2006 Bentley Continental GT Base 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

2006 Bentley Continental GT  Base  0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2006 Bentley Continental GT Base is a All-wheel drive Coupe. It can accommodate up to 4 passengers. It has 2 Doors and is powered by a 6.0L twin turbo W12 DOHC 48-valve engine which outputs 552 hp @ 6100 rpm and is paired with 6 speed automatic gearbox. The 2006 Bentley Continental GT Base has cargo capacity of 370 Liters and the vehicle weighs 2410 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2006 Bentley Continental GT Base has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include None and None. The front suspension is while the rear suspension is. The car also features a It has as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 603 N.m of torque and a top speed of 301 km/h. The 2006 Bentley Continental GT Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds and hits quarter mile at 11.7 seconds. Fuel consumption is 20.4 L/100km in the city and 11.6 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 0

Name Base
Price $ 0
Body Coupe
Doors 2 Doors
Engine 6.0L twin turbo W12 DOHC 48-valve
Power 552 hp @ 6100 rpm
Number of Seats 4 Seats
Transmission 6 speed automatic
Cargo Space 370.0 L
Maximum Cargo Space 370.0 L
Wheel Type
Series
Drivetrain All-wheel drive
Horsepower 552 HP
Torque 603 N.m
Top Speed 301 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 5.1 s
Fuel Type
Fuel Consumption (City) 20.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption (Highway) 11.6 L/100km
Gear Type auto
Weight 2,410 KG
Brand Bentley
Model Continental GT
0-400m (Quarter Mile) 11.7 s
0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed 173.9 km/h
0-800m (Half Mile) 21.9 s
0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed 195.7 km/h
Modifications (MODS)
Modifications Cost $ 0

2006 Bentley Continental GT Top Speed 195 MPH+!

2006 Bentley Continental GT Used Price Estimates

Estimates based on a driving average of 12,000 miles per year
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With the Continental GT coupe, Bentley has raised the bar - and lowered the price - of what we expect in the ultraluxury GT segment.

The Continental GT, introduced in 2004, is the first all-new product to come out of a Bentley factory since Volkswagen purchased the company in the late '90s. For longtime Bentley fans, such an arrangement could be viewed as blasphemous. Having the storied British marque owned and controlled by Germany's largest automaker may not represent what W.O. Bentley originally planned when he started his company more than 80 years ago. However, there's no denying that the Continental GT coupe is one of the most exciting vehicles to wear that famous "B" emblem in 70 years.

Though some may consider the exterior styling of this large, high-performance GT coupe controversial, it is certainly distinctive. The wow factor continues inside, where the interior materials and control layout conspire to create an outstanding cabin. (This may not be so surprising when you consider the parent company's penchant for great interiors.) From the inside, most people will never suspect that the GT's underlying structure is similar to VW's ill-fated luxury car, the Phaeton. The GT's 12-cylinder engine, which is aligned in a "W" configuration with four narrow-aligned banks of three cylinders each, also bears similarity to other engines in the VW range.

One unfortunate aspect of the Continental GT's design is a rather hefty curb weight. Though we certainly don't expect it to be a lithe sports car, the GT does tip the scales at about 5,300 pounds, which is considerably more than what its competitors weigh in at. This bulk, along with the car's forward weight bias, dulls its handling capabilities and limits how much fun a driver can really have. As a personal ultraluxury coupe, then, the Conti GT makes a lot of sense, particularly when price is factored in. Otherwise, potential buyers in this segment looking for something a bit more dynamic will be happier with Aston Martin's DB9 or Ferrari's 612 Scaglietti.

The Bentley Continental GT is a large, ultraluxury coupe. Only one well-appointed trim level is available. Standard equipment highlights include bi-HID headlights, adjustable suspension damping, 19-inch wheels, auto-latching doors, four-zone automatic climate control, 14-way power front seats with three-position memory, DVD navigation and a premium audio system with a glovebox-mounted CD changer. Bentley also offers a host of customization options, including out-of-range exterior paint colors and special interior trim materials and color schemes. There's also a Mulliner Driving Specification package, which adds 20-inch two-piece wheels and unique leather upholstery.

