2012 Bentley Continental GT V8

 2012 Bentley Continental GT V8

Bentley Continental GT V8The clues are there. The dark mesh radiator grille, ringed by bright metal. The aggressive lower bumper with its three air intakes. The dark rear valance, with its twin exhaust tailpipes shaped into an elongated, side-on figure eight. And one further small, but significant detail: a red enamel Bentley winged ‘B’. These are the tell-tale signs of an all-new Bentley, powered by a 4.0 litre V8 engine.

From the distinctive backbeat of its eight cylinders at idling speed to the glorious snarl of full-throttle acceleration, the new V8 offers an exhilarating, involving and passionate route to Bentley Continental ownership. All-wheel drive and an eight-speed transmission transmit its power to the road with unshakable precision. This is a Bentley that can both stir the soul or calm the spirit, according to the mood of the driver or the conditions. – bentleymotors

Technical Data:

ENGINE
Engine Capacity 4 litre twin-turbocharged V8
Max. Power 500bhp / 507 PS / 373kW @ 6000rpm
Max.Torque 660Nm, 487 lb-ft @ 1700rpm
Fuel 98 (95) RON
DRIVELINE AND TRANSMISSION
Continuous all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
PERFORMANCE
Max. Speed 188mph / 303km/h
Acceleration 0 – 60mph 4.6 seconds
Acceleration 0 – 100km/h 4.8 seconds
* Power rating based on 98 RON fuel
FUEL CONSUMPTION
EU DRIVE CYCLE*
Urban 18.4mpg 15.4 litres/100km*
Extra-Urban 36.7mpg 7.7 litres/100km*
Combined 26.9mpg 10.5 litres/100km*
CO2 emissions 246g/km
EPA DRIVE CYCLE**
City Driving 15mpg**
Highway Driving 24mpg**
Combined 18mpg**
* Fuel consumption figures are subject to Type Approval
** Fuel consumption figures are subject to EPA Approval
WEIGHTS AND VOLUMES
Kerb Weight 2295kg (2565kg USA) 5060 lb (5660lb USA)
Gross Vehicle Weight 2750kg 6063 lb
Boot Volume 358L 12.6cu-ft
Fuel tank capacity 90L 20.0 Gallons / 24 US Gallons
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length 4806mm 15ft 9in
Width across mirrors 2227mm 7ft 3in
Width with folded mirrors 1943mm 6ft 3in
Overall Height 1404mm 4ft 7in
Wheel Base 2746mm 9ft

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