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Bentley Continental GT II GT3 4.0 V8 (600 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)
GT II Overview:
Bentley Continental (GT II). With a weight of 1300 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
GT3 4.0 V8 (600 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
An exceptionally potent, track-focused V8 delivering thrilling acceleration and a raw driving experience, optimized for circuit performance.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is secondary to performance, expected to be very low given its power output and intended use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional luxury and craftsmanship
- • Powerful and refined engine options (V8 and W12)
- • Superb ride comfort for grand touring
- • Timeless and elegant design
- • Impressive performance across the range
Cons:
- • Very high purchase price and running costs
- • Heavy vehicle, impacting ultimate agility (except GT3/GT3-R)
- • Limited rear seat space for adults
- • Fuel economy is a significant consideration for W12 models
- • Complex systems can lead to expensive maintenance
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(GT II: 2012 - 2015).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Bentley |
| Model: | Continental |
| Generation: | GT II |
| Modification (Engine): | GT3 4.0 V8 (600 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2013 |
| End of production: | 2015 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 600 Hp Same horsepower |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 2.2 kg/Hp, 461.5 Hp/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1300 |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 4950 mm mm [144mm more] |
| Width: | 2030 mm mm [86mm more] |
| Height: | 1350 mm mm [44mm less] |
| Powertrain: | |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| 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) |
| Tires size | 310/710 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 18 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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