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Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Exotic
Production years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

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In the '90s, Bentley was nicknamed as the Rolls-Royce for the driver. Basically, it featured the same luxury, but the cabin was more driver-oriented. It was the same for the Continental R.

In the early '80s, Rolls-Royce management decided to design a Bentley that would not share the bodywork with a Rolls-Royce. To be offered exclusively as Bentley and resemble the glorious racing history of the B-winged brand. After various delays and stops into the program, the car was officially launched at the 1991 Geneva Motor Show. It was a surprise for everyone: Bentley showed a stunning coupe with the name Continental R. Continental was used by Bentley in the '50s and the R meant “Roadholding”.

The streamlined bodywork was very long for a coupe. It was longer than a long-wheelbase Mercedes-Benz S-Class from 1991. But the flowing lines of the aerodynamically worked body hid the 5.4 m (210”) long vehicle. The wheelbase measured 3.0 meters (120”). The lowered roof when compared with the Bentley Mulsanne. The mesh-grille looked even more impressive due to its size, between the four rounded headlights designed in an old-fashion way.

The interior was built for comfort. Even though the car resembled a sporty history, it had to be fitted with British luxury. Expensive leather and wood trims were extensively used in the handcrafted cabin. A “Sport” button was installed on the top of the gear selector that would alter the engine and gearbox management and also stiffened the suspension.

The powerful, turbocharged, 6.75-liter V8 was one of the torquiest engines installed in a regular car on those times. And it was upgraded over the years from 650 Nm (450 lb-ft) of torque up to 881 Nm (650 lb-ft) for the 1998.

BENTLEY Continental R 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
  3 gasoline engines
  • 6.75L V8 4AT RWD (320 HP)
  • 6.75L V8 4AT RWD (385 HP)
  • 6.75L V8 4AT RWD (426 HP)

BENTLEY Continental R
6.75L V8 4AT RWD (320 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 6.75L V8 4AT RWD (320 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:6750 cm3
Power:235 KW @ 4500 RPM
320 HP @ 4500 RPM
315 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque:479 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM
650 Nm @ 2250 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:28.5 gallons (107.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:145 mph (233 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:255/60 ZR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:210.3 in (5342 mm)
Width:73.9 in (1877 mm)
Height:57.6 in (1463 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61 in (1,549/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:120.5 in (3061 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.3 cuFT (348 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:5342 lbs (2423 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:6208 lbs (2816 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:9.4 mpg US (25 L/100Km)
Highway:16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km)
Combined:13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)

BENTLEY Continental R
6.75L V8 4AT RWD (385 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 6.75L V8 4AT RWD (385 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:6750 cm3
Power:287.1 KW @ 4000 RPM
390.3 HP @ 4000 RPM
385 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:553 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
750 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:151 mph (243 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:255/55 WR17
DIMENSIONS
Length:210.6 in (5349 mm)
Width:73.9 in (1877 mm)
Height:57.6 in (1463 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61 in (1,549/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:120.5 in (3061 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.3 cuFT (348 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:5402.2 lbs (2450 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:6284.2 lbs (2850 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)
Highway:16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
Combined:13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km)

BENTLEY Continental R
6.75L V8 4AT RWD (426 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 6.75L V8 4AT RWD (426 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:6750 cm3
Power:313 KW @ 4000 RPM
426 HP @ 4000 RPM
420 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:645 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM
875 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:28.5 gallons (107.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:167.8 mph (270 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:285/45 ZR18
DIMENSIONS
Length:210.6 in (5349 mm)
Width:73.9 in (1877 mm)
Height:57.6 in (1463 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61 in (1,549/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:120.5 in (3061 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.3 cuFT (348 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:5402.2 lbs (2450 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:6284.2 lbs (2850 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)
Highway:16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
Combined:13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km)
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