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Bentley Continental GTC Speed

General information

ModelBentley Continental GTC Speed
Year2009
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating63 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5997 ccm (365.94 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving21.4 litres/100 km (11.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement5997 ccm (365.94 cubic inches)
Engine typeW-engine
Max power600.00 PS (441 kW or 592 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque553.00 Nm (56.4 kgf-m or 407.9 ft.lbs) at 1750 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke104.2 x 99.1 mm (4.1 x 3.9 inches)
Fuel systemIndirect injection, multi point
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed321.0 km/h (199.5 mph)
0-60 miles4.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2321 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space2435 litres (643 gallons)
Optional cargo space374 litres (99 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringRack and pinion. Power assisted.
Turn circle13 m (500.0 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control
Front suspensionWishbone.
Rear suspensionMultilink.

Dimensions and weight

Weight2585 kg (5,698.9 pounds)
Max weight with load2585 kg (5,698.9 pounds)
Overall length5400 mm (212.6 inches)
Overall height1520 mm (59.8 inches)
Wheelbase3120 mm (122.8 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions495.0 g/km
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