1985 Bentley Continental Base
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- Photo: 1990 Bentley Continental in black by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Bentley Continental Convertible by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Bentley Continental 1988 by Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Bentley Continental in green by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Bentley Continental Convertible (35227048506) by Hugh Llewelyn from Keynsham, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1985 Bentley Continental Base is a 6.8-liter with an automatic 3-spd and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 8 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 7 mpg city and 10 mpg highway (8 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 6.8L 8-cylinder |
| Displacement | 6.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 7 MPG |
| Highway | 10 MPG |
| Combined | 8 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Bentley CONTINENTAL. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 7, 2008 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BENTLEY IS RECALLING 14 MY 1980-1982 BENTLEY T2, MY 1980-1987 CONTINENTAL, AND MULSANNE, MY 1980-1982 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW II, MY 1980 SILVER WRAITH II, MY 1980-1987 CORNICHE, SILVER SPIRIT AND MY 1981-1987 SILVER SPUR PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY, AVAILABLE AS A REPLACEMENT PART, HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE A DEFECT IN THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATION OF THE RUBBER HOSE. THE HOSE MAY DEGRADE UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-617-488-8500.
NHTSA campaign 08V585000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.