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Overview
The 2008 Bentley Continental Base is a four-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Bentley Continental is regarded as a Super Sports built in Great Britain with prices starting at $407,500 before on-road costs.
This Bentley Continental is powered by a 6L 12-cylinder engine that has 449 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 750 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Bentley claims the Continental Base uses 16.6L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 396g of CO2. It has a 90L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 542km per full tank
The Bentley Continental measures 1380mm (54.3 inches) in height, 4804mm (189.1 inches) in length, 1916mm (75.4 inches) in width with a 2745mm (108.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2375kg (5236.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Continental Base comes standard with 275/35 R20 front tyres and 275/35 R20 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
173.05 - 189.05 kW/t
145.16 kW/t
270.83 kW/t
Boot Space
370 litres
100 litres
450 litres
Fuel Efficiency
16.6 L/100km
11.1 L/100km
16.6 L/100km
Price
$375,000 - $428,300
$201,000
$505,691
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 7 years
2 years
7 years
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Dimensions
4,804 mm
1,916 mm
1,380 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,804 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,916 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,380 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,745 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,200 mm |
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Explore Bentley Continental Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 396
Engine
Engine Liters: 6
Engine Configuration: W
Engine Cc: 5998
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 12
Engine Bore: 84
Engine Stroke: 90.2
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 9
Additional Fuel Types
Additional Fuel Types Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Other Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 98
Fuel Other Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 90
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 23.8
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 16.6
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 14
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 16.6
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 4.5
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 326
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 203
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 449
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 610
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 750
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Column
Transmission Code: 6hp26
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Responsive Suspension
Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: air
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: air
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Levelling
Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Interactive
Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Interactive
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 275
Wheels Tire Front Width: 275
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 35
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 35
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Z
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Z
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 20
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 20
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 9.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 9.5
Body Style
Body Type: Coupe
Local Body Type: Coupe
Platform Code: Pl63
Driver Location: RHD
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Spoiler
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Location: Boot/Hatch
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 370
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 13.1
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 54.3
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1380
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2745
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 108.1
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 75.4
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1916
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 189.1
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4804
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1607
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 63.3
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1623
External Dimensions Front Track In: 63.9
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11200
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 36.7
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 37
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 940
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 36.6
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 930
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1508
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 59.4
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1442
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 56.8
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1559
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 61.4
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1490
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 58.7
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1075
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 42.3
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 766
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 30.2
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-Xenon
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
Type: Metallic
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Leather
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Auto Dimming: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Auto Dimming: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 5236
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 2375
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 0
Antenna
Antenna Type: Diversity
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
Disc Player
Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 6
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
Entertainment Display Screen
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Steering Wheel Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 6
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 6
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Automatic
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood & Leather
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood & Leather
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood & Leather
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Chrome And Leather
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Integrated: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Integrated: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Heated: yes
Front Seat Driver Heated: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Thigh Support: yes
Front Seat Passenger Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Thigh Support: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 4
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
Air Conditioning
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Anti Lift: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
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