Rolls-Royce Continental

What is the Bentley Continental?

The Continental is Bentley’s grand touring name: a luxury car designed for comfortable long-distance travel. The name appears in two distinct eras here. Earlier U.S. versions span 1985–1997, while an EU registration entry refers to the third-generation Continental in 2018.

The Continental R and Continental T belong to Bentley’s earlier grand touring line. The modern Continental GT carries the name forward with a more contemporary design and technology, while retaining its focus on long-distance travel.

Continental generations

The earlier U.S. generations are listed as Continental (1985–1995), Continental R (1991–1997) and Continental T (1996–1997). The Continental T developed the R into a sportier version with a shorter wheelbase. A separate third-generation Continental appears in the EU figures for 2018.

Engines, power and fuel consumption

For the U.S. EPA market, the earlier petrol range used engines from 6.5 to 6.8 litres. Its best combined economy listing is 12 MPG, or 19.6 L/100 km. The European Union registration entry for 2018 identifies a 6.0-litre petrol version producing 467 kW (635 PS). These figures refer to different generations and markets.

The EPA uses its own test procedure in the United States. European fuel economy tests use WLTP or, for older vehicles, NEDC; results from these procedures are not directly comparable.

Where was the Continental sold?

The figures cover the United States and the European Union. U.S. EPA model years are 1985–1997. In the EU, the 2018 registration entry records 34 cars in the listed 6.0-litre petrol, 467 kW (635 PS) configuration.