Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Exotic
Production years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
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.
ENGINE SPECS - 6.75L V8 4AT RWD (320 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 145 mph (233 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/60 ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5342 lbs (2423 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6208 lbs (2816 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 9.4 mpg US (25 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.75L V8 4AT RWD (385 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 151 mph (243 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/55 WR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5402.2 lbs (2450 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6284.2 lbs (2850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.75L V8 4AT RWD (426 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 167.8 mph (270 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 285/45 ZR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5402.2 lbs (2450 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6284.2 lbs (2850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km) |