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Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8 (550 Hp) AWD DCT
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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 III Overview:
Bentley Continental (GTC III). With 770 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2335 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 4.1 s). The top speed reaches 318 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
4.0 V8 (550 Hp) AWD DCT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A highly capable and engaging engine, providing strong performance with a more agile feel and a distinctive V8 soundtrack.
Fuel Economy
Offers a comparatively more reasonable fuel economy for its class (11.7 l/100 km), making it a practical choice for daily luxury.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivaled luxury and craftsmanship in its class
- • Exceptional performance from all engine options
- • Superb ride comfort and refinement, even with large wheels
- • Distinctive and elegant design with strong road presence
- • Advanced technology and driver aids for a seamless experience
Cons:
- • Very high purchase price and significant running costs
- • Substantial fuel consumption, particularly for W12 models
- • Limited practicality with a relatively small boot for a grand tourer
- • Heavy vehicle, impacting ultimate agility compared to lighter sports cars
- • High depreciation typical of ultra-luxury vehicles
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(GT IV: April, 2025 - ).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Bentley |
| Model: | Continental |
| Generation: | GTC III |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.0 V8 (550 Hp) AWD DCT |
| Start of production: | December, 2019 |
| End of production: | June, 2024 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 550 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 137.6 Hp/l [45mm less] |
| Torque: | 770 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | CVDA, DMWA More details about the engine CVDA, DMWA |
| Engine displacement: | 3996 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | 2 x Twin-scroll turbo, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9.5 l |
| Coolant: | 15.9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 16.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): | 12.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at Low speed (WLTP): | 14 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at Medium speed (WLTP): | 13 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at high speed (WLTP): | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at very high speed (WLTP): | 10.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 16.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 11.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.7 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 AP |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 318 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.2 kg/Hp, 235.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3 kg/Nm, 329.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2335 |
| Max. weight: | 2800 |
| Max load: | 465 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 235 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4850 mm mm [45mm less] |
| Width: | 1964 mm mm [223mm less] |
| Height: | 1399 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2849 mm mm [2mm less] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2187 mm |
| Front track: | 1672 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1664 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.73 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | DCT |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 420x40 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 380x30 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 265/40 ZR21; 275/35 ZR22 |
| Wheel rims size | 21; 22 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Air suspension |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension, Air suspension |
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