1980 Bentley T2 1980 Bentley T2 1980 Bentley T2 1980 Bentley T2
1980 Bentley T2 1980 Bentley T2 1980 Bentley T2 1980 Bentley T2
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The Bentley T2 was produced from 1977 through 1980 with a total of 568 examples being produced during that time period. They were built as a four-door, five-person saloon with ten being constructed on a long-wheelbase. Under the hood was a 90-degree, 6750 cc, eight-cylinder OHV engine that provided enough power to reach a top speed of nearly 120 mph and race from zero-to-sixty in about 11 seconds. The engine had been used in its predecessor, the Bentley T1. Power was sent to the rear wheels courtesy of a three-speed automatic gearbox. Performance was improved over the prior Bentleys with the adaptation of the rack-and-pinion steering unit.
Product sharing continued between Rolls-Royce and Bentley. This was evident on the engine valve covers where the word 'Rolls-Royce' was inscribed. This trend continued in the interior with the instrument panel containing the 'RR' logo.

Split-level air-conditioning added to the interior ambiance. To comply with United States safety regulations the T2 had one-piece bumpers in the front and the rear. The front air-dam, head restraints, and dashboard were modified from their European counterparts to comply with the regulations.

1980 Bentley T2

Year1980
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Body / ChassisSteel unibody
Production Years for Series1977 - 1980

Performance
Top Speed115 mph | 185 km/h Similar top speeds

Engine  
Engine ConfigurationV
90-degree
Cylinders8
Hydraulic valve lifters
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement6750.00 cc | 411.9 cu in. | 6.8 L.
ValvetrainOHV
Horsepower221.00 HP (162.7 KW)
HP / Liter32.5 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Main Bearings5
Fuel TypeGasoline - Petrol
Fuel FeedCarburetor
2 SU carburetors
BlockAluminum
HeadAluminum

Standard Transmission
Gears3
TransmissionAutomatic


 
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