Verified Performance Tests
Updated Apr 2026 · 42 recorded runs
Bentley Continental 0–60 Times
The Bentley Continental 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 42 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Bentley Continental is the 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed Coupe (First Edition Launch) PHEV, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 10.80 seconds at 130.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Bentley Continental is the 1996 Bentley Continental R Coupe, which took 6.5 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.00 seconds at 93.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Bentley Continental tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.99 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.35 seconds at 114.69 mph.
Fastest 0–60
2.8sec
2025 GT Speed Coupe (First Edition Launch) PHEV
Average 0–60
3.99sec
Across 42 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
12.35sec
@ 114.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.5sec
1996 R Coupe
Across 42 verified runs, the Bentley Continental ranges from 2.8 to 6.5 seconds 0–60, with a 3.99-second average.
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Bentley Continental 0–60 times by model year
42 tests · 17 years
▾
2025
Bentley Continental · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
2.83
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
10.87
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#01
2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed Coupe (First Edition Launch) PHEV
2.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
10.80s
¼ mi @ 130.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 2.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 10.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 130.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 25.9-kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 42
#02
2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed Coupe (First Edition Launch) PHEV
2.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
10.80s
¼ mi @ 130.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 2.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 10.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 130.7 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 25.9-kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 42
#03
2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed Coupe (First Edition Launch) PHEV
2.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.00s
¼ mi @ 127.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 2.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 127.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 25.9-kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 42
2020
Bentley Continental · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
3.35
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
11.75
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#05
2020 Bentley Continental GT V8 Coupe
3.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.70s
¼ mi @ 119.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 119.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 42
#10
2020 Bentley Continental GT V8 Coupe
3.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.80s
¼ mi @ 119.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 119.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 26 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #10 of 42
2019
Bentley Continental · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
3.43
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
11.67
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#06
2019 Bentley Continental GT Coupe
3.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.50s
¼ mi @ 123.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 123.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 42
#07
2019 Bentley Continental GT Coupe
3.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.60s
¼ mi @ 120.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 120.8 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 42
#16
2019 Bentley Continental GT Coupe
3.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.90s
¼ mi @ 119.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 119.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #16 of 42
2018
Bentley Continental · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
3.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
11.50
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#04
2018 Bentley Continental Supersports Coupe
3.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.50s
¼ mi @ 122.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 122.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 11 C / 20 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 42
2017
Bentley Continental · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
3.85
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.25
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#11
2017 Bentley Continental Supersports Coupe
3.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.70s
¼ mi @ 119.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 119.6 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 11 C / 20 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #11 of 42
#30
2017 Bentley Continental GT V8 S Convertible
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.80s
¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 111.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 24 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #30 of 42
2016
Bentley Continental · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
4.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.60
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#20
2016 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible
4.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.60s
¼ mi @ 109.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 109.9 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 20 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #20 of 42
2015
Bentley Continental · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
3.33
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
11.60
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#08
2015 Bentley Continental GT3-R Coupe
3.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.60s
¼ mi @ 119.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 119.8 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 13 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 42
#09
2015 Bentley Continental GT3-R Coupe
3.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.60s
¼ mi @ 120.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 120.1 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 13 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #9 of 42
#12
2015 Bentley Continental GT3-R Coupe
3.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.60s
¼ mi @ 122.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 122.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 13 C / 23 H / 13 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #12 of 42
2014
Bentley Continental · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.30
sec
Recorded Tests
5
#13
2014 Bentley Continental GT V8 S Coupe
3.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.00s
¼ mi @ 116.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 116.6 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #13 of 42
#18
2014 Bentley Continental GT V8 S Coupe
3.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.20s
¼ mi @ 116.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 116.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #18 of 42
#24
2014 Bentley Continental GT V8 S Convertible
4.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.50s
¼ mi @ 114.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 114.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 24 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #24 of 42
#25
2014 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.40s
¼ mi @ 119.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 119.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 20 H / 13.9 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #25 of 42
#26
2014 Bentley Continental GT V8 S Coupe
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.40s
¼ mi @ 112.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 112.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H / 17.8 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #26 of 42
2013
Bentley Continental · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.08
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.42
sec
Recorded Tests
5
#17
