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Bentley Continental GT Speed

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Bentley Continental GT Speed

2-door 4-seater coupé, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 5998 cm3 / 366.0 cu in / 366.0 cu in, 447.0 kW / 599.4 hp / 599.4 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 749.9 N·m / 553.1 lb·ft / 553.1 lb·ft @ 1750 rpm / 1750 rpm / 1750 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, four wheel drive, 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 GT SpeedIssued 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)311 l / 10.98 cu ft / 10.98 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2520 l / 88.99 cu ft / 88.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)374 l / 13.21 cu ft / 13.21 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
Height1390 mm / 54.7 in / 54.7 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2750 mm / 108.3 in / 108.3 inGross (max.) weight
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)2.27 m2 / 24.4 sq ft / 24.4 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)22.5 kW / 30.2 hp / 30.2 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders
Engine Type Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore
FuelStroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyInjection. Electronic fuel injectionEngine displacement5998 cm3 / 366.0 cu in / 366.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio
SumpwetMax. output power447.0 kW / 599.4 hp / 599.4 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationMax. torque749.9 N·m / 553.1 lb·ft / 553.1 lb·ft at 1750 rpm / 1750 rpm / 1750 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)206.8 kW / 277.4 hp / 277.4 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output74.5 kW/l / 1.638 bhp/cu in / 1.638 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque125.0 N·m/l / 1.09 lb·ft/cu in / 1.09 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears6
Wheel drivefour wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)4.40 s / 4.40 s / 4.40 sPower-to-weight ratio254.9 kW/ton / 193.1 bhp/ton / 193.1 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 alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front275/35-R20Tyres rear275/35-R20
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Bentley Continental GT Speed

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