Bentley Continental 6.8 i V8 (426 Hp)

2000 - 2007
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Body type
Coupe, 4 seats
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Boot capacity
350 l
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Engine capacity
6750 cm3
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Power
426 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
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Transmission
4 gears, automatic transmission
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Transmission
Rear wheel drive
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Acceleration to 100 km/h
5.9 sec
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Max. speed
273 km/h
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Fuel
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Average consumption
28.1 l/100 km

General Information

Modification (Engine)
6.8 i V8 (426 Hp)
Start of production
2000 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2
End of production
2007 year

Engine

Power
426 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
63.1 Hp/l
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine aspiration
Turbocharger
Torque
875 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
Engine displacement
6750
Cylinder Bore
104.1 mm
Piston Stroke
99.1 mm
Engine oil capacity
9.4 l
Coolant
18 l
Fuel System
Multi-point indirect injection
Valvetrain
OHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track
1581 mm
Width
1872 mm
Height
1462 mm
Length
5222 mm
Front track
1549 mm
Wheelbase
2961 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5.9 sec
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
28.1 l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
13.2 l
Maximum speed
273 km/h
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
5.6 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load
400 kg
Kerb Weight
2450 kg
Fuel tank capacity
108 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
350 l
Max. weight
2850 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
285/45 R18

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