2012 Bentley Continental

    New from

    $405,714 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    16.3 - 16.5 L / 100km

    About the Bentley Continental

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Bentley Continental is a Super Sports offered in a 2D Coupe body style. Available in Australia from $405,714 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $531,630 for the Supersports.

    There are 2 variants of the Continental available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2011.

    The Bentley Continental is only available with an null motor that produces 463kW and 800Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2012 Continental is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    182.33 - 206.7 kW/t
    127.72 kW/t
    326.98 kW/t
    Boot Space
    358 - 370 litres
    100 litres
    460 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    16.3 - 16.5 L/100km
    7.8 L/100km
    17.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    545 - 552 km
    488 km
    897 km
    Price
    $405,714 - $531,630
    $177,800
    $789,000
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 7 years
    1 year
    7 years

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    2012 Bentley Continental Price

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    6.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, E85, 4x4$405,714
    *excl. on-roads

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    2012 Bentley Continental Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
      • Disc Player Glove Box Media Type: Cd
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: Pl63
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 182.33
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 45.00
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Parking Assistance Front Location: Front
      • Parking Assistance Front Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 358
      • Front Headroom (mm): 940
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1075
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1508
      • Front Track (mm): 1664
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.0
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 36.6
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.3
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 30.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.8
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11300
      • Overall Height (mm): 1404
      • Overall Length (mm): 4806
      • Overall Width (mm): 1944
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 930
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 766
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1442
      • Rear Track (mm): 1655
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2746
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 1.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 2.0
      • Bore Engine: 84.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 384
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 6.0
      • Engine (cc): 5998
      • Engine Configuration: W
      • Number Of Cylinders: 12
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 90.2
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Additional Fuel Types - Premium Unleaded Fuel: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 90
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: E85
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Alcohol
      • Other Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood & Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 545
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 16.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 11.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 8.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 25.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 3.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 16.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.6
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 318
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 198
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 575
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 423
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 700
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1700
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Heated
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Air
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Air
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
      • Limited Slip Differential Center Type: Mechanical
      • Transmission Code: 6hp-28
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2320
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 275
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275

    Supersports

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Ipod Front
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 206.7
    • Convenience
      • Automatic Door Closing Side Doors
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 30.00
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 370
      • Front Track (mm): 1623
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11400
      • Overall Height (mm): 1390
      • Overall Length (mm): 4804
      • Overall Width (mm): 1945
      • Rear Track (mm): 1657
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2745
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 388
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
    • Fuel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: E85
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Suede
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Chrome And Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 552
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 16.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 25.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 4.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 16.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 3.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 329
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 204
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 630
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 463
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 800
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Racing
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Racing
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Code: 6hp26
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Column
    • Visibility
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2565
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2240
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
    Removes from Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 182.33
    • Convenience
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 45.00
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 358
      • Front Track (mm): 1664
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11300
      • Overall Height (mm): 1404
      • Overall Length (mm): 4806
      • Overall Width (mm): 1944
      • Rear Track (mm): 1655
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2746
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 384
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood & Leather
    • Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 545
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 16.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 25.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 3.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 16.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.6
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 318
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 198
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 575
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 423
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 700
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1700
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Heated
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Code: 6hp-28
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
    • Visibility
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2320
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
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    2012 Bentley Continental Dimensions

    1404mm
    1944mm
    4806mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2012 Bentley Continental Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Bentley Continental

    The most fuel efficient Bentley Continental is the Supersports with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 6.0L Turbo Multi-Point Injection and uses 16.3L of E85 per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Bentley ContinentalFuel TypeCombined
    6.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, E85, 4x4E8516.5 L/100km
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    2012 Bentley Continental Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Bentley Continental?

    The Bentley Continental offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Bentley Continental FAQs

    The cheapest Bentley Continental is the Base that starts from $405,714.

    The most expensive Bentley Continental is the Supersports that starts from $531,630.

    The best towing capacity of a Bentley Continental is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and Supersports.

    The largest Bentley Continental is the Base which measures 1944mm wide, 4806mm in length and sits 1404mm tall.

    The most powerful Bentley Continental is the Supersports which has 463kW of power from its 6.0L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Bentley Continental is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Bentley Continental is the Base which weighs 2750 kg (kerb weight).

    The Bentley Continental uses E85.