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← Bentley Continental GT · 2003-2011 · Mk1

Bentley Continental GT Mk1

Headline trim: Supersports W12 — 621 bhp, 0-62 in 3.7s.

Bentley Continental GT Mk1 press photo
Verdict
B
BHP
621 bhp
0–60
3.7 s
Top speed
204 mph
MPG
17.0 mpg
Used
£14,000-£42,000

Strengths

  • First modern Bentley GT
  • 6.0 W12 (552-621 bhp)
  • Coupe and Convertible

Weaknesses

  • Coil pack failures
  • Air suspension cost
  • Heavy fuel use

Notable tech

  • VW Phaeton-derived platform
  • 6.0 W12
  • 6AT (ZF)
  • Permanent AWD
  • Air suspension
  • Coupe and GTC Convertible
  • Speed and Supersports trims

Common issues

  • Coil packs
  • Air suspension
  • 6AT mechatronic
  • Fuel use

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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Continental GT W12
BHP552
Torque650 Nm
0–604.8 s
Top198 mph
MPG17 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT
Continental GTC W12
BHP552
Torque650 Nm
0–604.8 s
Top195 mph
MPG17 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT
Continental GT Speed W12
BHP600
Torque750 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top203 mph
MPG17 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT
Continental GT Supersports W12
BHP621
Torque800 Nm
0–603.7 s
Top204 mph
MPG17 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT