Bentley Continental GT First generation

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The Bentley Continental GT First generation (2004–2011): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 23 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: 3W

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,800–5,310 mm RDW	4,800–5,290 mm TC	4,804–4,808 mm
Width	1,900–1,920 mm RDW	1,930–1,980 mm TC	1,915–1,966 mm
Height	1,390–1,480 mm RDW	1,390–1,400 mm TC	1,380–1,398 mm
Wheelbase	2,750–3,070 mm RDW	2,750 mm TC	2,746 mm
Front track	1,619–1,623 mm ASTRA	1,620 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,603–1,607 mm ASTRA	1,610 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	2,325–2,515 kg RDW	2,240–2,565 kg TC	2,350–2,485 kg
Mass in running order	2,425–2,615 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,800–2,940 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	4–5 RDW	–	–
Doors	2–4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	198–368 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,435–2,888 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	295–326 km/h RDW	–	303–331 km/h
Torque	650–750 Nm ASTRA	–	750–820 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 275/35R20, 275/40R19, 245/45R19, 255/40R20

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
9–12 years	92.4% (91.0–93.6)	77.9%	1,614
13 years and older	90.6% (90.1–91.0)	69.2%	19,039

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	14.7%	31.2%
Brakes	13.1%	35.7%
Suspension	6.0%	40.4%
Lights and electrics	5.7%	27.9%
Noise, emissions and leaks	4.2%	16.4%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	2.6%	11.5%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

10 complaints for model years 2005–2009. 1 crash

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 23 versions of the Bentley Continental GT First generation

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European Union 9 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2011	6.0 L	423 kW (575 PS)	Petrol	384 g/km	1,840
2011	6.0 L	423 kW (575 PS)	Flex fuel (E85)	384 g/km	176
2011	6.0 L	412 kW (560 PS)	Petrol	396 g/km	30
2011	6.0 L	463 kW (630 PS)	Petrol	388 g/km	16
2011	6.0 L	463 kW (630 PS)	Flex fuel (E85)	388 g/km	14
2011	6.0 L	449 kW (610 PS)	Petrol	396 g/km	12
2010	6.0 L	–	Petrol	392 g/km	2,018
2010	6.0 L	–	Other fuel	388 g/km	112
2010	6.0 L	–	Flex fuel (E85)	389 g/km	62

United Kingdom 3 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2008–2010GT · GT Speed · GTC and 3 more trims	6.0 L	Petrol	16.6 L/100 km NEDC	396 g/km
2010Supersports	6.0 L	Flex fuel (E85)	16.3 L/100 km NEDC	388 g/km
2007–2008GT · Flying Spur · GTC	6.0 L	Petrol	17.1 L/100 km NEDC	410 g/km

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2011–2012FFV	6.0 L	Flex fuel (E85)	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA	394–425 g/km
2010	6.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	12–14 MPG (16.8–19.6 L/100 km) EPA	394–460 g/km
2006–20093MODE CLKUP	6.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	12–13 MPG (18.1–19.6 L/100 km) EPA	425–460 g/km
2004–20053MODE	6.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA	460 g/km

Canada 7 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2011–2013Two-seater · Compact	6.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	17.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	398 g/km
2010–2012Two-seater	6.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	16.9–17.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	389–391 g/km
2007–2011Mid-size · Subcompact	6.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	17.5–18.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	403–435 g/km
2006–2010Compact	6.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	18.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	426 g/km
2008–2010Mid-size · Compact	6.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	18.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	435 g/km
2006Mid-size	6.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	19.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	442 g/km
2005Compact	6.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	19.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	437 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.