BENTLEY
Bentley Continental 3W (2003–2015) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT | 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo | 6 | 560 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | GT3 4.0 V8 | 6 | 600 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | Speed 6.0 W12 | 8 | 626 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo | 6 | 610 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 Coupe with 6 engines (petrol), from 500 HP to 610 HP. The 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo (560 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 s, reaches a top speed of 318 km/h and is 4807 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 4807 mm long, 1918 mm wide, 1390 mm tall, with a 2745 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the Bentley Continental?
The Bentley Continental 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo (560 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 s and has a top speed of 318 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Bentley Continental GT |
|---|---|
| Year | 2003–2010 |
| Platform | VW D Platform / D1 |
| Variant | 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo (560 Hp) |
| Body type | coupe |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
Power & torque
| Power | 560 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 6100 rpm |
| Torque | 650 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 1650 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 318 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s |
| 0–62 mph | 4.8 s |
Engine
| Engine code | BRB |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5998 cc |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Configuration | W Engine |
| Bore | 84.0 mm |
| Stroke | 90.2 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | Twin Turbo Intercooler |
| Valvetrain | dohc |
| Oil capacity | 12.5 L |
| Coolant | 19.0 L |
| Engine layout | Front Longitudinal |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Gearbox type | Torque Converter |
| Gears | 6 |
| Gearbox code | 6hp26 |
| Gearbox manufacturer | zf |
Dimensions
| Length | 4807 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1918 mm |
| Height | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2745 mm |
| Front track | 1630 mm |
| Rear track | 1615 mm |
| Boot space | 0 – 370 L |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 2385 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 2800 kg |
| Max load | 415 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 17.1 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 90.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | Hydro Pneumatic Element |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Hydro Pneumatic Element |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering type | Steering Rack And Pinion |
| Tire size | 275/40 R19 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 4.3 kg/Hp, 234.8 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 3.7 kg/Nm, 272.5 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 2003 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 2010 |
Performance
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.