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Vehicles›Make›Bentley›Model›Continental

1997 Bentley Continental

United Kingdom Gasoline 2WD CoupeUpdated Oct 12, 2026

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Vehicle Details

Year: 1997
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: 6,750 cc

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: 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

Gross Weight: 2,850 kg (6,283 lb)
Cargo Capacity: 400 kg (882 lb)
Max Roof Load: 70 kg (154 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Coupé

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Folding: Electrical

Windows

Window Lifts, Front: Powered

Other Equipment

Normal Roof: Yes

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen
Fog Lights: Yes

Fog Lights

Front: Yes

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Trip Computer: Yes
Tachometer: Analogue

Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer

Display: Yes

Climate Control

Air Condition: 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

Safety & Security

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Yes

Other Features

Immobiliser: Yes
Central Locking: Yes

Airbags

Frontal Airbag: Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -

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

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ContinentalModel24 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Coupe

Variant

Continental Coupe Generations1 of 3

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

405 hp

Drivetrain

2WD

Fuel

Transmission

Automatic, 4-speed

Gasoline