BENTLEY
Bentley Continental 3W (2003–2015) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Gen 2
2003 - 2018
3W
Cabriolet
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Body Style
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Engines
Quick Specs
Fuel
Fuel
Combined
Combined
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT | 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo | 6 | 560 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | Speed 6.0 W12 | 8 | 626 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | V8 S 4.0 | 8 | 572 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
Bentley Continental 3W overview
The Bentley Continental (3W) is the 2nd generation of the Continental, built from 2003 to 2015. It is offered as a Cabriolet with 6 engines (petrol), from 500 HP to 610 HP. The V8 4.0 (500 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.0 s, reaches a top speed of 301 km/h and is 4806 mm long.
How much horsepower does the Bentley Continental have?
The Bentley Continental (3W) has 500 HP to 610 HP, depending on the engine: 4.0 Tfsi (500 HP), 6.0 W12 (560 HP), 6.0 Tsi (567 HP), 4.0 Tfsi (572 HP), 4.0 Tfsi (600 HP), 6.0 W12 (610 HP).
What engines are available for the Bentley Continental?
The Bentley Continental is available with 6 engines: 4.0 Tfsi (500 HP, petrol), 6.0 W12 (560 HP, petrol), 6.0 Tsi (567 HP, petrol), 4.0 Tfsi (572 HP, petrol), 4.0 Tfsi (600 HP, petrol), 6.0 W12 (610 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the Bentley Continental?
The Bentley Continental is 4806 mm long, 1944 mm wide, 1403 mm tall, with a 2746 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the Bentley Continental?
The Bentley Continental V8 4.0 (500 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.0 s and has a top speed of 301 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Bentley Continental GTC II |
|---|---|
| Year | 2012–2015 |
| Platform | VW D Platform / D1 |
| Variant | V8 4.0 (500 Hp) |
| Body type | cabriolet |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Emission standard | Euro 6 |
Power & torque
| Power | 500 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 660 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 1700 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 301 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s |
| 0–62 mph | 5.0 s |
Engine
| Engine code | EA824 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3993 cc |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Configuration | V Engine |
| Bore | 84.5 mm |
| Stroke | 89.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Injection system | Direct Injection |
| Aspiration | Biturbo Intercooler |
| Valvetrain | dohc |
| Oil capacity | 8.7 L |
| Coolant | 15.0 L |
| Engine layout | Front Longitudinal |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Gearbox type | Torque Converter |
| Gears | 8 |
| Gearbox code | 8hp70 |
| Gearbox manufacturer | zf |
Dimensions
| Length | 4806 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1944 mm |
| Height | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2746 mm |
| Front track | 1664 mm |
| Rear track | 1655 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.3 m |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 2470 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 2900 kg |
| Max load | 430 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 10.9 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel urban | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel extra urban | 8.0 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | 254 g/km |
| Fuel tank | 90.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | Double Wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Independent On Trapezoidal Lever |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering type | Steering Rack And Pinion |
| Tire size | 275/40 ZR20; 275/35 ZR21 |
| Wheel rims | 20; 21 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 4.9 kg/Hp, 202.4 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 3.7 kg/Nm, 267.2 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 2012 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 2015 |
Performance
Engine speed (1k/rpm)
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.
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