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Bentley Continental Flying Spur 6.0 i W12 48V (560 Hp)
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Bentley Continental:
The Bentley Continental GT is a grand touring car manufactured and marketed by the British company Bentley Motors since 2003. The Continental GT is offered as a two-door coupé or convertible, with four seats. It was the first new Bentley released after the company's acquisition by Volkswagen AG in 1998, and the first Bentley to employ mass production manufacturing techniques. It was later joined by the Bentley Continental Flying Spur, a four-door saloon car variant.
In 1994, Rolls-Royce Motors who at that time owned the Bentley brand, previewed a convertible concept car at the Geneva Motor Show – the Concept Java. The car was designed to be a smaller, more affordable Bentley, yet still exclusive in order to maintain the integrity of the brand. It was to appeal to a new range of potential buyers and generate increase sales volume for Rolls-Royce. At the time the current Bentley Continental R was an ultra-exclusive £180,000 in the UK, within reach of a very select market, selling only 200–300 units a year. The Concept Java never went into production in the form seen in 1994, although 13 cars were made for the Sultan of Brunei. However, the Bentley Continental GT realised the concept of the Java as a more affordable Bentley, manufactured in much larger volumes....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Flying Spur Overview:
Bentley Continental (Flying Spur). With 650 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2475 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 5.2 s). The top speed reaches 312 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
6.0 i W12 48V (560 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The standard W12 engine offers immense power and torque, providing smooth, rapid acceleration. While slightly less powerful than the Speed, 560 Hp is more than sufficient for luxurious and dynamic driving.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption remains high, typical for a large displacement, twin-turbo W12. It's a trade-off for the unparalleled power and refinement.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivalled W12 engine performance and refinement.
- • Exquisite handcrafted interior and luxurious comfort.
- • Sophisticated all-wheel-drive system for all-weather capability.
- • Timeless design and strong road presence.
Cons:
- • Very high fuel consumption and running costs.
- • Significant depreciation from new.
- • Complex W12 engine can lead to expensive maintenance.
- • Large size can be challenging in urban environments.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(GT: 2003 - 2010).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Bentley |
| Model: | Continental |
| Generation: | Flying Spur |
| Modification (Engine): | 6.0 i W12 48V (560 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2005 |
| End of production: | 2013 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 560 Hp @ 6100 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 93.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 650 Nm @ 1650 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | BEB, BWR [Same engine] More details about the engine BEB, BWR |
| Engine displacement: | 5998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 12 |
| Engine configuration: | W-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 12.5 l |
| Coolant: | 19 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.2 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 26.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 12.7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 5.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 5.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 312 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.4 kg/Hp, 226.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.8 kg/Nm, 262.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2475 |
| Max. weight: | 2980 |
| Max load: | 505 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 475 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5307 mm mm [500mm more] |
| Width: | 1937 mm mm [19mm more] |
| Height: | 1479 mm mm [89mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3065 mm mm [320mm more] |
| Front track: | 1623 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1607 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 275/40 R19 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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