Bentley Continental GT
As the incarnation of elegance, the Bentley Continental is what dreams are made of for many car lovers. Available as a coupe or cabriolet, this opulent vehicle will set you on the road to nirvana with its 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that produces 520 horsepower. If that's not enough for you, there’s also a 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 that delivers 626 horsepower and 605 lb.-ft. of torque. The Continental may weigh as much as a spaceship, but it accelerates like one too.
Bentley Continental GT
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$234,190 (2015) |
Fees | N/A |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$1,000 |
Monthly payments | CA$4,408/month |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 4,0 l V8 |
Power | 500 hp @ 6,000 rpm (373 kW) |
Torque | 487 lb·ft @ 1,700 – 5,000 rpm (660 N·m) |
Induction | Turbocharged |
Fuel type | Premium |
Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | AWD |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | Coupe |
Category | Luxury Sedan and Coupe over $100,000 |
Assembly | Crewe, GB |
Generation | 2 |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 15.7 L/100km |
Highway | 9.8 L/100km |
Combined | 13.0 L/100km |
Autonomy | 692 km |
CO₂ emissions | 300 g/km |
Equipment | |
Infotainment | |
Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
Android Auto compatible | not available |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | rack and pinion, electrical variable assist |
Turning diameter | 11 m (37′) |
Front suspension | independent, pneumatic, short/long arm |
Rear suspension | independent, pneumatic, multi-link |
Front brakes | Disc |
Rear brakes | Disc |
Front tires | P275/40ZR20 |
Rear tires | P275/40ZR20 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 4 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 4,806 mm (189″) |
Width | 2,227 mm (88″) |
Height | 1,404 mm (55″) |
Wheelbase | 2,746 mm (108″) |
Front track | 1,664 mm (66″) |
Rear track | 1,655 mm (65″) |
Weight | 2,295 kg (5,060 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 4 |
Trunk | 358 l |
Fuel tank | 90 l (20 gal) |
Towing capacity | N/A |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | 4.8 s (manufacturer) |
80-120 km/h | N/A |
Top speed | 303 km/h (188 mph) (manufacturer) |
Braking distance | N/A |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | 3 years/unlimited |
Powertrain warranty | 3 years/unlimited |
The Car Guide rating | |
Fuel economy | 4/10 |
Reliability | 8/10 |
Safety | 8/10 |
Infotainment | 7/10 |
Driving | 8/10 |
Overall | 6/10 |
Average | 72%(view ratings) |