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2012 Bentley Continental GT Revealed – Detailed Specifications & Price

Posted: 09 Sep 2010 05:00 AM PDT

Being one of the most exotic car manufacturers of all does bring on a lot of expectations from the buyers end and to keep oneself abreast with the latest demands, all these manufacturers revise their line-up each year and focus on raising the comfort, performance and luxury levels.

Bentley the major which has created its own identity with the Bentley Continental Series and the very very exclusive Bentley Mulsanne, priced well over 2 and 3 crore INR respectively, recently revealed its 2012 Bentley Continental GT. Eversince the first generation GT, out of the company's lineup this baby is probably the preferred car whom the customers and car enthusiasts anticipate for the most.

Now since you have taken a look at the picture above, what you have to say? Aren't you dumbstruck ? You must be since the car has all those features which any rich person would love to have in the vehicle, parked inside his/her porch.

Specifications Of 2012 Bentley Continental GT

Engine Location	Front
Drive Type	AWD
Body / Chassis	Steel Monocoque
Weight	5115 lbs \| 2320.125 kg
MPG City	12
MPG Highway	19
Combined MPG	14.00

Performance
0-60 mph	4.4 seconds.
Top Speed	198 mph \| 318.582 km/h

Engine
Engine Configuration	W
Cylinders	12
Aspiration/Induction	Twin-turbocharged
Displacement	6000 cc \| 366.1 cu in. \| 6.0 L.
Valves	48 valves. 4 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain	DOHC
Horsepower	567 BHP (417.312 KW)
Torque	516 Ft-Lbs (700 NM)
HP to Weight Ratio	9.0 LB / HP
HP / Liter	94.5 BHP / Liter
Fuel Feed	Fuel Injected

Standard Transmission
Gears	6
Transmission	Automatic
	ZF 6HP28
Final Drive	3.526

Gear Ratios
1st Gear	4.17
2nd Gear	2.34
3rd Gear	1.52
4th Gear	1.14
5th Gear	0.87
6th Gear	0.69

Dimensions
Cargo Volume	13 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity	24.0 Gal
Doors	2
Exterior
Length	189.2 in \| 4806 mm.
Width	76.5 in \| 1944 mm.
Height	55.3 in \| 1404 mm.
Wheelbase	108.1 in \| 2746 mm.

Steering
	Rack and Pinion

Brakes
Front Brake Size	405.0 mm \| 15.945 in.
Rear Brake Size	335.0 mm \| 13.189 in.

Tires / Wheels
Tires	275/40ZR 20
Wheels	20-inch five-spoke; 9.5J x 20

Price Of 2012 Bentley Continental GT

The price of the car has not been announced yet and is expected after the car's official launch. So stay tuned for the latest updates.

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