BMW 2800 CS (1968 – 1971) vs Bentley T1 (1965 – 1976): specs compared
The Bentley T1 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 195 hp against 170 hp. The BMW 2800 CS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 10.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 204 km/h against 190 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,290 kg against 2,060 kg. At 5,169 mm, the Bentley T1 is 511 mm longer than the BMW 2800 CS. The BMW 2800 CS dates from 1968 – 1971, the Bentley T1 from 1965 – 1976.
| Specification |
BMW
2800 CS
1968 – 1971
|
Bentley
T1
1965 – 1976
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1968 – 1971 | 1965 – 1976 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 170 hp | 195 hp |
| Torque | 235 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 – 10.0 s | 10.9 s |
| Top speed | 198 – 204 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.0 – 13.6 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,658 mm | 5,169 mm |
| Width | 1,681 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,377 mm | 1,514 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 3,035 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,290 – 1,350 kg | 2,060 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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