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Bentley Continental GT

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 90.20 mm 3.31 in × 3.55 in
Cylinders W-12 in 15.0° ve
Displace 6 litre 5998 cc (366.02 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 48 valves in total
Engine construction aluminium block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system Bo Motronic ME 7.1.1 fuel inj.
Maximum power 559.7 PS (552.0 bhp) (411.6 kW) @ 6100 rpm
0-50 mph 3.70 s
0-60 mph 4.70 s
0-100 mph 10.90 s
0-100 km/h 5.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 319 km/h (198 mph)
Fuel consumption 26.2/11.9/17.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 410.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 231.45 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 650.0 Nm (479 ft·lb) (66.3 kgm) @ 1600 rpm
bmep 1361.8 kPa (197.5 psi)
Specific torque 108.37 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6300 rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.93
Unitary capacity 499.83 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type 2 turbochargers
Intercooler Air/air
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2745 mm
wheelbase 108.1 in
Length (milimeters) 4804 mm
Length (inches) 189.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1918 mm
Width (inches) 75.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1390 mm
Height (inches) 54.7 in
L:W ratio 1.75
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2385 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 5258 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 90 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.320
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive AWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.700
Turning circle
Tyres 275/40 R 19
Wheels 9J x 19
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 405 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6A
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 3.52

General information

RAC rating 52.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2003 Bentley Continental GT PDF Manual
Continental GT picture
Designer Dirk van Braeckel
Year 2003

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