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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.
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 |
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| Year | 1980 |
| Make | Bentley |
| Model | T2 |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series | 1977 - 1980 |
| Performance | |
| Top Speed | 115 mph | 185 km/h Similar top speeds |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | V |
| 90-degree | |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Hydraulic valve lifters | |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 6750.00 cc | 411.9 cu in. | 6.8 L. |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Horsepower | 221.00 HP (162.7 KW) |
| HP / Liter | 32.5 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings | 5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Fuel Feed | Carburetor |
| 2 SU carburetors | |
| Block | Aluminum |
| Head | Aluminum |
| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 3 |
| Transmission | Automatic |
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