Bentley Continental GT
Despite its looks, this model is all-new for 2012. Small updates were made to the interior, including improvements to the ergonomics. The navigation and entertainment systems are more sophisticated and powerful. Meanwhile, the twin turbo 6.0L W12 gets a boost of 15 hp, bringing the total output to 567 hp. Torque is now split 40:60 front and rear. Don’t let its classic looks fool you; this vehicle’s mechanics are very modern.
Bentley Continental GT
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$257,510 |
| Fees | N/A |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$4,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$4,847/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6,0 l W12 |
| Power | 567 hp @ 6,000 rpm (423 kW) |
| Torque | 516 lb·ft @ 1,700 – 5,500 rpm (700 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Convertible |
| Category | Convertible / Roadster over $50,000 |
| Assembly | Crewe, GB |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 21.4 L/100km |
| Highway | 12.4 L/100km |
| Combined | 17.4 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 517 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 399 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, variable assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (37′) |
| Front suspension | independent, pneumatic, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | independent, pneumatic, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Front tires | P275/40ZR20 |
| Rear tires | P275/40ZR20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,806 mm (189″) |
| Width | 2,227 mm (88″) |
| Height | 1,403 mm (55″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,746 mm (108″) |
| Front track | 1,623 mm (64″) |
| Rear track | 1,607 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 2,495 kg (5,501 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 4 |
| Trunk | 260 l |
| Fuel tank | 90 l (20 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 314 km/h (195 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/unlimited |
| Powertrain warranty | 3 years/unlimited |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 6/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 75%(view ratings) |