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Bentley Continental R

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 104.10 mm × 99.10 mm 4.1 in × 3.9 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 6.8 litre 6750 cc (411.91 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction aluminium block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system Zytek EMS 3 fuel inj.
Maximum power 405.6 PS (400.0 bhp) (298.3 kW) @ 4100 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 6.00 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 28.1/13.2/18.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 163.27 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 835.0 Nm (616 ft·lb) (85.1 kgm) @ 2150 rpm
bmep 1554.5 kPa (225.5 psi)
Specific torque 123.7 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.05
Unitary capacity 843.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3061 mm
wheelbase 120.5 in
Length (milimeters) 5350 mm
Length (inches) 210.6 in
Width (milimeters) 1878 mm
Width (inches) 73.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1462 mm
Height (inches) 57.6 in
L:W ratio 1.75
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2450 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 5401 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 100 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 22 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 26.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.250
Turning circle
Tyres Avon 255/55 R 17 102W
Wheels 7.5J x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 340 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 0.75
Final drive ratio 2.69

General information

RAC rating 53.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2001 Bentley Continental R PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2001

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