Bentley Continental 0–60 Times
The Bentley Continental 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 43 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production Bentley Continental is the 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed Coupe (First Edition Launch) PHEV, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 2.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 10.80 seconds at 130.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Bentley Continental is the 1996 Bentley Continental R Coupe, which took 6.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.00 seconds at 93.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Across the 43 verified production tests of the Bentley Continental, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.97 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.33 seconds at 114.93 mph.
Fastest 0–60 2.80sec 2025 GT Speed Coupe (First Edition Launch) PHEV · stock
Average 0–60 3.97sec Across 43 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 12.33sec @ 114.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 6.50sec 1996 R Coupe
Across 43 verified production runs, the Bentley Continental ranges from 2.80 to 6.50 seconds 0–60, with a 3.97-second average.
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Bentley Continental Performance Overview
Bentley’s Continental performance story spans 1996 to 2025, covered here by 42 independently verified tests. It begins with the pre-GT coupes, where the 1996 R Coupe reached 60 mph in 6.5 seconds and the 1998 T Coupe cut that to 6.2. The modern Continental era arrived in 2004 with the first-generation GT and its twin-turbo gasoline powertrains, immediately resetting the model’s pace with a 4.4-second 0-60 run in the 2004 GT Coupe, then 4.0 seconds in the 2008 GT Speed Coupe as output climbed through a 552–621 hp range.
The 1st Gen (2004–2011) peaked at 3.6 seconds in the 2010 Supersports Coupe, and the 2nd Gen (2012–2018) pushed further with broader 500–700 hp twin-turbo gasoline offerings. Key benchmarks in that period included 3.3 seconds for the 2015 GT3-R Coupe and 3.2 seconds for the 2018 Supersports Coupe, which stood as the quickest Continental until the latest generation.
In the 3rd Gen (2019–present), the Continental adds powertrain diversity, expanding from gasoline V8 models to plug-in hybrid performance. With outputs now ranging from 542 to 771 hp, the current high point is the 2.8-second 0-60 time and 10.8-second quarter-mile of the 2025 GT Speed Coupe (First Edition Launch) PHEV, the fastest Continental yet recorded.
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Bentley Continental 0–60 Times by Generation: 1st Gen to 3rd Gen
3 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
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| 3rd Gen | 2019–present | 3.19s | 2.80s — 2025 GT Speed Coupe (First Edition Launch) PHEV | 8 | The 3rd Gen generation (2019–present) averaged 3.19 seconds to 60 mph across 8 production tests, led by the 2025 GT Speed Coupe (First Edition Launch) PHEV at 2.80 seconds. Output ranged from 542 to 771 hp across 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8, 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 25.9-kWh, 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12 configurations. |
| 2nd Gen | 2012–2018 | 3.95s | 3.20s — 2018 Supersports Coupe | 20 | The 2nd Gen generation (2012–2018) averaged 3.95 seconds to 60 mph across 20 production tests, led by the 2018 Supersports Coupe at 3.20 seconds. Output ranged from 500 to 700 hp across 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8, 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12 configurations. |
| 1st Gen | 2004–2011 | 4.22s | 3.60s — 2010 Supersports Coupe | 12 | The 1st Gen generation (2004–2011) averaged 4.22 seconds to 60 mph across 12 production tests, led by the 2010 Supersports Coupe at 3.60 seconds. Output ranged from 552 to 621 hp across 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12 configurations. |
3rd Gen 2019–present
Avg 0–60 3.19s
Fastest 2.80s
Tests 8
2025 GT Speed Coupe (First Edition Launch) PHEV
The 3rd Gen generation (2019–present) averaged 3.19 seconds to 60 mph across 8 production tests, led by the 2025 GT Speed Coupe (First Edition Launch) PHEV at 2.80 seconds. Output ranged from 542 to 771 hp across 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8, 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 25.9-kWh, 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12 configurations.
2nd Gen 2012–2018
Avg 0–60 3.95s
Fastest 3.20s
Tests 20
2018 Supersports Coupe
The 2nd Gen generation (2012–2018) averaged 3.95 seconds to 60 mph across 20 production tests, led by the 2018 Supersports Coupe at 3.20 seconds. Output ranged from 500 to 700 hp across 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8, 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12 configurations.
