(2001 model)
| Marque (make) | Bentley | Issued from | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5350 mm / 210.6 in / 210.6 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1878 mm / 73.9 in / 73.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.75 |
| Height | 1462 mm / 57.6 in / 57.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 2450 kg / 5401 lb / 5401 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3061 mm / 120.5 in / 120.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1549 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1549 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Fuel capacity | 100 l / 22.0 UK gal / 26.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | aluminium block & head | 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 | 298.3 kW / 405.6 hp / 405.6 hp at 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 835.0 Nm / 615.9 lbft / 615.9 lbft at 2150 rpm / 2150 rpm / 2150 rpm | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 294.2 kW / 400.0 bhp / 400.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 59.3 kW/l / 1.321 bhp/cu in / 1.321 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 123.70 Nm/l / 1.082 lbft/cu in / 1.082 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 | 2.69 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 6.00 s / 6.00 s / 6.00 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 163.27 kW/ton / 221.99 bhp/ton / 221.99 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 28.1 l/100km / 10.1 mi/UK gal / 8.4 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 13.2 l/100km / 21.4 mi/UK gal / 17.8 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 18.7 l/100km / 15.1 mi/UK gal / 12.6 mi/US gal | |
| 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 | 3.25 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I. | Suspension rear | I.STA. |
| Wheels front | 7.5J x 17 | Wheels rear | 7.5J x 17 |
| Tyres front | Avon 255/55 R 17 102W | Tyres rear | Avon 255/55 R 17 102W |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 340 mm / 13.4 in / 13.4 in | Brake diameter rear | 279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Bentley Continental R
