It’s no wonder why rappers and other assorted rich guys love the Bentley GT Continental. Besides being one of the most badass looking cars ever made, it’s basically a luxury apartment on wheels. Seriously, you could live in this thing, which with a price tag that would rival most people’s home mortgages might be a distinct possibility after you make the purchase. This wide bodied, low to the ground, beast will turn heads anywhere from Times Square to the Las Vegas strip. And the Bentley is more than just a pretty face. The power output has been raised to an insane 575 PS and 700Nm of torque; it has an 8-speed Quickshift transmission and goes from standstill to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds. It also reaches a top speed of 197 mph which is mind blowing. Besides that it comes with an 8 inch touchscreen with navigation and the seats come with a built in massaging function. Now let’s take a look at some of the more detailed specs.
Performance:
Turbocharged
Engine: 6.0L W12 DOHC and variable valve timing
E85 / premium unleaded fuel
Fuel economy: Gasoline 9 MPG city, 15 MPG highway, 11 MPG combined and 264 mi. range
Multi-point fuel injection
24.0gallon fuel tank
Power (SAE): 567 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 516 ft lb of torque @ 1,700 rpm
Secondary fuel economy:
Secondary power: 567 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 516 lb ft @ 1,700 rpm
Exterior:
Body-color front and rear bumpers
Chrome/bright trim around side windows and on side of body
Day time running lights
Body-color heated driver and passenger power door mirrors with turn signals
Double glazing
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 189.2, overall width (inches): 76.5, overall height (inches): 55.3, wheelbase (inches): 108.1, front track (inches): 65.5, rear track (inches): 65.2 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 37.1
Electric foldable mirrors
Front fog lights
Headlight cleaners
Headlights: Bi-Xenon with projector beam lenses
Wood & leather trim
Metallic paint
Fixed rear window with defroster
Trunk/hatch spoiler
Tinted glass
Weights: published curb weight (lbs): 5,060
Intermittent rain sensor
Interior:
12V power outlet(s) in cargo area, front and rear
Dual-zone climate control
Diversity antenna
Anti-theft protection includes: interior monitoring and anti-lift
Ashtray in the front and rear
Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3 format), digital media card and satellite radio
Automatic door closing: side doors
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 12.6
Coming home device
Compass
Trip computer: includes average speed, average fuel economy, current fuel economy and range for remaining fuel
Floor console with covered storage
Cruise control
Front cup holders
Entertainment display screen located in front includes DVD
DVD/VCD
Outside air temperature indicator
Carpet floor mats
Intelligent driver and passenger front airbag
Driver and front passenger seat sports front seat heated with 12-way power memorized height, power lumbar, memorized tilt and memorized thigh support
Driver and passenger front seat belts with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Garage door opener
Headlight control with dusk sensor
Two front seat head restraints, two rear seat head restraints
Heated washer
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.6, rear headroom (inches): 36.5, front leg room (inches): 41.3, rear leg room (inches): 32.5, front shoulder room (inches): 59.2 and rear shoulder room (inches): 56.8
Driver knee airbags
Low tire pressure indicator with individual reading
Memorized adjustment: includes door mirror position and steering wheel position
MP3 player
Internal HD navigation system with 3D and voice
Front and rear radar parking distance sensors
Card key power locks: includes power windows
Vehicle speed-proportional power steering type
Front and rear windows with one-touch on two windows
Front and rear reading lights
Passenger rear seat belt
Rear seat center armrest
Non-folding rear seats:
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Remote control trunk/hatch release
Front and rear curtain airbag
Seating: four passengers
Leather upholstery
Service interval indicator
Front and rear side airbag
Smart card/smart key with keyless entry includes keyless starter with memory seat
Eight speakers
Alloy & leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping steering wheel
Tachometer
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with micro filter and automatic recirculation
Voice activating system for radio, phone and navigation system
Specs taken from www.motortrend.com
Article By: Jon DaBove
