Home › Car catalog › Bentley › Continental › Continental T › 6.8 i V8 (426 Hp)

BentleyBentley Continental T 6.8 i V8 (426 Hp)2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

1996 Bentley Continental T - Photo 1
Bentley Continental T - Photo 2Bentley Continental T - Photo 3Bentley Continental T - Photo 4Bentley Continental T - Photo 5Bentley Continental T - Photo 6

Key specs

Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8 (426 Hp) /Coupe 2000 - 2007/
What is the body type of Bentley Continental T?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is 2000 Continental T 6.8 i V8 (426 Hp)?
273 km/h | 170 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.9 sec
0-60 mph: 5.6 sec
What is the power output of Bentley Continental Coupe 2000 6.8 i V8 (426 Hp)?
426 Hp, 875 Nm
645 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Bentley Continental Coupe 2000 6.8 i V8 (426 Hp)?
6.8 l
6750 cm3
411.91 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2000 Bentley 6.8 i V8 (426 Hp)?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Bentley Continental T Coupe 2000 6.8 i V8 (426 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2000 Bentley Continental Coupe?
5222 mm
205.59 in.
What is the width of 2000 Bentley Continental Coupe?
1872 mm
73.7 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2000 Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8 (426 Hp)?
2450 kg
5401 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2000 Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8 (426 Hp)?
2850 kg
6283 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2000 Bentley Continental Coupe?
350 l
12.4 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2000 Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8 (426 Hp)?
4, automatic transmission
Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8 (426 Hp)
Compare

General information

Brand
Generation
Modification (Engine)
6.8 i V8 (426 Hp)
Start of production
2000
End of production
2007
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2
Looking for Bentley Continental on the used-car market?
Check its history →

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
28.1 l/100 km 8.4 US mpg
10.1 UK mpg
3.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
13.2 l/100 km 17.8 US mpg
21.4 UK mpg
7.6 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
5.6 sec
Maximum speed
273 km/h 170 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
5.8 kg/Hp, 173.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
2.8 kg/Nm, 357.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
426 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
63.1 Hp/l
Torque
875 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 645 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
6750 cm3 411.91 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
104.14 mm 4.1 in.
Piston Stroke
99.06 mm 3.9 in.
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine oil capacity
9.4 l 9.93 US qt | 8.27 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
18 l 19.02 US qt | 15.84 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
2450 kg 5401 lbs.
Max. weight
2850 kg 6283 lbs.
Max load
400 kg 882 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
350 l 12.4 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
108 l 28.53 US gal | 23.76 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
5222 mm 205.59 in.
Width
1872 mm 73.7 in.
Height
1462 mm 57.56 in.
Wheelbase
2961 mm 116.57 in.
Front track
1549 mm 60.98 in.
Rear (Back) track
1581 mm 62.24 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
285/45 R18