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2008 Bentley Continental Review
Modern technology with old-world charm and grace.
2008 Continental Review Summary & Specifications
The BentleyContinentals combine the best attributes of European engineering and performance, global contemporary style, and British charm, craftsmanship and sublime road manners in the world's fastest sedan and elegant two-door coupe and convertible models. And they do so at a price point nicely slotted between very expensive and more mundane. To paraphrase one who owns all of them, the Continental is here because there are places you simply do not arrive in a Mercedes, Porsche, or Lexus.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent G.R. Whale filed this report from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | G.R. Whale |
| Model Lineup | Bentley Continental Flying Spur ($170,990); GT ($175,990); GTC ($193,990); GT Speed ($199,990) |
| Engines (standard) | 6.0-liter dohc 48-valve W12 twin-turbo |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 552-hp 6.0-liter W12 twin-turbo; 600-hp 6.0-liter W12 twin-turbo |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags; electronic stability control, ABS, EBD |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/unlimited miles |
| Assembled In | Crewe, England |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-777-6923 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.bentleymotors.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 170990 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Bentley Continental GTC ($193,990) |
| Standard Equipment | full leather interior, four-zone climate control, full power accessories, door-sealing, top and trunk, DVD navigation, all-wheel drive, bi-xenon headlamps, Breitling-branded clock |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Arnage-range paint ($4090); 19-inch sports wheels ($1540); contrast stitching ($990); front lumbar massage ($540); two-tone leather steering wheel ($490); leather-trimmed carpet mats ($440); Mulliner alloy fuel cap ($290); valet key ($290); gas-guzzler ($3700) |
| Destination Charge | 2595 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 208955 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 552 @ 6100 |
| Torque | 479 @ 1600 |
| Fuel Economy | 10/17 |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 189.1/82.7/55.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | NA/NA/42.3 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | NA/NA/29.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 9.2 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, air springs |
| Rear Suspension | independent, air springs |
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| Curb Weight | 5478 |
| Stock Tires | 275/40ZR19 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc; ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 |
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