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Bentley Continental RBentley Continental R 6.8 i V8 (389 Hp)

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
4
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
25.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
13 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed
249 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
6.3 kg/Hp, 158.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.3 kg/Nm, 306.1 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
389 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
57.6 Hp/l
Torque
750 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
6750 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
104.14 mm
Piston Stroke
99.1 mm
Compression ratio
8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Turbocharger

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
2450 kg
Max. weight
2730 kg
Max load
280 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
350 l
Fuel tank capacity
108 l

Dimensions

Length
5342 mm
Width
1872 mm
Height
1462 mm
Wheelbase
3061 mm
Front track
1549 mm
Rear (Back) track
1549 mm

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