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Bentley Continental GT III Speed 6.0 TSI W12 (659 Hp) AWD DCT
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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 III Overview:
Bentley Continental (GT III). With 900 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2273 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 3.6 s). The top speed reaches 335 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.
Speed 6.0 TSI W12 (659 Hp) AWD DCT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The ultimate expression of Continental GT performance, offering blistering acceleration and immense power delivery across the rev range, making it incredibly responsive and thrilling.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a W12, fuel consumption is high, but acceptable given the performance. Designed for power, not efficiency.
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(GTC III: March, 2019 - March, 2021).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Bentley |
| Model: | Continental |
| Generation: | GT III |
| Modification (Engine): | Speed 6.0 TSI W12 (659 Hp) AWD DCT |
| Start of production: | March, 2021 |
| End of production: | June, 2024 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 659 Hp @ 5000-6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 110.8 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 900 Nm @ 1500-5000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | DDBA More details about the engine DDBA |
| Engine displacement: | 5950 |
| Number of cylinders: | 12 |
| Engine configuration: | W-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection and Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 10.7 l |
| Coolant: | 14.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 3.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 3.6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 335 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 3.4 kg/Hp, 289.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.5 kg/Nm, 396 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 3.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2273 |
| Max. weight: | 2725 |
| Max load: | 452 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 358 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4850 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 2187 mm mm [233mm more] |
| Height: | 1405 mm mm [6mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2851 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2187 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | DCT |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 420x40 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 380x30 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Wheel rims size | 22 |
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