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MakeBentley

ClassSubcompact car, Minicompact car

Model years (US)2000–2027

New registrations (EU)2000–2026

Recall dataNHTSA (United States)

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Generations and technical specifications

Bentley Continental GT2024–present

Bentley Continental GT
Specification	Value
Production	2024–present
Platform	Volkswagen Group MSB platform
Engines	4.0 L V8 Ultra Performance Hybrid twin-turbo 4.0 L V8 High Performance Hybrid twin-turbo 4.0 L V8 twin-turbo (Supersports)
Electric motor	Permanent Magnet Syncronus motor (V8 Ultra Performance Hybrid and High Performance Hybrid)
Transmissions	8-speed Porsche PDK dual clutch
Drivetrain	PHEV (Ultra performance and high performance V8 PHEV)
Wheelbase	2,851 mm
Length	4,895 mm
Width	2,187 mm
Height	1,397 mm
Kerb weight	2,459 kg

Bentley Continental GT2024–present

Bentley Continental GT
Specification	Value
Production	2024–present
Platform	Volkswagen Group MSB platform
Engines	4.0 L V8 Ultra Performance Hybrid twin-turbo 4.0 L V8 High Performance Hybrid twin-turbo 4.0 L V8 twin-turbo (Supersports)
Electric motor	Permanent Magnet Syncronus motor (V8 Ultra Performance Hybrid and High Performance Hybrid)
Transmissions	8-speed Porsche PDK dual clutch
Drivetrain	PHEV (Ultra performance and high performance V8 PHEV)
Wheelbase	2,851 mm
Length	4,895 mm
Width	2,187 mm
Height	1,397 mm
Kerb weight	2,459 kg

Bentley Flying Spur (2005)2019–present

Bentley Flying Spur (2005)
Specification	Value
Production	2019–present
Platform	Volkswagen Group MSB platform
Engines	Pre-Facelift 6.0 L W12 twin-turbo 4.0 L V8 twin-turbo Post-Facelift 4.0 L V8 Ultra Performance Hybrid twin-turbo 4.0 L V8 High Performance Hybrid twin-turbo Both models 2.9 L V6 twin-turbo PHEV
Electric motor	100 kW AC induction motor: PHEV Permanent Magnet Syncronus motor (V8 Ultra Performance Hybrid and High Performance Hybrid)
Transmissions	8-speed Porsche PDK
Drivetrain	PHEV (Flying Spur Hybrid, Ultra performance and high performance V8 PHEV)
Battery	14.1 kWh Lithium ion
Electric range	40 km
Wheelbase	3,194 mm
Length	5,316 mm
Width	1,987 mm
Height	1,484 mm
Kerb weight	2,437 kg (W12) 2,330 kg (V8)
Designer	Stefan Sielaff

Bentley Continental GT2018–2024

Bentley Continental GT
Specification	Value
Production	2018–2024
Platform	Volkswagen Group MSB platform
Engines	6.0 L W12 twin-turbo EA824/CND 4.0 L V8 twin-turbo
Transmissions	8-speed Porsche PDK dual clutch
Wheelbase	2,851 mm
Length	4,850 mm
Width	1,954 mm
Height	1,405 mm
Kerb weight	2,244 kg (W12) 2,164 kg (V8)
Designer	Stefan Sielaff (Design Director) John Paul Gregory (Exterior) Darren Day (Interior)

Bentley Continental GT2018–2024

Bentley Continental GT
Specification	Value
Production	2018–2024
Platform	Volkswagen Group MSB platform
Engines	6.0 L W12 twin-turbo EA824/CND 4.0 L V8 twin-turbo
Transmissions	8-speed Porsche PDK dual clutch
Wheelbase	2,851 mm
Length	4,850 mm
Width	1,954 mm
Height	1,405 mm
Kerb weight	2,244 kg (W12) 2,164 kg (V8)
Designer	Stefan Sielaff (Design Director) John Paul Gregory (Exterior) Darren Day (Interior)

