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Bentley Continental GTC III 6.0 TSI W12 (635 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 III Overview:
Bentley Continental (GTC III). With 900 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2414 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 3.8 s). The top speed reaches 333 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 TSI W12 (635 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivers immense power and torque with unparalleled smoothness, embodying traditional Bentley luxury and effortless performance.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a W12, fuel consumption is high (12.4 l/100 km), reflecting its grand touring capabilities rather than efficiency.
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 III: March, 2018 - March, 2021).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Bentley |
| Model: | Continental |
| Generation: | GTC III |
| Modification (Engine): | 6.0 TSI W12 (635 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | March, 2019 |
| End of production: | March, 2021 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 635 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 106.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 900 Nm @ 1350-4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | DDBD [Same engine] More details about the engine DDBD |
| Engine displacement: | 5950 |
| Number of cylinders: | 12 |
| Engine configuration: | W-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection and Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 10.7 l |
| Coolant: | 14.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 17.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): | 14.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at Low speed (WLTP): | 23.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at Medium speed (WLTP): | 15.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at high speed (WLTP): | 12.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at very high speed (WLTP): | 12.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 3.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 3.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 333 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 3.8 kg/Hp, 263 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.7 kg/Nm, 372.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 3.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2414 |
| Max. weight: | 2865 |
| Max load: | 451 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 235 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4850 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1954 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1399 mm mm [6mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2851 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2187 mm |
| Front track: | 1672 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1664 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.51 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | ZF |
| 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 | 265/40 ZR21; 305/35 ZR21; 275/35 ZR22; 315/30 ZR22 |
| Wheel rims size | 21; 22 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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