Performance Review: Bentley T 6.2 V8 - [1965]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Bentley T Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Bentley T 6.2 V8 is the 4 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 1965. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 and the 1966 AC Cobra 427.This particular Bentley T has a 6231cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The T shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the T's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2100 kgs (4629 lbs) this makes the Bentley T 6.2 V8 in the same weight category as the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Bentley T shares the same bhp with the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp)

In terms of power the 6231cc 16V V8 engine produces 188 bhp (140 kW) @ 4500 rpm similar to the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 354 lb-ft (479.9 Nm) @ 2500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Bentley T you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1983 Vauxhall-Opel Kadett 1.8 GTE (114.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Bentley T.

The Bentley T has a Power to weight ratio of 89.5 bhp per ton and 168.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1965 T competing with the 1983 Vauxhall-Opel Kadett 1.8 GTE (114.4 bhp per ton) or the 1963 Mercedes SL Class 230SL W113 (114.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Bentley T generating around 168.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1973 Dodge Dart 360 Sport 5.9 V8 (193.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 6.0 W12 (193.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 12.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 12.4 secs, this made the Bentley T 6.2 V8 as fast as the 1978 Ford Mustang 2 Cobra 140 2.3 (12.00 secs) the 1977 Ford Thunderbird 400 6.6L V8 7th Gen (12.00 secs) the 1968 Ford Cortina MkII GT (12.00 secs) the or the 1959 Bentley S 2 Saloon (12.00 secs). This Bentley T 6.2 V8 is also faster than the 1967 Rover P5 B 3.5 V8 Coupe (12.10 secs) the 1967 Rover P5 B 3.5 V8 (12.10 secs) the 1967 Mercedes 200 W114 Sedan Serie 1 (12.10 secs) the and the 1970 Vauxhall-Opel Manta Rallye 1.9 8v (12.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the T and the 2000 Vauxhall-Opel Astra Coupe Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Bentley T on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 18.4 secs @ 74.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2000 Vauxhall-Opel Astra Coupe Turbo (18.33 secs), the 1980 Mercedes SL Class 500SL V8 R107 (18.33 secs), and the 2010 Peugeot 308 1.6 GTi (18.35 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1965 version of the Bentley T 6.2 V8 has a maximum speed of 114mph.

Top Speed of the 1965 T equals the 2011 Fisker Karma Hybrid (125 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1965 Bentley T 6.2 V8 then how about the 2011 Fisker Karma Hybrid (125 mph), the 2011 Renault Twingo 1.6 133 Renaultsport Cup (125 mph), or the 2009 Tesla Roadster Electric 248bhp (125 mph).

Related Links:

1965 T Rivals List.

A Brief History of Bentley

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