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Continental Shifts. Image by Bentley.

Continental Shifts
Bentley revives its Speed name and adds it to an enhanced Continental GT. It lives up to its billing too.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 202
0-60 mph (seconds): 4.3
0-62 mph (seconds): 4.5

Urban mpg: 11.2
Extra urban mpg: 24.3
Combined mpg: 17.0
CO2 (g/km): 396


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4804
Height (mm): 1380
Width (mm): 2102
Wheelbase (mm): 2745
Front track (mm): 1623
Rear track (mm): 1607
Cargo volume (litres): 370
Kerb weight (kg): 2350
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 90


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: W12 twin-turbocharged petrol engine mounted longitudinally in front. Alloy cylinder heads and block.

Cubic capacity (cc): 5998
Compression ratio: 9.00:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 84.00 x 90.20
Valve gear: Chain-driven double overhead camshafts per bank. Four valves per cylinder. Cam phased inlet and exhaust.
Max. power (bhp): 600 at 6000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 553 at 1750 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed ZF automatic. Four-wheel drive.

Gear ratios:
1st: 4.17:1
2nd: 2.34:1
3rd: 1.52:1
4th: 1.14:1
5th: 0.87:1
6th: 0.69:1
Final drive ratio: 3.526:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Four-link double wishbones, computer controlled air suspension, anti-roll bar.

Rear: Trapezoidal multi-link, computer controlled air suspension, anti-roll bar.

Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion - speed sensitive. 2.7 turns lock-to-lock.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.20

Brakes: Front: 405mm ventilated discs. Rear: 335mm ventilated discs. ESP standard.

Wheels: 9.5J x 20-inch alloy.

Tyres: 275/35 R20 bespoke Pirelli P-Zero.







 

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