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Bentley Continental GT

General information

ModelBentley Continental GT
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61 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 driving26.2 litres/100 km (8.98 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving17.1 litres/100 km (13.76 miles per gallon)
Seats4
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5998 ccm (366.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeW-engine
Max power560.7 PS (412 kW or 553 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque650.00 Nm (66.3 kgf-m or 479.4 ft.lbs) at 1600 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.2 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
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
0-50 miles3.7 seconds
0-60 miles4.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2397 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1080 mm (42.5 inches)
Passenger space6080 litres (1,606 gallons)
Cargo space370 litres (98 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight2340 kg (5,158.8 pounds)
Max weight with load2800 kg (6,172.9 pounds)
Overall length4820 mm (189.8 inches)
Overall width1920 mm (75.6 inches)
Overall height1150 mm (45.3 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 EUR159100
CO2 emissions410.0 g/km
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