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Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8 (426 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)
T Overview:
Bentley Continental (T). With 875 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2450 kg, it’s on the heavier side. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 5.9 s). The top speed reaches 273 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 T generation was not subjected to Euro NCAP crash testing, a common scenario for ultra-luxury, low-volume vehicles of its era. Safety features would have included ABS and robust construction, but modern active safety systems are absent.
6.8 i V8 (426 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This 6.8L turbocharged V8 delivers monumental torque (875 Nm) from low RPMs, providing effortless acceleration and immense power for a car of its size. The 426 Hp ensures rapid progress, making it a true grand tourer.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a large displacement, turbocharged V8 from this era, fuel economy is very poor. Urban consumption of 28.1 l/100 km highlights its thirst, making it expensive to run daily.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional V8 performance and immense torque
- • Unrivaled luxury and handcrafted interior
- • Commanding road presence and exclusivity
- • Smooth, refined ride quality ideal for grand touring
Cons:
- • Extremely poor fuel economy and high running costs
- • Large dimensions can make city driving challenging
- • Complex electronics and mechanics can lead to expensive maintenance
- • Significant depreciation from new, though now a classic
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(R: 1994 - 2007).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Bentley |
| Model: | Continental |
| Generation: | T |
| Modification (Engine): | 6.8 i V8 (426 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2000 |
| End of production: | 2007 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 426 Hp @ 4000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 63.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 875 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 6750 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9.4 l |
| Coolant: | 18 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 104.14 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 99.06 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 28.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 13.2 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 5.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 5.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 273 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.8 kg/Hp, 173.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.8 kg/Nm, 357.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 5.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2450 |
| Max. weight: | 2850 |
| Max load: | 400 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 350 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 108 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5222 mm mm [128mm less] |
| Width: | 1872 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1462 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2961 mm mm [100mm less] |
| Front track: | 1549 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1581 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 285/45 R18 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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