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Bentley Continental GT

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Bentley Continental GT

2-door 4-seater coupé, petrol (gasoline) W engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 6000 cm3 / 366.1 cu in / 366.1 cu in, 478.0 kW / 641.0 hp / 641.0 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 779.7 N·m / 575.1 lb·ft / 575.1 lb·ft @ 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm, automatic transmission, four wheel drive, 329 km/h / 204 mph / 204 mph top speed, consumption 18.1 l/100km / 15.6 mpg-UK / 13.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BentleyIssued from2008
ModelContinental GTIssued until
SerieContinentalNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBentley Motors Ltd. (VAG Group)CountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typecoupéNumber of seats4
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)370 l / 13.07 cu ft / 13.07 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2520 l / 88.99 cu ft / 88.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)370 l / 13.07 cu ft / 13.07 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4810 mm / 189.4 in / 189.4 inTotal (curb) weight2388 kg / 5265 lb / 5265 lb
Width1920 mm / 75.6 in / 75.6 inDry weight
Height1400 mm / 55.1 in / 55.1 inLoad capacity414 kg / 913 lb / 913 lb
Wheelbase2750 mm / 108.3 in / 108.3 inGross (max.) weight2802 kg / 6177 lb / 6177 lb
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 inFuel capacity90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.75  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.4Frontal area (A)2.28 m2 / 24.6 sq ft / 24.6 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.91 m2 / 9.8 sq ft / 9.8 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)22.7 kW / 30.5 hp / 30.5 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders
Engine TypeW engine (W-engine)Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder
Engine constructionBore84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke90.2 mm / 3.55 in / 3.55 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 98Bore/Stroke ratio0.93
Fuel supplyTurboEngine displacement6000 cm3 / 366.1 cu in / 366.1 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity499.87 cm3/cylinder / 30.504 cu in/cylinder / 30.504 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio9.0 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power478.0 kW / 641.0 hp / 641.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque779.7 N·m / 575.1 lb·ft / 575.1 lb·ft at 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)206.9 kW / 277.4 hp / 277.4 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output79.7 kW/l / 1.751 bhp/cu in / 1.751 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque129.9 N·m/l / 1.14 lb·ft/cu in / 1.14 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears
Wheel drivefour wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed329 km/h / 204 mph / 204 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)4.40 s / 4.40 s / 4.40 sPower-to-weight ratio272.5 kW/ton / 206.5 bhp/ton / 206.5 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)23.5 l/100km / 12.0 mpg-UK / 10.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)13.8 l/100km / 20.5 mpg-UK / 17.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)18.1 l/100km / 15.6 mpg-UK / 13.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions410 g/km / 660 g/mi / 660 g/mi
  Range497 km / 309 mi / 309 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control Traction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP). Traction control. Electro
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front265/35-22Tyres rear305/30-22
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ASC (automatic stabilisation control)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Bentley Continental GT

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