1998 Bentley Continental

US · Subcompact Cars

The 1998 Bentley Continental is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 6.7L 8-cylinder turbocharged (L410MT2)
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Seating: Not available

Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

6.7L 8-cylinder turbocharged (L410MT2)

Power Output

Not available

Peak Torque

Not available

Combined Economy

12 MPG US (19.6 L/100 km) · EPA

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

AUTOMATIC

Capacity

Not available

Exterior Dimensions

Not available

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	6.7L 8-cylinder turbocharged (L410MT2)
Displacement	6.7 L
Cylinders	8
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	4
Drivetrain	RWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	10 mpg (23.5 L/100 km)
Highway	15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

3 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked October 19, 2026.

97V122000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING COUPLING CAN CONTACT THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPES LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE PIPES TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE PIPES AND BOLTS, AND ANY DAMAGED PIPES WILL BE REPLACED.
Reported August 4, 1997. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 19, 2026

Data verified: October 19, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

1999 Bentley Continental
Gasoline
6.8L 8-cylinder turbocharged (L410MT2) · RWD
12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1998 Bentley Continental have?

6.7L 8-cylinder turbocharged (L410MT2). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1998 Bentley Continental?

Combined fuel economy is 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1998 Bentley Continental front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: RWD.

Are there recalls for the 1998 Bentley Continental?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked October 19, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.