Bentley Continental Horsepower & Torque (2002 - 2024): Your Go-To Guide

The Bentley Continental is a luxury grand tourer renowned for its blend of high performance and opulent design, with a legacy dating back to the 1950s as a high-speed touring icon.

Since its modern revival in 2002, the Continental has seen significant performance advancements, starting with a 400-hp V-8 and evolving to a 700-hp 6.0L W-12 in 2018.

The current 2024 model features a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V-8 producing 542 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque, paired with an advanced all-wheel-drive (AWD) system and an 8-speed automatic transmission.

This evolution highlights Bentley's commitment to delivering both power and refinement.

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2024 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The Bentley Continental features a horsepower range from 542 hp with a 4.0L V-8 engine to 650 hp with a 6.0L W12 engine, both utilizing an all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration.

Torque output varies from 568 lb-ft with the 4.0L V-8 to 664 lb-ft with the 6.0L W12 engine.

Both engine options are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.

2023 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The 2023 Bentley Continental features a horsepower range from 542 hp with a 4.0L engine to 650 hp with a 6.0L engine.

Torque output varies from 568 lb-ft with the 4.0L engine to 664 lb-ft with the 6.0L engine, both utilizing an AWD configuration and an 8-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.

2022 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The 2022 Bentley Continental features a horsepower range from 542 hp with a 4.0L engine to 650 hp with a 6.0L engine.

Torque output varies from 568 lb-ft with the 4.0L engine to 664 lb-ft with the 6.0L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive drivetrain.

2021 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The 2021 Bentley Continental is equipped with a 4.0L V8 engine producing a consistent output of 542 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque.

This model features an 8-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability and an all-wheel-drive drivetrain configuration.

2020 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The vehicle features a horsepower range from 542 hp with a 4.0L V8 engine to 626 hp with a 6.0L engine.

Torque output varies from 568 lb-ft with the 4.0L engine to 664 lb-ft with the 6.0L engine.

It is equipped with an all-wheel-drive system and an 8-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.

2019 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The 2019 Bentley Continental is equipped with a 6.0L engine that produces a consistent output of 626 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque.

This model features an all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.

2018 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The Bentley Continental features a horsepower range from 500 hp with a 4.0L engine to 700 hp with a 6.0L engine.

Torque output varies from 487 lb-ft with the 4.0L engine to 750 lb-ft with the 6.0L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive drivetrain.

2017 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The Bentley Continental features a horsepower range from 500 hp with a 4.0L engine to 633 hp with a 6.0L engine.

Torque output varies from 487 lb-ft with the 4.0L engine to 620 lb-ft with the 6.0L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive drivetrain.

2016 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The Bentley Continental features a horsepower range from 500 hp with the 4.0L engine to 626 hp with the 6.0L engine.

Torque output varies from 487 lb-ft with the 4.0L engine to 605 lb-ft with the 6.0L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive drivetrain.

2015 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The Bentley Continental features a horsepower range from 500 hp with a 4.0L V8 engine to 626 hp with a 6.0L engine.

Torque output varies from 487 lb-ft with the 4.0L engine to 605 lb-ft with the 6.0L engine, both utilizing an all-wheel-drive system and an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2014 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The Bentley Continental features a horsepower range from 500 hp with a 4.0L V8 engine to 616 hp with a 6.0L V8 engine.

Torque output varies from 487 lb-ft with the 4.0L engine to 590 lb-ft with the 6.0L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive drivetrain.

2013 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The Bentley Continental features a horsepower range from 500 hp with a 4.0L V8 engine to 621 hp with a 6.0L Ethanol engine.

Torque output varies from 479 lb-ft with the 6.0L Ethanol engine to 590 lb-ft with the 6.0L Ethanol engine in the Supersports configuration.

All configurations utilize an all-wheel drive system and a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.

2011 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The Bentley Continental features a 6.0L Ethanol engine, producing a horsepower range of 552 hp to 621 hp, depending on the configuration.

Torque output varies from 479 lb-ft to 590 lb-ft, also based on the engine configuration.

It utilizes an all-wheel-drive system and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.

2010 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The Bentley Continental features a 6.0L engine, producing a horsepower range of 552 hp to 621 hp, with the higher output achieved using ethanol fuel.

Torque ranges from 479 lb-ft to 590 lb-ft, also contingent on the use of ethanol in the engine configuration.

The vehicle is equipped with an all-wheel-drive system and a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.

2009 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The Bentley Continental features a 6.0L engine, producing a horsepower range of 552 hp to 600 hp, depending on the configuration.

Torque output varies from 479 lb-ft to 553 lb-ft, both achieved with the same engine size.

The vehicle is equipped with an all-wheel-drive system and a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.

2008 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The Bentley Continental features a 6.0L engine, producing a horsepower range of 552 hp to 600 hp, with the difference attributed to engine tuning.

Torque output varies from 479 lb-ft to 553 lb-ft, also dependent on engine tuning.

It is equipped with an all-wheel-drive system and a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.

2007 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The Bentley Continental features a 6.0L engine that produces a consistent horsepower of 552 hp and torque of 479 lb-ft.

This model is equipped with an all-wheel-drive system and utilizes a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.

2006 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The Bentley Continental features a 6.0L engine that produces a consistent horsepower of 552 hp and torque of 479 lb-ft.

This model is equipped with an all-wheel-drive system and utilizes a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.

2005 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a 6.0L engine that produces a consistent output of 552 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque.

This model features an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and Tiptronic functionality.

2004 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a 6.0L engine producing a consistent 550 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque.

This model features an all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2003 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a 6.0-liter W12 engine producing 420 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque. It features a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and a rear-wheel-drive configuration.

2002 Bentley Continental Horsepower

The Bentley Continental features a horsepower range of 400 hp to 420 hp, with the increase attributed to engine tuning variations.

Torque output ranges from 616 lb-ft to 645 lb-ft, also influenced by engine tuning.

It is equipped with a rear-wheel drive configuration and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.