Bentley Flying Spur (2005)2013–2019

Bentley Flying Spur (2005)
Specification	Value
Production	2013–2019
Platform	Volkswagen Group D1
Engines	6.0 L W12 twin-turbo 4.0 L V8 twin-turbo
Transmissions	8-speed automatic
Wheelbase	3,066 mm
Length	5,299 mm
Width	1,978 mm
Height	1,488 mm
Kerb weight	2,475 kg
Designer	Luc Donckerwolke

Bentley Continental GT2011–2018

Bentley Continental GT
Specification	Value
Production	2011–2018
Platform	Volkswagen Group D1
Engines	4.0 L EA824/CND twin-turbo V8 6.0 L EA398 twin-turbo W12
Transmissions	8-speed tiptronic automatic
Wheelbase	2,746 mm
Length	4,806 mm
Width	1,944 mm
Height	1,404 mm
Kerb weight	2,320 kg
Designer	Dirk van Braeckel

Bentley Continental GT2011–2018

Bentley Continental GT
Specification	Value
Production	2011–2018
Platform	Volkswagen Group D1
Engines	4.0 L EA824/CND twin-turbo V8 6.0 L EA398 twin-turbo W12
Transmissions	8-speed tiptronic automatic
Wheelbase	2,746 mm
Length	4,806 mm
Width	1,944 mm
Height	1,404 mm
Kerb weight	2,320 kg
Designer	Dirk van Braeckel

Bentley Flying Spur (2005)2005–2013

Bentley Flying Spur (2005)
Specification	Value
Production	2005–2013
Model years	2006–2013
Platform	Volkswagen Group D1
Engines	6.0 L W12 twin-turbo
Transmissions	6-speed ZF 6HP26A tiptronic automatic
Wheelbase	3,065 mm
Length	2006–08: 5,306 mm 2009–13: 5,290 mm
Width	1,915 mm
Height	2006–08: 1,478 mm 2009–13: 1,476 mm
Kerb weight	2,475 kg
Designer	Dirk van Braeckel (2001)

Bentley Continental GT2003–2011

Bentley Continental GT
Specification	Value
Production	March 2003–2011
Platform	Volkswagen Group D1
Engines	6.0 L W12 twin-turbo
Transmissions	6-speed ZF 6HP 26A tiptronic automatic
Wheelbase	2,746 mm
Length	4,808 mm: 2003–2005 4,804 mm: 2006–2011
Width	1,918 mm: 2003–2005 & GTC 1,946 mm: Supersports 1,915 mm: 2009–2011 Coupe 1,966 mm: 2009–2011 Convertible
Height	1,390 mm 1,380 mm: Speed 1,398 mm: GTC
Kerb weight	2,350 kg 2,485 kg: GTC
Designer	Raul Pires, Dirk van Braeckel (2000)

Bentley Continental GT2003–2011

Bentley Continental GT
Specification	Value
Production	March 2003–2011
Platform	Volkswagen Group D1
Engines	6.0 L W12 twin-turbo
Transmissions	6-speed ZF 6HP 26A tiptronic automatic
Wheelbase	2,746 mm
Length	4,808 mm: 2003–2005 4,804 mm: 2006–2011
Width	1,918 mm: 2003–2005 & GTC 1,946 mm: Supersports 1,915 mm: 2009–2011 Coupe 1,966 mm: 2009–2011 Convertible
Height	1,390 mm 1,380 mm: Speed 1,398 mm: GTC
Kerb weight	2,350 kg 2,485 kg: GTC
Designer	Raul Pires, Dirk van Braeckel (2000)

