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Bentley Continental R

General information

ModelBentley Continental R
Year2001
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size6746 ccm (411.64 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving28.1 litres/100 km (8.37 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving18.7 litres/100 km (12.58 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving13.2 litres/100 km (17.82 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement6746 ccm (411.64 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 8 cylinder
Max power427.00 PS (314 kW or 421 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque875.00 Nm (89.2 kgf-m or 645.4 ft.lbs) at 2200 Rev. per min.
Compression8.0:1
Bore x stroke104.1 x 99.1 mm (4.1 x 3.9 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-60 miles6.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1743 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space6080 litres (1,606 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight2450 kg (5,401.3 pounds)
Overall length5360 mm (211.0 inches)
Overall width1880 mm (74.0 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2970 mm (116.9 inches)
Fuel capacity100.0 litres (26.42 gallons)
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