Bentley Continental R 6.8 i V8 (389 Hp)

Bentley Continental R 6.8 i V8 (389 Hp) Technical information

General information
6750 cm3 389 hp 286 kW N/A 249 km/h 155 mph 2450 kg 5401 lbs Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	Bentley
Model :	Continental
Generation :	Continental R
Engine / modification :	6.8 i V8 (389 Hp)
Production start :	1991 year
Production end :	1994 year
Coupe type :	Coupe
Num. of Doors :	2
Num. of seats :	4
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :	25.7 l/100 km \| 9.2 mpg US \| 11.0 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :	13 l/100 km \| 18.1 mpg US \| 21.7 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume :	108 l \| 28.5 US gallons \| 23.8 UK gallons
Performance
Power :	389 hp \| 286 kW
Max power in :	4000 rpm.
Maximum speed :	249 km/h \| 155 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :
Torque :	750 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
Engine
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	6750 cm3
Fuel System :	Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine :	Turbocharging
Position of cylinders :	V engine
Number of cylinders :	8
Number of valves per cylinder :	2
Compression ratio :	8
Piston Stroke :	99.1 mm
Cylinder Bore :	104.14 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) :	4
Chassis
Length :	5342 mm \| 210.3 in
Width :	1872 mm \| 73.7 in
Height :	1462 mm \| 57.6 in
Wheelbase :	3061 mm \| 120.5 in
Front track :	1549 mm \| 61.0 in
Rear (Back) track :	1549 mm \| 61.0 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) :	350 l
Front suspension :	Double wishbone
Rear suspension :	Helical spring
Max weight :	2730 kg \| 6019 lbs
Front brakes :	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes :	Disc
Kerb Weight :	2450 kg \| 5401 lbs
ABS :	yes
Steering type :	Steering rack and pinion
Power steering :	Hydraulic Steering
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	225/55 R17
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