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Bentley Continental GT II V8 S 4.0 (521 Hp)
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Bentley Continental:
The Bentley Continental GT is a grand touring car manufactured and marketed by the British company Bentley Motors since 2003. The Continental GT is offered as a two-door coupé or convertible, with four seats. It was the first new Bentley released after the company's acquisition by Volkswagen AG in 1998, and the first Bentley to employ mass production manufacturing techniques. It was later joined by the Bentley Continental Flying Spur, a four-door saloon car variant.
In 1994, Rolls-Royce Motors who at that time owned the Bentley brand, previewed a convertible concept car at the Geneva Motor Show – the Concept Java. The car was designed to be a smaller, more affordable Bentley, yet still exclusive in order to maintain the integrity of the brand. It was to appeal to a new range of potential buyers and generate increase sales volume for Rolls-Royce. At the time the current Bentley Continental R was an ultra-exclusive £180,000 in the UK, within reach of a very select market, selling only 200–300 units a year. The Concept Java never went into production in the form seen in 1994, although 13 cars were made for the Sultan of Brunei. However, the Bentley Continental GT realised the concept of the Java as a more affordable Bentley, manufactured in much larger volumes....(Read more on Wikipedia)
GT II Overview:
Bentley Continental (GT II). With 680 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2295 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 4.5 s). The top speed reaches 309 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
V8 S 4.0 (521 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The V8 S offers a significant power bump over the standard V8, providing exhilarating performance with a more engaging character than the W12.
Fuel Economy
With a stated 10.5 l/100 km, it offers a relatively respectable balance of power and efficiency for a car of its class.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional luxury and craftsmanship
- • Powerful and refined engine options (V8 and W12)
- • Superb ride comfort for grand touring
- • Timeless and elegant design
- • Impressive performance across the range
Cons:
- • Very high purchase price and running costs
- • Heavy vehicle, impacting ultimate agility (except GT3/GT3-R)
- • Limited rear seat space for adults
- • Fuel economy is a significant consideration for W12 models
- • Complex systems can lead to expensive maintenance
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(GT II: 2013 - 2015).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Bentley |
| Model: | Continental |
| Generation: | GT II |
| Modification (Engine): | V8 S 4.0 (521 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| End of production: | 2015 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 521 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 130.5 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 680 Nm @ 1700 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | CMMD, CYCA More details about the engine CMMD, CYCA |
| Engine displacement: | 3993 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 18.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 89 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 15.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.5 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 309 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.4 kg/Hp, 227 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.4 kg/Nm, 296.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2295 |
| Max. weight: | 2750 |
| Max load: | 455 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4806 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1944 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1404 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2746 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1664 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1655 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.3 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 275/40 ZR20; 275/35 ZR21 |
| Wheel rims size | 20; 21 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
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