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| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(2001 model)
2-door 5-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 6750 cm3 / 411.9 cu in / 411.9 cu in, 298.3 kW / 400.0 hp / 400.0 hp @ 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm, 835.0 N·m / 615.9 lb·ft / 615.9 lb·ft @ 2150 rpm / 2150 rpm / 2150 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 18.7 l/100km / 15.1 mpg-UK / 12.6 mpg-US
| 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 6080 l / 214.71 cu ft / 214.71 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5350 mm / 210.6 in / 210.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 2450 kg / 5401 lb / 5401 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1878 mm / 73.9 in / 73.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1462 mm / 57.6 in / 57.6 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 3061 mm / 120.5 in / 120.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1549 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1549 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 100 l / 22.0 UK gal / 26.4 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.75 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.33 m2 / 25.1 sq ft / 25.1 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (Inline, 8 cylinder) | 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.05 | |
| Fuel supply | Zytek EMS 3 fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 6750 cm3 / 411.9 cu in / 411.9 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 843.75 cm3/cylinder / 51.489 cu in/cylinder / 51.489 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 8.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 298.3 kW / 400.0 hp / 400.0 hp at 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. torque | 835.0 N·m / 615.9 lb·ft / 615.9 lb·ft at 2150 rpm / 2150 rpm / 2150 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 146.8 kW / 196.8 hp / 196.8 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 44.2 kW/l / 0.971 bhp/cu in / 0.971 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 123.7 N·m/l / 1.08 lb·ft/cu in / 1.08 lb·ft/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 (97 km/h) | 6.00 s / 6.00 s / 6.00 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 163.3 kW/ton / 123.7 bhp/ton / 123.7 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 28.1 l/100km / 10.1 mpg-UK / 8.4 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 13.2 l/100km / 21.4 mpg-UK / 17.8 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 18.7 l/100km / 15.1 mpg-UK / 12.6 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 438 g/km / 704 g/mi / 704 g/mi (est.) | |
| Range | 535 km / 332 mi / 332 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.25 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | Independent | Suspension rear | Independent, Semi-trailing arm |
| 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 |
| Brake diameter front | 340 mm / 13.4 in / 13.4 in | Brake diameter rear | 279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Bentley Continental R
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