Autoknowtive
Bentley built the Continental in 1952–1955 and 1991–today. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 3 of them, from the 2002 Bentley Continental T to the 2015 Bentley Continental. Body styles here: Coupé and Convertible. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
Power went from 426 hp in the 2002 Continental T to 642 hp in the 2015 Continental. It got heavier along the way: 2,450 kg for the 2002 car, 2,495 kg for the 2015. The most powerful here is the 2015 Bentley Continental at 642 hp (479 kW), more than 95% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2015 Bentley Continental, in 4.3 s.
Bentley were determined to leave no gap in their range of luxury high performance cars. This led to the devolpment of the even more powerful Continental T, with more emphasis on sportiness and slightly less on luxury.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
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At the 2002 Paris Motor Show, the unveiling of the Bentley Continental GT3 Concept opened an exciting new chapter in Bentley's history. Now, ten years on, Bentley is repeating the same feat with a Continental-based GT3 race car currently being developed by a dedicated motorsport team at the company's factory in Crewe.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
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Bentley announced the rarest and most dynamic member of the esteemed Continental family of Grand Tourers with the arrival of the new Continental GT3-R. It is inspired by the new Continental GT3 race car that stormed to victory at the second round of the Blancpain Endurance Series at Silverstone, the first UK race for Bentley for 84 years.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Continental T | 426 hp (318 kW) | 654 lb-ft (887 Nm) | 5.9 s | 168 mph (270 km/h) | 2,450 kg (5,401 lb) | 6.8 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 4-speed automatic | — |
| 2012 Continental | 610 hp (455 kW) | 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) | 4.5 s | 203 mph (327 km/h) | 2,350 kg (5,181 lb) | 6.0 L W12 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | — |
| 2015 Continental | 642 hp (479 kW) | 620 lb-ft (841 Nm) | 4.3 s | 204 mph (328 km/h) | 2,495 kg (5,501 lb) | 6.0 L W12 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic | 17 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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