(1991 model)
| Marque (make) | Bentley | Issued from | 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Continental R | Issued until | |
| Serie | Continental | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Bentley Motors Ltd. (VAG Group) | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5342 mm / 210.3 in / 210.3 in | Ground clearance | 132 mm / 5.2 in / 5.2 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 2045 mm / 80.5 in / 80.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.75 |
| Height | 1463 mm / 57.6 in / 57.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 2423 kg / 5342 lb / 5342 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3060 mm / 120.5 in / 120.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1550 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1550 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Fuel capacity | 108 l / 23.8 UK gal / 28.5 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (90.0° vee) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 104.1 mm / 4.10 in / 4.10 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 99.1 mm / 3.90 in / 3.90 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.05 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 6750 cm3 / 411.9 cu in / 411.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 843.75 cm3/cylinder / 51.489 cu in/cylinder / 51.489 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. output power | 234.9 kW / 319.4 hp / 319.4 hp at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Compressor type | 1 Garrett AiResearch TO4 turbo | Max. torque | 657.4 Nm / 484.9 lbft / 484.9 lbft at 2250 rpm / 2250 rpm / 2250 rpm |
| Intercooler | yes | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 231.7 kW / 315.0 bhp / 315.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 46.7 kW/l / 1.040 bhp/cu in / 1.040 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 97.39 Nm/l / 0.852 lbft/cu in / 0.852 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.75 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.07 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 233 km/h / 145 mph / 145 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 6.90 s / 6.90 s / 6.90 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 130.00 kW/ton / 176.75 bhp/ton / 176.75 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 13.10 m / 42.98 ft / 42.98 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 7.5 x 16 | Wheels rear | 7.5 x 16 |
| Tyres front | 255/60 ZR 16 | Tyres rear | 255/60 ZR 16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, ABS (anti-lock braking system), servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Bentley Continental R
