.
Compression8.0:1
Bore x stroke104.2 x 99.1 mm (4.1 x 3.9 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlPushrod/overhead valve (OHV)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed249.0 km/h (154.7 mph)
0-60 miles5.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1743 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space5830 litres (1,540 gallons)
Cargo space347 litres (92 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight2450 kg (5,401.3 pounds)
Max weight with load2800 kg (6,172.9 pounds)
Overall length5250 mm (206.7 inches)
Overall width2060 mm (81.1 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase3120 mm (122.8 inches)
Fuel capacity100.0 litres (26.42 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions494.9 g/km
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