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Bentley Continental
1996 – 2002
United Kingdom
Bentley built the Continental from 1996 to 2002. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 405 to 426 hp. The fastest version needs 5.9 s to reach 100 km/h. Top speed goes up to 270 km/h.
Body styleNot specified
Production1996 – 2002
Variants2
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power405 – 426 hp
0–100 km/h5.9 – 6.1 s
Top speed250 – 270 km/h
Fuel economy17.8 – 18.7 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.75L V8 4AT (405 HP) 6.8 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 405 hp | 6.1 s | 250 | 4-speed automatic |
| 6.75L V8 4AT (426 CP) 6.8 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 426 hp | 5.9 s | 270 | 4-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 6750 cm3 (412 ci)
- Power
- 298 KW @ 4000 RPM405 HP @ 4000 RPM400 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 553 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM750 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 285/45 R18 103Y
Dimensions
- Length
- 205.6 in (5222 mm)
- Width
- 76.9 in (1953 mm)
- Height
- 57.6 in (1463 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61/62.2 in (1,549/1,580 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 116.6 in (2962 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.1 cuFT (343 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.37
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 5402.2 lbs (2450 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 6284.2 lbs (2850 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 9.1 mpg US (25.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 13.2 mpg US (17.8 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 424 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 6750 cm3 (412 ci)
- Power
- 313 KW @ 4000 RPM426 HP @ 4000 RPM420 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 654 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM887 Nm @ 2200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 167.8 mph (270 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 5.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 285/45 R18 103Y
Dimensions
- Length
- 205.6 in (5222 mm)
- Width
- 76.9 in (1953 mm)
- Height
- 57.6 in (1463 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61/62.2 in (1,549/1,580 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 116.6 in (2962 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.1 cuFT (343 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.37
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 5402.2 lbs (2450 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 6284.2 lbs (2850 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 8.4 mpg US (28 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 17.8 mpg US (13.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 12.6 mpg US (18.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 447 g/km
Length5,222 mm
Width1,953 mm
Height1,463 mm
Wheelbase2,962 mm
Curb weight2,450 kg
Torque750 – 887 Nm
Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.
