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Continental
1996 Bentley Continental
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Oct 12, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1996
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Continental T Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
405 hp
Power (kW)
298 kW
Torque
830 Nm (612 lb-ft)
Top speed
245 km/h
(152 mph)
0–60 mph
6.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
6.3 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
5,222 mm
(205.6 in)
Width
1,870 mm
(73.6 in)
Height
1,460 mm
(57.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,960 mm
(116.5 in)
Curb weight
2,450 kg
(5,401 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,150 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
104.1 mm
(4.1 in)
Stroke
99 mm
(3.9 in)
Engine Configuration
6,750 cc
V-Engine
Turbocharger
Yes
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Brakes
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
108 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
28.1 litres / 100 km
Highway
13.2 litres / 100 km
Combined
18.7 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,550 mm
(61.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,550 mm
(61.0 in)
Turning Circle
12.1 m
Ground Clearance
140 mm
(5.5 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Folding
Electrical
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Other Equipment
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Tachometer
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Safety & Security
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Airbags
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
Gross Weight
2,850 kg
(6,283 lb)
Cargo Capacity
400 kg
(882 lb)
Max Roof Load
70 kg
(154 lb)
Normal Roof
Yes
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
Yes
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
347 litres
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Yes
Frontal Airbag
Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -
Bentley
123 vehicles
Continental
Model
24 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Continental Standard
1991–2017
Continental Coupe Generations
1 of 3
1st Generation
1991–2003
Year
1996
Powertrain
Continental T Automatic
Horsepower
405 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
2WD
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
