Bentley Continental R 6.8 i V8 (389 Hp) 1991

General Information

Modification (Engine)

6.8 i V8 (389 Hp)

Start of production

1991 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

End of production

1994 year

Engine

Power

389 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

57.6 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Torque

750 Nm @ 2000 rpm.

Engine displacement

6750

Cylinder Bore

104.1 mm

Piston Stroke

99.1 mm

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1549 mm

Width

1872 mm

Height

1462 mm

Length

5342 mm

Front track

1549 mm

Wheelbase

3061 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

25.7 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

13 l

Maximum speed

249 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

280 kg

Kerb Weight

2450 kg

Fuel tank capacity

108 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

350 l

Max. weight

2730 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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

Tires size

225/55 R17

Bentley Continental 6.8 i V8 (389 Hp)