Reviews: The 2006 Bentley Continental GT
By Richard Brown
Introduction
The 2006 Continental GT is manufactured in UNITED KINGDOM for Bentley. It is Bentley's entry into the COUPE 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $164,990 USD in 2006.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the Continental GT has been measured to get 11 miles/gallon city driving with a 23.80 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Continental GT retails for $164,990 USD with a invoice price of USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $2,595 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Continental GT comes standard with a 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a all-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Continental GT Dimensions
The 2006 Continental GT has standard length of 189.30 inches and a width of 75.50 inches. The Continental GT rides 54.70 inches off the ground, with a clearance of inches. Front headroom is 37.00 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Continental GT a radius of 37.40 inches. It uses 275/40R19 tires with a wheelbase of 108.10 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Power Door Locks, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes, Automatic Load-Leveling, Electronic Brake Assistance. Continental GT optional equipment may include Heated Steering Wheel, Chrome Wheels.
Exterior color choices include Antique Gold Metallic, Barnato Green, Beluga, Cypress Metallic, Dark Sapphire Metallic, Diamond Black Metallic, Exterior Paint Color From Arnage Range, Glacier White, Midnight Emerald Metallic, Moonbeam Metallic, Neptune Metallic, Saint James Red Metallic, Silver Tempest Metallic, Silverlake Metallic, Spruce Metallic, Umbrian Red Metallic with interior choices of Beluga Leather Trim, Burnt Oak Leather Trim, Cognac Leather Trim, Fireglow Leather Trim, Hotspur Leather Trim, Laurel Leather Trim, Loxley Leather Trim, Magnolia Leather Trim, Nautic Leather Trim, Ochre Leather Trim, Porpoise Leather Trim, Portland Leather Trim, Portofino Blue Leather Trim, Saddle Leather Trim, Saffron Leather Trim, Savannah Leather Trim, Spruce Leather Trim. The Continental GT seats 4 people with 42.30 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The regular warranty period is 36 months or Unlimited miles. It also comes with a 36 month/Unlimited mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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