Bentley Continental R1991–2003

Bentley Continental R
Specification	Value
Production	1991–2003 1,854 produced
Body styles	2-door 2+2 coupé (Continental R, S, T) 2-door 2+2 Targa top (Continental SC)
Layout	Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel-drive
Platform	Rolls-Royce SZ
Engines	6.75 L turbocharged Bentley V8
Transmissions	4-speed GM 4L80-E automatic
Wheelbase	Continental R: 3,061 mm Continental T: 2,959 mm
Length	Continental R: 5,342 mm Continental T: 5,240 mm
Width	2,045 mm
Height	1,463 mm
Kerb weight	2,422 kg
Class	Grand tourer (S)
Assembly	United Kingdom: Crewe (Bentley Crewe)
Designer	John Heffernan Ken Greenley

Bentley Continental R1991–2003

Bentley Continental R
Specification	Value
Production	1991–2003 1,854 produced
Body styles	2-door 2+2 coupé (Continental R, S, T) 2-door 2+2 Targa top (Continental SC)
Layout	Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel-drive
Platform	Rolls-Royce SZ
Engines	6.75 L turbocharged Bentley V8
Transmissions	4-speed GM 4L80-E automatic
Wheelbase	Continental R: 3,061 mm Continental T: 2,959 mm
Length	Continental R: 5,342 mm Continental T: 5,240 mm
Width	2,045 mm
Height	1,463 mm
Kerb weight	2,422 kg
Class	Grand tourer (S)
Assembly	United Kingdom: Crewe (Bentley Crewe)
Designer	John Heffernan Ken Greenley

Bentley Continental R1991–2003

Bentley Continental R
Specification	Value
Production	1991–2003 1,854 produced
Body styles	2-door 2+2 coupé (Continental R, S, T) 2-door 2+2 Targa top (Continental SC)
Layout	Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel-drive
Platform	Rolls-Royce SZ
Engines	6.75 L turbocharged Bentley V8
Transmissions	4-speed GM 4L80-E automatic
Wheelbase	Continental R: 3,061 mm Continental T: 2,959 mm
Length	Continental R: 5,342 mm Continental T: 5,240 mm
Width	2,045 mm
Height	1,463 mm
Kerb weight	2,422 kg
Class	Grand tourer (S)
Assembly	United Kingdom: Crewe (Bentley Crewe)
Designer	John Heffernan Ken Greenley

Engines and transmissions

Model years	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel
2025–2026	4.0 L, 8 cyl plug-in hybrid	8-speed automated manual	All-wheel drive	Petrol (premium) and electricity
2020–2024	4.0 L, 8 cyl	8-speed automated manual	All-wheel drive	Petrol (premium)
2020–2024	6.0 L, 12 cyl	8-speed automated manual	All-wheel drive	Petrol (premium)
2016–2018	6.0 L, 12 cyl	8-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	Petrol (premium)
2013–2017	4.0 L, 8 cyl	8-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	Petrol (premium)
2013–2015	6.0 L, 12 cyl	8-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	Petrol (premium) or E85
2011–2013	6.0 L, 12 cyl	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	Petrol (premium) or E85
2010	6.0 L, 12 cyl	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	Petrol (premium)
2004–2009	6.0 L, 12 cyl	6-speed automatic	Four-wheel or all-wheel drive	Petrol (premium)
2001, 2003	6.8 L, 8 cyl	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	Petrol (premium)
2000	6.7 L, 8 cyl	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	Petrol (premium)

Fuel economy (EPA)