1st Gen 2004–2011
Avg 0–60 4.22s
Fastest 3.60s
Tests 12
2010 Supersports Coupe
The 1st Gen generation (2004–2011) averaged 4.22 seconds to 60 mph across 12 production tests, led by the 2010 Supersports Coupe at 3.60 seconds. Output ranged from 552 to 621 hp across 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12 configurations.
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Bentley Continental 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
43 production tests · 18 years ▾
2026 Bentley Continental
1 production run Avg 0–60 3.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 11.20 sec
Production Tests 1
#04
2026 Bentley Continental GT S Coupe
3.00sec 0–60
11.20s ¼ mi @ 125.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 125.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 25.9-kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 671 hp
- Torque
- 686 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 5,530 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 8.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 43 production runs
How we verify Bentley Continental performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. 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 verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Bentley Continental performance FAQs
11 questions The 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed Coupe (First Edition Launch) PHEV reaches 60 mph in 2.8 seconds in the quickest verified runs. Other tests recorded 2.9 seconds. It also runs the quarter mile in 10.8 seconds at up to 130.7 mph, making the current 2025 car the quickest Continental on record.
The fastest Bentley Continental on record is the 2025 GT Speed Coupe (First Edition Launch) PHEV. It posts a 0-60 time of 2.8 seconds and a best quarter-mile run of 10.8 seconds at 130 mph. That makes it quicker than every earlier Continental test in the archive.
The fastest stock Bentley Continental is also the overall fastest one: the 2025 GT Speed Coupe (First Edition Launch) PHEV. It has recorded 0-60 in 2.8 seconds and a 10.8-second quarter mile. All 42 Continental tests on record are production vehicles, so there is no modified result faster than that.
The 3rd Gen Bentley Continental, covering 2019 onward, averages 3.19 seconds from 0-60 across 8 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 2.8 seconds by the 2025 GT Speed Coupe (First Edition Launch) PHEV. That makes the current generation the fastest Continental generation on record.
The 2nd Gen Bentley Continental, covering 2012 to 2018, averages 3.95 seconds from 0-60 across 20 tests. The quickest version is the 2018 Supersports Coupe at 3.2 seconds. That generation significantly improved performance over the 1st Gen while staying behind the newer 3rd Gen cars.
The 1st Gen Bentley Continental, covering 2004 to 2011, averages 4.22 seconds from 0-60 across 12 tests. The fastest recorded model is the 2010 Supersports Coupe at 3.6 seconds. At the other end of the range, the slowest Continental on record is the 1996 R Coupe at 6.5 seconds.
The quickest Bentley Continental Supersports on record is the 2018 Supersports Coupe at 3.2 seconds from 0-60. Across 5 Supersports Coupe tests, the average 0-60 time is 3.54 seconds. That makes the Supersports one of the fastest gasoline-only Continental variants ever tested.
Across verified runs, the Supersports Coupe is quicker. The GT Coupe averages 4.16 seconds to 60 mph, with a best of 3.3 seconds across 10 tests. The Supersports Coupe averages 3.54 seconds, with a best of 3.2 seconds across 5 tests. On both average and best run, the Supersports leads.
The GT V8 Coupe is quicker on record than the standard GT Speed Coupe grouping here. The GT V8 Coupe averages 3.78 seconds to 60 mph with a best of 3.3 seconds across 4 tests. The GT Speed Coupe averages 3.95 seconds with a best of 3.8 seconds across 4 tests.
Across all 42 Bentley Continental tests on record, the average 0-60 time is 3.99 seconds. That includes every production test logged for the model, since there are no modified entries in the archive. It gives a useful full-range view of Continental performance across multiple generations and trims.
Across all 42 Bentley Continental tests, the average quarter-mile time is 12.35 seconds at 114.7 mph. The quickest quarter-mile result belongs to the 2025 GT Speed Coupe (First Edition Launch) PHEV, which ran 10.8 seconds at 130 mph. Another verified run reached 130.7 mph at the finish.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
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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