Bentley Continental Transmission Specifications
The 2026 Bentley Continental uses Automatic (AM-S8), Automatic (S8) transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2026):
The Bentley Continental comes with Automatic (AM-S8).
Bentley Continental Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 6.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 6.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 6.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 6.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 6.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 6.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 6.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 6.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 6.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 6.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 6.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 6.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 6.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Bentley Continental Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Bentley Continental have?
The Bentley Continental is offered with Automatic (AM-S8), Automatic (S8) (2026 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Bentley Continental come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Bentley Continental in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.