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Bentley Continental GT (2018–2024) buying guide
The third Continental GT, built from 2018 to 2024 as a coupé and convertible. It launched with a 6.0 twin-turbo W12, the 4.0 twin-turbo V8 followed in 2019, and every version has an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
The versions
- W12: 5950cc twin-turbo W12, 626bhp
- Speed (from 2021): W12, 650bhp
- V8 (from 2019): 3996cc twin-turbo V8, 542bhp, about 50kg lighter than the W12
- Eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox on all versions
- Coupé and convertible; carbon ceramic brakes on some cars
What to check on a third-generation Continental GT
3 model-specific things to look at when you view one. They're a starting point, not the full inspection.
Power steering recall work
What to look for: Ask a Bentley dealer to confirm from the VIN that all recall work has been done, and on the drive check the steering feels consistent with no warning messages.
Why it matters: Early cars were recalled in January 2019 for a power steering software fault, fixed with an update, and again in July 2019 for a power steering wiring harness that could short circuit and needed a new loom. Most cars will have been dealt with by now, so this is a paperwork check.
Air suspension ride height
What to look for: Look at the car on level ground, ideally after it has stood overnight, and check all four corners sit at the same height. Listen for knocks from the front over rough roads.
Why it matters: The three-chamber air springs are complex, and evo advises checking they're in good working order on any used example. Bentley specialists find that the air springs and their seals harden and leak with age; a small drop overnight is normal, but a corner sitting noticeably low points to a leak, and an unchecked leak makes the compressor work harder.
Electrics, roof and sunroof
What to look for: Try every electrical feature, including the windows, seats and, if fitted, the rotating centre display through all three positions. On a convertible, run the roof through a full cycle; on a coupé with a glass sunroof, check it opens, closes and seals.
Why it matters: There's a lot of electronics to confirm. Recalls covered a poorly secured sunroof on some cars built in January 2020, and convertibles built between August 2019 and July 2020 whose roof could be operated from too far away, fixed with software. A dealer check confirms both.
Also in the full guide
- The W12's major service
- The cold start, test drive and paperwork checks for the exact version you're viewing
The full guide to the third-generation Continental GT
The CrankSight guide walks you round the car on your phone at the viewing, with every check for the exact version you're looking at: what to look for, where to find it, and what anything you find is likely to cost. As you go it builds an assessment of that car, and if you view more than one, it lines them up side by side.
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Other generations
Bentley Continental GT (2003–2011) · Bentley Continental GT (2011–2018)
General points for the model, last checked October 2026. Every car is different, so treat this as a guide to what to look at, not a verdict on any car. CrankSight is independent and has no connection with Bentley.