Bentley Continental Base (2018) price & specs
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Overview
The 2018 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 $422,600 before on-road costs.
This Bentley Continental is powered by a 6.0L 12-cylinder engine that has 467 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 900 Nm of torque (at 1350 rpm) via an 8 SP MANUAL transmission. Bentley claims the Continental Base uses 12.2L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 278g of CO2. It has a 90L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 738km per full tank
The Bentley Continental measures 1405mm (55.3 inches) in height, 4850mm (190.9 inches) in length, 1966mm (77.4 inches) in width with a 2851mm (112.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2244kg (4947.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Continental Base comes standard with 275/35 R21 front tyres and 275/35 R21 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,850 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,966 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,851 mm |
| Load Capacity | 471 mm |
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Explore Bentley Continental Features & Specs
Automatic Door Closing
Automatic Door Closing Side Doors: yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming: yes
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Mobile Integration
Mobile Integration Apple Carplay: yes
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Rear Location12v: Rear
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 278
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine Bore: 84.0
Engine Cc: 5998
Engine Configuration: W
Engine Liters: 6.0
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 12
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 90.2
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 98
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 23.8
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 90
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 19.8
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Location: ?
Display Screen Number: 2
Display Screen Size Inch: 12.3
Display Screen Touch Screen: yes
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 12.2
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 23
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 19
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 8.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 32
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 26
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 17.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 16
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 13
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 12.2
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 3.7
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 333
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 207
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 635
Power Maximum Power Kw: 467
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 900
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Secondary
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1350
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Drive Selection: Automatic
Transmission
Transmission Automatic Mode: yes
Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Transmission Manual Sequential: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
Transmission Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
Responsive Suspension
Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable: yes
Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: air
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: air
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 103
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 35
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Y
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 275
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 103
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 35
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Y
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 275
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 21
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 21
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Body Style
Body Type: Coupe
Local Body Type: Coupe
Platform Code: MSB
Wheelbase Type: Short
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: VDA
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 12.6
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 358
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 55.3
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1405
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 190.9
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4850
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 77.4
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1966
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 112.2
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2851
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Active High Beam: yes
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Fog Light Function: yes
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: LED
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: LED
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Led Lights
Led Lights Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
Led Lights Day Time Running Lights Location: Day Time Running Lights
Led Lights High Beam Location: High Beam
Led Lights Low Beam Location: Low Beam
Led Lights Rear Lights Location: Rear Lights
Paint
Type: Metallic
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Auto Dimming: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Auto Dimming: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 0
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2715
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 5986
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 2244
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4947
Audio System
System Colour Screen: yes
System Digital Radio: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Touch Screen: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Ipod Front: yes
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 10
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Chrome And Leather
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood & Leather
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Chrome And Leather
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood & Leather
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 4
Seating Configuration: 2+2
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Card Key
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