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2018 Bentley Continental GT Supersports specifications

Build SCBGB3ZA-J · 6L 12cyl · All-wheel drive · Convertible

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NHTSA vPIC decode · Pattern-level specifications

  • Decoded Sep 15, 2026
  • 66 known VINs
  • 5 listings reported active
Engine
6L 12cyl W Shaped
Power
700 hp
Transmission
Automatic
Drive
All-wheel drive
Body
Convertible, 2-door
Seats
4
Weight class
Class 2E

The essentials, explained

Engine, transmission & body specifications

As filed by Bentley with NHTSA for this VIN pattern. Fields the filing does not record are left out entirely — a missing row means no recorded value, not a missing feature.

Engine

Displacement
6 L
Cylinders
12
Configuration
W Shaped
Engine model
DJL
Horsepower
700 hp
Fuel type
Gasoline

Drivetrain

Drive type
All-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic
Forward speeds
8

Body & chassis

Body class
Convertible/Cabriolet
NHTSA body type
PASSENGER CAR
Doors
2
Seats
4
Seat rows
2
Manufacturer
BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED

Weight rating

GVWR class
Class 2E
GVWR
6,001–7,000 lb

Gross vehicle weight rating is the loaded ceiling set by the manufacturer, not the car's own weight.

Driver assistance in the recorded decode

  • Adaptive cruise control Optional
  • Blind spot warning Standard

Systems the filing does not record are not listed above. Check the window sticker of the exact car before you rely on any single feature.

How this VIN pattern is read

A 17-character VIN carries two kinds of information: what was built, and which one it is. This page is the first kind — the nine highlighted positions.

VIN positions 1 through 8 read SCBGB3ZA and position 10 reads J. Those nine characters define this build. Position 9 and positions 11 through 17 describe the check digit, assembly plant and production sequence; they are not part of this pattern.

Positions Characters What they encode
1–3 SCB BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED · World manufacturer identifier
4–8 GB3ZA Model, body style, engine and restraint system
9 × Check digit — computed per vehicle, not part of the build
10 J Model year — 2018
11 × Assembly plant
12–17 ×××××× Production sequence number, unique to each vehicle

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Recall status

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Condition & equipment

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66 known VINs for this pattern

Every VIN we have decoded to SCBGB3ZA-J is associated with this pattern in our records. Shared specifications do not mean shared history, condition or installed options.

  • 66 Known VINs
  • 5 Listings reported active

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Useful answers, without the guesswork

2018 Bentley Continental: specification questions

What engine code is recorded for SCBGB3ZA-J?

The recorded engine model is DJL. This is pattern-level data; confirm the installed engine on a vehicle that may have been modified.

Is this an original window sticker?

No. This page summarizes decoded VIN-pattern specifications. An original sticker or build record is needed to verify the optional equipment of a particular car.

Are the known VINs a production total?

No. These are VINs observed in our records. The count does not establish total production or rarity.

Does a missing specification mean the feature is absent?

No. Missing fields mean that a value is not recorded in this decode. Check the individual vehicle and its manufacturer documentation.

Where this data comes from

Specification fields are decoded from the manufacturer's filings in the NHTSA vPIC database, keyed on VIN positions 1–8 and 10. We publish the filed values as they stand and leave out anything the filing does not record.

Vehicle counts come from the 66 VINs of this build we have seen in dealer inventory. They are a sample of the road population, not a production figure.

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Pattern decode updated September 15, 2026.