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Bentley Continental R

Bodywork

type 2+2 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
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system Bo fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 6.90 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 233 km/h (145 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 130 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1223.9 kPa (177.5 psi)
Specific torque 97.39 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 1 Garrett AiResearch TO4 turbo
Intercooler Yes
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3060 mm
wheelbase 120.5 in
Length (milimeters) 5342 mm
Length (inches) 210.3 in
Width (milimeters) 2045 mm
Width (inches) 80.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1463 mm
Height (inches) 57.6 in
L:W ratio 1.75
Ground clearance (milimeters) 132 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.2 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2423 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 5342 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 108 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 23.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 28.5 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
Turning circle 13.10 m
Tyres 255/60 ZR 16
Wheels 7.5 x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-ABS-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 0.75
Final drive ratio 3.07

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 1991 Bentley Continental R PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1991

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