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Bentley Continental
1991 – 2003
United Kingdom
Bentley built the Continental for 12 years, from 1991 to 2003. All 3 variants use petrol engines, from 320 to 426 hp. The fastest version needs 5.8 s to reach 100 km/h. Top speed goes up to 270 km/h. Against its predecessor (1952 – 1955), peak power rose from 150 to 426 hp, and minimum weight went up by 543 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1991 – 2003
Variants3
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power320 – 426 hp
0–100 km/h5.8 – 6.9 s
Top speed233 – 270 km/h
Fuel economy17.0 – 18.1 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.75L V8 4AT RWD (320 HP) 6.8 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 320 hp | 6.9 s | 233 | 4-speed automatic |
| 6.75L V8 4AT RWD (385 HP) 6.8 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 390 hp | 6.3 s | 243 | 4-speed automatic |
| 6.75L V8 4AT RWD (426 HP) 6.8 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 426 hp | 5.8 s | 270 | 4-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 6750 cm3 (412 ci)
- Power
- 235 KW @ 4500 RPM320 HP @ 4500 RPM315 BHP @ 4500 RPM
- Torque
- 479 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM650 Nm @ 2250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 28.5 gallons (107.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 145 mph (233 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 255/60 ZR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 210.3 in (5342 mm)
- Width
- 73.9 in (1877 mm)
- Height
- 57.6 in (1463 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61/61 in (1,549/1,549 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 120.5 in (3061 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.3 cuFT (348 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 5342 lbs (2423 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 6208 lbs (2816 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 9.4 mpg US (25 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 6750 cm3 (412 ci)
- Power
- 287.1 KW @ 4000 RPM390.3 HP @ 4000 RPM385 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 553 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM750 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 151 mph (243 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 255/55 WR17
Dimensions
- Length
- 210.6 in (5349 mm)
- Width
- 73.9 in (1877 mm)
- Height
- 57.6 in (1463 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61/61 in (1,549/1,549 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 120.5 in (3061 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.3 cuFT (348 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 5402.2 lbs (2450 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 6284.2 lbs (2850 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 6750 cm3 (412 ci)
- Power
- 313 KW @ 4000 RPM426 HP @ 4000 RPM420 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 645 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM875 Nm @ 2200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 28.5 gallons (107.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 167.8 mph (270 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 5.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 285/45 ZR18
Dimensions
- Length
- 210.6 in (5349 mm)
- Width
- 73.9 in (1877 mm)
- Height
- 57.6 in (1463 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61/61 in (1,549/1,549 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 120.5 in (3061 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.3 cuFT (348 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 5402.2 lbs (2450 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 6284.2 lbs (2850 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km)
Length5,342 – 5,349 mm
Width1,877 mm
Height1,463 mm
Wheelbase3,061 mm
Curb weight2,423 – 2,450 kg
Torque650 – 875 Nm
Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.
