2012 Bentley Continental Supersports — Full Specifications
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The 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is a coupe powered by a 6L 12-cyl turbo premium gasoline engine. It returns around 17 mpg (UK) / 14 mpg (US EPA) combined. Owners often keep a Bentley Continental Supersports workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
Related listing: see also the 2012 Bentley Continental page for the base Continental listing, which may cover additional engines and body styles.
Compared with the 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports: Fuel economy is essentially unchanged at around 17 mpg (UK) combined. The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged.
Full Specifications
| Engine | 6L 12-cyl turbo |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Fuel Type | Premium Gasoline |
| Powertrain | Conventional |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Body Style | Coupe |
| Fuel Economy (UK) | 17 combined / 14 urban / 23 extra-urban mpg |
| Fuel Economy (US EPA) | 14 combined / 12 city / 19 highway mpg |
| CO₂ Emissions | 394 g/km |
| EPA Est. Annual Fuel Cost | $5,850 (15,000 mi/yr, US prices) |
Engine & Transmission Options
EPA lists 1 configuration for the 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports, all with the 6L 12-cyl turbo engine. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG (UK) | MPG (US) | CO₂ g/km | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6L 12-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 14 (12/19) | 394 | $5,850 |
MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.
Owner Essentials for the 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports
Running Costs: 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports
Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports at 17 mpg combined, expect roughly 2,139 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $5,850 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.
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2012 Bentley Continental Supersports Safety Ratings (NHTSA)
No NHTSA crash-test rating is on record for this model year. The NHTSA rates only a subset of vehicles each year; you can browse every rated vehicle on our NHTSA Safety Ratings hub.
How It Compares
How does the Bentley Continental Supersports compare to similar coupes? For context, coupes in our database average around 25 mpg (UK) combined — this model's 17 mpg figure is 8 mpg below that average. Its 394 g/km CO₂ figure is 116 g/km higher than the 278 g/km average for coupes on this site. This comparison is based on 1072 coupes in our dataset.
Bentley models in our database average about 19 mpg (UK) combined on their most efficient configuration; the 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports's 17 mpg is 2 mpg below that make average. Its 394 g/km CO₂ figure is 39 g/km higher than the 355 g/km Bentley average.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026
Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What engine does the 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports have?
It's fitted with a 6L 12-cyl turbo premium gasoline engine, paired with a automatic (s6) transmission.
What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports?
The most efficient configuration returns around 17 mpg (UK) combined, or 14 mpg on the US EPA cycle.
How much does the 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports cost to fuel per year?
The US EPA estimates about $5,850 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration, based on 15,000 miles of mixed driving and national average fuel prices. Your own cost will depend on mileage and local prices.
Is the Bentley Continental Supersports's fuel economy good for a coupe?
It returns around 17 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 25 mpg among the coupes we track.