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Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8 (550 Hp) AWD Automatic
Overall Rating
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 III Overview:
Bentley Continental (GT III). With 770 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2165 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 4 s). The top speed reaches 318 km/h. 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.
4.0 V8 (550 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers a more agile and responsive feel than the W12, with ample power for exhilarating performance and a more engaging exhaust note. Still incredibly fast.
Fuel Economy
Comparatively better fuel efficiency than the W12, making it a slightly more practical choice for daily use without sacrificing significant performance.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivaled luxury and craftsmanship
- • Exceptional performance from both W12 and V8 engines
- • Superb ride comfort and refinement
- • Timeless and elegant design
Cons:
- • Very high purchase price and running costs
- • Significant fuel consumption, especially for W12
- • Heavy vehicle, impacting ultimate agility
- • Limited practicality for rear passengers
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(GT IV: April, 2025 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Bentley |
| Model: | Continental |
| Generation: | GT III |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.0 V8 (550 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | December, 2019 |
| End of production: | June, 2024 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 550 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 137.6 Hp/l [45mm less] |
| Torque: | 770 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | CVDA More details about the engine CVDA |
| Engine displacement: | 3996 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9.5 l |
| Coolant: | 15.9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 15 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): | 11.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at Low speed (WLTP): | 18.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at Medium speed (WLTP): | 12 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at high speed (WLTP): | 10.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at very high speed (WLTP): | 10.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 15 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | LEV III - ULEV125 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 318 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 3.9 kg/Hp, 254 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.8 kg/Nm, 355.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 3.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2165 |
| Max. weight: | 2725 |
| Max load: | 560 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 358 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4850 mm mm [45mm less] |
| Width: | 2187 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1405 mm mm [8mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2851 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Wheel rims size | 20 |
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