The Continental GT comes with a 6.0-liter, twin-turbo W12. This power plant is good for 552 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic is the only transmission choice and it sends the engine's power through a continuous four-wheel-drive system. According to Bentley, the Continental GT is capable of zero to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and a top speed just shy of 200 mph.

Standard safety features include stability control, traction control, antilock brakes and side and side curtain airbags for front and rear passengers. Neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS has crash tested the Continental GT.

The Continental GT weighs in at a hefty 5,300 pounds. As one would expect, this mass imparts the car with an aura of solidity. More surprising is that the GT is stable and secure when sent through corners. Much credit goes to the car's adjustable and automatic air suspension system. There is no repeal for the laws of physics, however, and the GT is out of its element when hustled forth on tight and twisty roads. With little drama, the twin-turbo W12 produces tremendous thrust. Braking is similarly effortless with short stops and superb feedback through the pedal.

Real metal accents and supple leather throughout the Continental GT's cabin highlight the old-world design elements, such as the push-pull vent controls and deep-set gauges. Even the door-mounted window switches and the levers for moving the front seats forward are made of real metal. Interior controls, though complex, can be easily mastered without having to consult the owner's manual. In back, the GT has seating for two people. Because of the car's sloping rear deck and window, headroom is the main measurement in short supply. Luggage capacity is 13 cubic feet, more than double that offered by the Aston Martin DB9.

2006 Bentley Continental GT Base Exterior Colors

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2006 Bentley Continental GT Engines

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2006 Bentley Continental GT Trims

2006 Bentley Continental GT Previous Generations

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Bentley Continental GT Overview and History

The definition of luxury may have nothing to do with the streets but, paradoxically, it can be seen roaming through some of the least expected places, rims glimmering, wood and chrome finished steel bulk rolling silently through concrete labyrinth passage ways. It's an automobile that goes great with yachts and French Riviera vacations as well as New Zealand wool pin stripe suits and finely designed porcelain buttons embedded in solid gold.

Bentley has been a provider of quality stand-out privileged social and financial statement-vehicles since 1919. Founded by Walter Owen Bentley (1888-1971), Bentley Motors has grown into a world leading car-maker and also a symbol of Great Britain, as well as sole provider of wheels for the Queen through the 2002 released State Limousine.

The company's founder had primarily been known for designing and making reliable rotary engines that were fitted on aircraft during World War I, before successfully entering the auto-world. Before becoming notorious with the Bentley BR1 aero-engine during the war, Bentley had been in partnership with his brother H.M., selling French D.F.P. cars. It was during those times that he thought of establishing his own car-making business.

Soon after Bentley Motors was formed in January, 1919, the company was "allowing" Walter Owen to exhibit a chassis with an engine replica at the London Motor Show. The design was a success and the orders poured in. However, the company was unable to carry the deliveries out in time, with the first cars being ready for shipping only in September 1921, one year later than initially estimated.

Although, it had a lot of fans and enjoyed great value on the UK market, the company suffered a fate similar to that of  Aston Martin, undergoing several ownership changes and financial trouble. Fortunately enough, its allies were constantly on the look-out and possessed vast riches that they used to keep Bentley on track.

Bentley was acquired by millionaire and 'Bentley Boy' enthusiast Wolf Barnato, who became the new owner of the company in 1925. Despite the steady cash flow that was used to stop Bentley Motors from sinking, the Great Depression wiped clean any desire for expensive automobiles, leaving Bentley poor and disoriented.

This time, help would come from giants from Rolls Royce, who bought the work shop in 1931. Thanks to the 'Bentley Boys', the marque managed to stay afloat and gained racing acclaim, with Barnato participating in the Le Train Bleu race (he drove in traffic from Cannes to Calais and finished first). Consequently, the model became known as the Blue Train Bentley. Moreover, further victories would be obtained by Bentley in the famous endurance race 24 hours of le Mans, the British carmaker emerging victorious for four consecutive times, between 1927 and 1930.

Until entering under the Rolls Royce tutelage, Bentley fitted a variety of engines on their cars: from the classic 3L and 4.5 Blower Bentley engine to the 6L or massive 8L mechanical heart in the 30's. Before parting ways with the Rolls Royce parent company in 1998 and moving to VW grounds, Bentley had greatly improved their offers and technological improvements, especially after becoming a separate car line again during the 80's. Models such as the type R, S and Continental represented only a small fraction of what would come in the following years. Later models included the beautiful Azure convertible, the Turbos Sport R and S models and the competitive Brooklands.