Model years	Configuration	Combined	City	Highway	Electric range
2025–2026	4.0 L, 8 cyl plug-in hybrid · 8-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive	12.4 L/100 km	13.8 L/100 km	10.7 L/100 km	48 km
2020–2024	4.0 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive	12.4–14.7 L/100 km	14.7–16.8 L/100 km	9.0–11.2 L/100 km	–
2020–2024	6.0 L, 12 cyl · 8-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive	15.7–16.8 L/100 km	19.6 L/100 km	11.8–13.1 L/100 km	–
2013–2018	6.0 L, 12 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive	15.7–18.1 L/100 km	19.6–21.4 L/100 km	11.2–12.4 L/100 km	–
2013–2017	4.0 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive	13.1–14.7 L/100 km	15.7–18.1 L/100 km	9.4–10.2 L/100 km	–
2010–2013	6.0 L, 12 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive	16.8–19.6 L/100 km	19.6–23.5 L/100 km	12.4–13.8 L/100 km	–
2004–2009	6.0 L, 12 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive	18.1–19.6 L/100 km	23.5 L/100 km	13.8–14.7 L/100 km	–
2001, 2003	6.8 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive	19.6 L/100 km	23.5 L/100 km	15.7 L/100 km	–
2000	6.7 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive	19.6 L/100 km	23.5 L/100 km	15.7 L/100 km	–

Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.

EU type-approval data

Years	Powertrain	Engine	Power	Mass	CO₂	Electric range
2025	Petrol plug-in hybrid	3996 cm³	382 kW (519 PS)	2534–2711 kg	29–98 g/km (WLTP)	82–85 km · 198–279 Wh/km
2024–2025	Petrol plug-in hybrid	3996 cm³	441 kW (600 PS)	2534–2711 kg	29–93 g/km (WLTP)	82–85 km · 198–279 Wh/km
2019–2024	Petrol	3996 cm³	404 kW (549 PS)	2240–2410 kg	268–284 g/km (WLTP)	–
2021–2024	Petrol	5950 cm³	485 kW (659 PS)	2348–2511 kg	311–320 g/km (WLTP)	–
2018–2021	Petrol	5950 cm³	467 kW (635 PS)	2319–2489 kg	308–336 g/km (WLTP)	–
2017–2019	Petrol	5998 cm³	522 kW (710 PS)	2355–2530 kg	358–362 g/km (NEDC)	–
2012–2018	Petrol	3993 cm³	373 kW (507 PS)	2370–2545 kg	246–254 g/km (NEDC)	–
2014–2018	Petrol	3993 cm³	388 kW (528 PS)	2370–2545 kg	246–258 g/km (NEDC)	–
2014–2017	Petrol	5998 cm³	467 kW (635 PS)	2395–2570 kg	338–347 g/km (NEDC)	–
2011–2015	Petrol	5998 cm³	423 kW (575 PS)	2395–2570 kg	338–384 g/km (NEDC)	–
2012–2015	Petrol	5998 cm³	460 kW (625 PS)	2395–2570 kg	338–347 g/km (NEDC)	–
2011–2013	E85 flex-fuel	5998 cm³	423 kW (575 PS)	2395–2570 kg	384 g/km (NEDC)	–

Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.

Key specifications

Key specifications
Specification	Value
EPA size class	Subcompact car, Minicompact car, Compact car, Two-seater, Midsize car
Model years in EPA data	2000–2001, 2003–2018, 2020–2026
Powertrains	Plug-in hybrid, Petrol, Flex-fuel
Engine displacement	4.0–6.8 L
Cylinders	8, 12
Transmission types	Automated manual, Automatic
Drive	All-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive, Rear-wheel drive
Fuel	Petrol (premium) and electricity, Petrol (premium), Petrol (premium) or E85
Configurations listed	90
Forced induction	Turbocharged (on some versions)
Start-stop system	On some versions
Electric motor (EPA)	140 kW DCPM
Luggage volume (EPA)	170–368 L
Passenger volume (EPA)	2,180–2,888 L
Powertrains (EU)	Petrol, Petrol plug-in hybrid, E85 flex-fuel
Engine displacement (EU)	3,993–5,998 cm³
Power (EU)	373–485 kW (507–659 PS)
Mass in running order (EU)	2,240–2,711 kg
Wheelbase (EU)	2,745–2,851 mm

Years and markets

Years and markets
Specification	Value
Model years (US)	2000–2027
New registrations (EU)	2000–2026

Recalls

Bentley Continental recall: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And ConnectionsSteering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections · 2019-12-04

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