Bentley Continental GT
Despite its looks, this model is all-new for 2012. Small updates were made to the interior, including improvements to the ergonomics. The navigation and entertainment systems are more sophisticated and powerful. Meanwhile, the twin turbo 6.0L W12 gets a boost of 15 hp, bringing the total output to 567 hp. Torque is now split 40:60 front and rear. Don’t let its classic looks fool you; this vehicle’s mechanics are very modern.
Bentley Continental GT
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$222,860 |
| Fees | N/A |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$3,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$4,195/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.0 l W12 |
| Power | 552 hp @ 6,100 rpm (412 kW) |
| Torque | 479 lb·ft @ 1,600 – 6,100 rpm (649 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Luxury Sedan and Coupe over $100,000 |
| Assembly | Crewe, GB |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 19.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 11.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 15.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 576 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 359 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (37′) |
| Front suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Front tires | P275/40ZR19 |
| Rear tires | P275/40ZR19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,290 mm (208″) |
| Width | 2,118 mm (83″) |
| Height | 1,475 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,065 mm (121″) |
| Front track | 1,623 mm (64″) |
| Rear track | 1,607 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 2,440 kg (5,379 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 475 l |
| Fuel tank | 90 l (20 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.2 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 312 km/h (194 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/unlimited |
| Powertrain warranty | 3 years/unlimited |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 6/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 75%(view ratings) |