Starting with 1998, German carmaker VW Group took over as Bentley's parent company in a profitable partnership with BMW. The agreement between the two parts stated that VW would make both Bentley and Rolls Royce cars until 2002, when the rights to manufacture Rolls Royce vehicles would pass entirely to BMW. Until 2003, BMW was a constant supplier of engines for both car lines. Soon after BMW's withdrawal, the company launched a new model that would become even more popular than the Azure: the Continental GT. In fact, demands were so numerous that Bentley was reacquainted with the situation form the 20's, when it was unable to meet demands. The latest models from the British carmaker include the 2005 Continental Flying Spur saloon, the 2006 Azure convertible and it's Continental GT counterpart, and the 2008 Brooklands and GT Speed Coupe.

2006 Bentley Continental GT Consumer Reviews

dillsonore, 08/13/2006
Fabulous Vehicle
I couldn't disagree more with the naysayers of this automobile. It's not only beautiful and fast but it's great to drive. It has superb handling for a heavy car but I'm not Mario Andretti. The gas mileage is awful but what would you expect from a 550 hp vehicle? A Prius it's not. Its build quality is great and I've had no problems so far. It's a real head turner wherever I go. .I'm very happy with the purchase.
stressvanquish, 01/21/2006
2dr Coupe AWD (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 6A)
Bentley Good, but Not Great
The Bentley Continental GT is comfortable and darn fast. However too its console contains too many shared Volkswagen/Audi parts. Come on, for $ 165,000 I don't want the Audi controller, nor do I want two paired Volkswagen 6 cylinder engines bolter together for a total of 12. This is a pretty car and its very comfortable. It's almost great, but not quite there.
adjectivesinver, 04/21/2006
The Bentley
This is one fantastic car. It's fast, handles well, has great looks, and has a Bently badge which makes it that much better. I like to drive with the paddle shifters, tap the left one to downshift an the turbos propel you to great speed within seconds an lets you hit very high speeds, which doesn't take very long. Its steering accuracy is superb at all speeds which makes the car feel lighter than it is. It wieghs about 5,200 pounds, but the steering makes it feel like its a mere 2,100 pound Miata. The brakes never fade or give up, I went from around 80 to 0 mph with in a few seconds to avoid rear ending a car in heavy LA traffic, most cars would have squeky, faded brakes, this thing never gives up. I love it!
dwellerstaking, 01/07/2006
Nothing Else Quite Like It
Having been the owner of Merdedes, BMWs, Porsches, and quite a few others, the Bentley Continental GT is far superior in all aspects. Its power can only be understood by being in the driver's seat. This car is ell worth the dollars. I give applause to the Bentley design team.

2006 Bentley Continental GT Base Specifications

Base Dimensions

Cargo Capacity370 L
Curb Weight2410 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity90 L
Gross Vehicle Weight2800 kg
Height1390 mm
Length4807 mm
Wheelbase2745 mm
Width1918 mm

Base Mechanical

Drive TrainAll-wheel drive
Engine Name6.0L twin turbo W12 DOHC 48-valve
Stability ControlYes
Traction ControlYes
Transmission6 speed automatic

Base Overview

BodyCoupe
Doors2
Engine6.0L twin turbo W12 DOHC 48-valve
Fuel Consumption20.4 (Automatic City)11.6 (Automatic Highway)
Power552 hp @ 6100 rpm
Seats4
Transmission6 speed automatic
WarrantiesBumper-to-BumperUnlimited/km, 36/Months PowertrainUnlimited/km, 36/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 36/Months

Base Safety

Anti-Lock BrakesNone
Brake Type4-wheel disc
Driver AirbagNone
Passenger AirbagNone
Side AirbagNone

Base Suspension and Steering

Front TiresP275/40R19

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I have owned and still have a 2009 Kia amanti it is now 2024 I have 51000 miles on this car excellent handling in all weather except ice and deep snow very fast in traffic I think the handling is tight and responsive. My spouse has driven this on the interstate frequently and the first thing he did was get it up to 220 mph at this speed is floaty but under 80 mph just a pleasure to drive *****
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