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Bentley Continental GTC II (facelift 2015) 6.0 W12 (590 Hp) AWD Automatic
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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)
GTC II (facelift 2015) Overview:
Bentley Continental (GTC II (facelift 2015)). With 720 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2495 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 4.7 s). The top speed reaches 315 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
6.0 W12 (590 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The standard 6.0 W12 provides formidable power and a swift 4.7-second 0-100 km/h acceleration, delivering classic Bentley grand touring performance.
Fuel Economy
As with other W12 variants, fuel consumption is high, reflecting the engine's large displacement and power output.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivaled luxury and exquisite craftsmanship
- • Powerful and refined engine options (W12 and V8)
- • Effortless grand touring capabilities with supreme comfort
- • All-wheel drive system provides confident handling in all conditions
- • Iconic and timeless design with significant road presence
Cons:
- • Very high purchase price and significant depreciation
- • Substantial running costs including fuel, insurance, and maintenance
- • Large size can make it cumbersome in urban environments
- • Limited practicality with a small trunk and 2+2 seating
- • The listed acceleration for the Supersport trim is unexpectedly slow for its power output
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(GT II: 2014 - 2015).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Bentley |
| Model: | Continental |
| Generation: | GTC II (facelift 2015) |
| Modification (Engine): | 6.0 W12 (590 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 590 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 98.4 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 720 Nm @ 1700 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | DBDA More details about the engine DBDA |
| Engine displacement: | 5998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 12 |
| Engine configuration: | W-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 12.5 l |
| Coolant: | 20 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.2 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 21.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 14.3 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 315 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.2 kg/Hp, 236.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.5 kg/Nm, 288.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2495 |
| Max. weight: | 2900 |
| Max load: | 405 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 260 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4806 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1944 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1403 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2746 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2227 mm |
| 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 |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 275/40 ZR20; 275/35 ZR21 |
| Wheel rims size | 20; 21 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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