1997 Bentley Continental T Base
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Photo: 2002 Bentley Continental T front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1996 Bentley Continental T by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1997 Bentley Continental T Auto 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Techno-Classica 2025, Essen (P1046101) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2002 Bentley Continental T rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Continental T (1996–2003); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 2002 Bentley Continental T front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Bentley Continental T by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Bentley Continental T Auto 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Techno-Classica 2025, Essen (P1046101) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Bentley Continental T rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1997 Bentley Continental T Base is a 6.8-liter turbocharged with an automatic 4-spd and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 12 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 10 mpg city and 15 mpg highway (12 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 6.8L 8-cylinder turbocharged |
| Displacement | 6.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 10 MPG |
| Highway | 15 MPG |
| Combined | 12 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1997 Bentley Continental T.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.