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Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo (560 Hp)
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 Overview:
Bentley Continental (GT). With 650 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2385 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 4.8 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.
The Bentley Continental GT generation (2003-2010) was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. As a high-end luxury vehicle, it was not typically subjected to these public safety assessments.
6.0 W12 Twin Turbo (560 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The foundational W12 engine delivers immense, effortless power, propelling the large GT with surprising urgency (0-100km/h in 4.8s) and a refined, linear acceleration characteristic of Bentley.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a large W12 twin-turbo, fuel consumption is high at 17.1 l/100 km combined, making it a thirsty companion, especially in urban driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivaled luxury and craftsmanship
- • Immense, smooth W12 power delivery
- • Sophisticated all-wheel-drive system
- • Timeless, elegant design
- • Exceptional ride comfort and refinement
Cons:
- • Very high running and maintenance costs
- • Significant depreciation from new
- • Heavy curb weight impacts agility
- • Limited rear passenger space for a 4-seater
- • Complex W12 engine can be expensive to repair
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(R: 2001 - 2007).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Bentley |
| Model: | Continental |
| Generation: | GT |
| Modification (Engine): | 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo (560 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2003 |
| End of production: | 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 560 Hp @ 6100 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 93.4 Hp/l [543mm less] |
| Torque: | 650 Nm @ 1650 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | BEB, BWR 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) - combined: | 17.1 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 318 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.3 kg/Hp, 234.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.7 kg/Nm, 272.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2385 |
| Max. weight: | 2800 |
| Max load: | 415 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 370 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4807 mm mm [543mm less] |
| Width: | 1918 mm mm [38mm more] |
| Height: | 1390 mm mm [72mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2745 mm mm [316mm less] |
| Front track: | 1630 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 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 | Hydro-pneumatic element |
| Rear suspension | Hydro-pneumatic element |
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