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Bentley Continental T

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 104.10 mm × 99.10 mm 4.1 in × 3.9 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 6.8 litre 6750 cc (411.91 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction cast aluminium block & hea
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system Zytec SEFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 5.80 s
0-100 mph 15.10 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 270 km/h (168 mph)
Fuel consumption 28.1/13.2/18.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 171.43 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1629 kPa (236.3 psi)
Specific torque 129.63 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.05
Unitary capacity 843.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2961 mm
wheelbase 116.6 in
Length (milimeters) 5222 mm
Length (inches) 205.6 in
Width (milimeters) 1954 mm
Width (inches) 76.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1462 mm
Height (inches) 57.6 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2450 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 5401 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 100 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 22 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 26.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.740
Turning circle
Tyres 285/45 R 18 103Y
Wheels 9.5J x 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 340 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 0.75
Final drive ratio 2.69

General information

RAC rating 53.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1998 Bentley Continental T PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1998

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