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Bentley Continental R 6.8 i V8 (389 Hp) 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
Bentley Continental R 6.8 i V8 (389 Hp) 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
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General information

Name

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

Brand

Bentley
Model

Continental
Generation

Continental R
Year of production

1991

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

6.8 i V8 (389 Hp)

Power

389 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

750 Nm @ 2000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

25.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

13 l/100 km

Maximum speed (km/h)

249 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
389 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
57.6 Hp/l
Torque
750 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
Engine displacement
6750 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
104.14 mm
Piston stroke
99.1 mm
Compression ratio
8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Turbine
Turbocharger

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

2450 kg

Max weight (kg)

2730 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

108 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

350 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5342 mm

Width (mm)

1872 mm

Height (mm)

1462 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

3061 mm

Front track (mm)

1549 mm

Rear track (mm)

1549 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

225/55 R17

Rear tires size

225/55 R17

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