ContinentalT(Introduced1996) Author: Reknine Bellsoth Posted Date: Sep 27 2007 11:08PM   Continental T (Introduced 1996) Body : 2 door fixed head 2 + 2 coupe, Wheelbase : 2,959 mm length Engine : V8 turbocharged direct injection, longditudinal mounted front engine, rear-wheel drive. Transmission : Automatic, 4-speed with sports/standard shift pattern and torque converter lock-up. Suspension : Front :independent coil springs, lower wishbones, anti-roll bar automatic variable ride control. Rear : Independent coil springs, semi trailing arms anti-roll bar, automatic variable ride control. Top Speed : 155 mph Acceleration : 0 - 60 mph 5.8 seconds. Price :£220,000 Characterised by muscular bodywork that suggests towering high-performance, the close-coupled Bentley Continental T is designed to thrill the most demanding of sporting drivers. With its shortened wheelbase, lowered and firmer suspension, and a wider track, its design is anexercise in concentrated power. The 6.75-litre turbocharged engine is specially tuned to develop a staggering 420 bhp (312kW) and the maximum torque figure rises to no less than 875 Nm, or 650 lbft, the greatest peak torque output of any production car in the world and more than twice that of a Ferrari 550 Maranello. Such immense, but perfectly controlled power can catapult the Continental T from standstill to 60 mph (90 kph) in 5.7 seconds. Top speed is an effortless 170mph (273 km/h). Even at three-figure speeds, the deep throb of the engine is barely audible above the soft swish of the wind and automatic changes of gear are almost impossible to detect. And the brakes? A Continental T can be brought smoothly from 100mph to a standstill in less than five seconds. The most powerful production Bentley ever made both challenges and rewards its driver. As a road-tester from Car magazine put it: "Huge performance, tireless brakes, formidable roadholding, staggering handling, rumbustious sound-effects and drop-jaw presence." The Continental T's intensity of character is matched by an engine-turned aluminium fascia and trim with single-colour dark hide - a style that recalls the purist nature of early racing Bentleys. Bentley owners have firm views on style and many relish the opportunity to specify a Bentley precisely to their personal tastes and requirements. Through a special commission, owners can create a unique specification of their dreams.   http://www.darkforce.com/royce/bencon.t.htm No Related Blogs