2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Coupe
3.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.10s
¼ mi @ 117.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 117.1 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 19 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #17 of 42
#21
2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Coupe
4.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.10s
¼ mi @ 119.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 119.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 19 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #21 of 42
#27
2013 Bentley Continental GT V8 Coupe
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.70s
¼ mi @ 110.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 110.3 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #27 of 42
#28
2013 Bentley Continental GT V8 Coupe
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.50s
¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 111.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H / 20.7 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #28 of 42
#29
2013 Bentley Continental GTC V8 Convertible
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.70s
¼ mi @ 113.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 113.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 24 H / 15 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #29 of 42
2012
Bentley Continental · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.53
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.00
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#33
2012 Bentley Continental GT Coupe
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.80s
¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 111.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 19 H / 14 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #33 of 42
#34
2012 Bentley Continental GT Coupe
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.80s
¼ mi @ 111.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 111.2 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 19 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #34 of 42
#39
2012 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible
4.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.40s
¼ mi @ 104.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 104.7 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 11 C / 19 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #39 of 42
2010
Bentley Continental · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
3.85
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.30
sec
Recorded Tests
4
#14
2010 Bentley Continental Supersports Coupe
3.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.00s
¼ mi @ 118.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 118.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 19 H / 10 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #14 of 42
#15
2010 Bentley Continental Supersports Coupe
3.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.10s
¼ mi @ 113.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 113.8 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 19 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #15 of 42
#19
2010 Bentley Continental Supersports Coupe
3.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.30s
¼ mi @ 115.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 115.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 19 H / 13.9 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #19 of 42
#31
2010 Bentley Continental GTC Speed Convertible
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.80s
¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 111.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 10 C / 17 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #31 of 42
2008
Bentley Continental · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.50
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#22
2008 Bentley Continental GT Speed Coupe
4.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.50s
¼ mi @ 114.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 114.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 10 C / 17 H / 15 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #22 of 42
#23
2008 Bentley Continental GT Speed Coupe
4.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.50s
¼ mi @ 113.4 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 113.4 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 10 C / 17 H / 11 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #23 of 42
2007
Bentley Continental · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.05
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#32
2007 Bentley Continental GT Coupe
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.90s
¼ mi @ 108.5 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 108.5 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 10 C / 17 H / 12.5 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #32 of 42
#38
2007 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.20s
¼ mi @ 107.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 107.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 10 C / 17 H / 11 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #38 of 42
2005
Bentley Continental · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.60
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.00
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#35
2005 Bentley Continental GT Coupe
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.70s
¼ mi @ 111.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 111.2 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 10 C / 16 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #35 of 42
#37
2005 Bentley Continental GT Coupe
4.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.90s
¼ mi @ 109.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 109.7 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 10 C / 16 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #37 of 42
#40
2005 Bentley Continental GT Coupe
4.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.40s
¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 106.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 10 C / 16 H / 9 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #40 of 42
2004
Bentley Continental · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
4.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.90
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#36
2004 Bentley Continental GT Coupe
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.90s
¼ mi @ 110.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 110.2 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 10 C / 16 H / 12.4 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #36 of 42
1998
Bentley Continental · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.50
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#41
1998 Bentley Continental T Coupe
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.50s
¼ mi @ 98.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 98.3 mph
- Engine
- 6.75L Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 10 C / 15 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #41 of 42
1996
Bentley Continental · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.00
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#42
1996 Bentley Continental R Coupe
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.75L Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 10 C / 15 H / 11 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #42 of 42
How we verify Bentley Continental performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Bentley Continental trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Bentley Continental 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Bentley Continental performance FAQs
6 questions
The quickest Bentley Continental on record is the 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed Coupe (First Edition Launch) PHEV, which runs 0–60 mph in 2.8 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 10.80 seconds at 130.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Bentley Continental is the 1996 Bentley Continental R Coupe, which takes 6.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 42 verified runs, a Bentley Continental reaches 60 mph in 3.99 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.35 seconds at roughly 114.7 mph.
We have verified test data for 17 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Bentley Continental can do, not a single marketing claim.
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Other Bentley 0–60 times
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