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2006 Bentley Continental GT
Featuring a 6-litre, 12 cylinder, twin-turbocharged, engine with more than
500 hp driving all four wheels through a paddle-operated,
six speed automatic gearbox, the Bentley Continental GT offers true supercar performance
combined with the interior space, versatility and ease of ownership to make it
not merely viable as an everyday car, but a natural for the role. In this
respect as well as many others, Bentley believes the Continental GT to be
unique.
2006 Continental GT Photo Gallery |
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Continental GT: The Fastest Genuine Four Seat Coupe in the World
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Source: Bentley | Published: Thu Sep 29, 2005 |
The Continental GT is being designed and engineered by Bentley at Crewe and will
be manufactured there in all-new facilities that combine state of the art
technologies with the unique hand finishing and attention to detail that have
been the hallmark of all cars to wear the winged 'B'. It goes on sale in the
second half of 2003 and will bring the prospect of Bentley ownership to a wider
audience of discerning enthusiasts than ever before. And while the Continental
GT is a Bentley from bumper to bumper, the role of the company's Volkswagen
parent can scarcely be ignored.
The dream of building a new Bentley coupe is not new - indeed it has been alive
at Crewe for over 20 years. But it was only the £500 million vote of confidence placed in the
marque by VW that brought the dream to reality. And VW has more than merely made
funds available to design an all-new car. It has also enabled Bentley to
transform the Crewe factory into a thoroughly modern centre of manufacturing
excellence, ensuring not only that Bentley is in better shape today than ever,
but also guaranteeing its design, engineering and manufacturing sovereignty as
far into the future as it is possible to see.
Interior Design and Style
The cabin of the Continental GT is designed to make Bentley devotees and marque
newcomers feel equally at home. Those familiar with the Bentley way of doing
things will be reassured, comforted and cosseted by the expanses of top quality
hide and fine wood veneers; those for whom Bentley ownership is a new experience
will discover a new level of luxury, style and effortless good taste. Most
notable perhaps is the symmetrical nature of the facia with a centre console
rising up and curving left and right in front of the passenger and driver in a
shape that intentionally reflects the design of the famed Bentley wings. It also
has the effect of creating the same atmosphere on either side of the car so that
the passenger feels almost as much part of the action as the driver. ...Bentley Continental GT: Page 2
Specifications |
Legend: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission |
Powertrain |
Type |
W12, Twin-Turbo |
Displacement |
366 cu in (5998
cc) |
Power |
552 hp @
6100 RPM |
Torque |
479 lb-ft @
1600 RPM |
Redline |
n/a |
Driveline |
All Wheel Drive |
Transmission |
6 Speed Automatic
(Tiptronic) |
Brakes & Tires |
Brakes Front - Rear |
Ventilated Disc - Ventilated Disc |
Tire Size Front - Rear |
275/40 R19 |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight |
Length |
189.3 in |
Width |
75.5 in |
Height |
54.7 in |
Curb Weight |
5257 lbs |
Performance |
0-60 |
4.7 s |
1/4 Mile |
n/a |
60-0 Braking |
n/a |
Top Speed |
198 mph |
Fuel Economy |
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
11/18 |
Origin & Price |
Origin |
United Kingdom |
Base Retail Price (MSRP) |
$159,900 |