Bentley Continental R 6.8 i V8 (389 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Bentley Continental R 6.8 i V8 (389 Hp) /Coupe 1991 - 1994/

What is the body type of Bentley Continental R?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

How fast is 1991 Continental R 6.8 i V8 (389 Hp)?

249 km/h | 155 mph

What is the power output of Bentley Continental Coupe 1991 6.8 i V8 (389 Hp)?

389 Hp, 750 Nm
553 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Bentley Continental Coupe 1991 6.8 i V8 (389 Hp)?

6.8 l
6750 cm³
411.91 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1991 Bentley 6.8 i V8 (389 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Bentley Continental R Coupe 1991 6.8 i V8 (389 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1991 Bentley Continental Coupe?

5342 mm
210.31 in.

What is the width of 1991 Bentley Continental Coupe?

1872 mm
73.7 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1991 Bentley Continental R 6.8 i V8 (389 Hp)?

2450 kg
5401 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1991 Bentley Continental R 6.8 i V8 (389 Hp)?

2730 kg
6019 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1991 Bentley Continental Coupe?

350 l
12.4 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1991 Bentley Continental R 6.8 i V8 (389 Hp)?

4, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Bentley

Model

Continental

Generation

Continental R

Modification (Engine)

6.8 i V8 (389 Hp)

Start of production

1991

End of production

1994

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

25.7 l/100 km 9.2 US mpg
11 UK mpg
3.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

13 l/100 km 18.1 US mpg
21.7 UK mpg
7.7 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

249 km/h 155 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

6.3 kg/Hp, 158.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.3 kg/Nm, 306.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

389 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

57.6 Hp/l

Torque

750 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 553 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

6750 cm³ 411.91 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

104.14 mm 4.1 in.

Piston Stroke

99.1 mm 3.9 in.

Compression ratio

8:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

2450 kg 5401 lbs.

Max. weight

2730 kg 6019 lbs.

Max load

280 kg 617 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

350 l 12.4 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

108 l 28.53 US gal | 23.76 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5342 mm 210.31 in.

Width

1872 mm 73.7 in.

Height

1462 mm 57.56 in.

Wheelbase

3061 mm 120.51 in.

Front track

1549 mm 60.98 in.

Rear (Back) track

1549 mm 60.98 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

225/55 R17

Specs of Bentley Continental R 6.8 i V8 (389 Hp) /1991, 1992, 1993, 1994/