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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.

1978 Bentley T2
Year	1978
Make	Bentley
Model	T2
Engine Location	Front
Drive Type	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series	1977 - 1980
Price	$84,800.00

Performance
Top Speed	118 mph \| 189.9 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	220.00 BHP (161.9 KW)
HP / Liter	32.4 BHP / Liter
Main Bearings	5
Fuel Feed	Carburetor
	2 SU carburetors
Block	Aluminum
Head	Aluminum

Transmission Information
Gears	3
Transmission	Automatic

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