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1996 Bentley Continental

United KingdomGasoline2WDCoupe

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1996
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
6.75 V8 Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
389 hp
Power (kW)
286 kW
Torque
750 Nm (553 lb-ft)
Top speed
245 km/h (152 mph)
0–60 mph
6.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
6.3 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
5,222 mm (205.6 in)
Width
1,870 mm (73.6 in)
Height
1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,960 mm (116.5 in)
Curb weight
2,450 kg (5,401 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
104.1 mm (4.1 in)
Stroke
99.1 mm (3.9 in)
Compression Ratio
6,750 cc
8 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Turbocharger
Yes

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed

Brakes

Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
108 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
25.7 litres / 100 km
Highway
13 litres / 100 km
Combined
17.7 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
423 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,550 mm (61.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,550 mm (61.0 in)
Turning Circle
12.1 m
Ground Clearance
140 mm (5.5 in)

Weight

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Folding
Electrical
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Other Equipment

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Tachometer
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes

Safety & Security

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Central Locking
Yes

Airbags

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
Bentley emblem
Gross Weight
2,850 kg (6,283 lb)
Cargo Capacity
400 kg (882 lb)
Max Roof Load
70 kg (154 lb)
Normal Roof
Yes

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
Yes

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
347 litres

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Yes
Frontal Airbag
  • Driver: Yes
  • Passenger: Yes
  • Rear: -
Continental
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Coupe
Variant
Continental Coupe Generations1 of 3
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
389 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed