1996 Bentley Continental R Specifications

Specifications

1991 1994 1995 1996 1999

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel-Unibody with front and rear auxiliary frames
Production Years for Series :	1991 - 2003
Price :	$271,780
Weight :	5180 lbs \| 2349.608 kg
Introduced At :	1991 Geneva

Performance

0-60 mph :	6.5 seconds.
1/4 Mile :	15 seconds.
Top Speed :	157 mph \| 252.613 km/h

Engine & Transmission

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	6748 cc \| 411.8 cu in. \| 6.7 L.
Power :	385 HP (283.36 KW) @ 4300 RPM
Torque :	553 Ft-Lbs (750 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 104 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Compression :	8.7:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
MK-Motronic fuel injection

Transmission:
4 Automatic

Handling

Recall

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer	ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
Mfr Report Date	19910501
NHTSA Campaign ID	95V159000
Summary	AN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED WIRE WITHIN THE ELECTRICALLY OPERATED GEARBOX ACTUATOR CAN CHAFE AGAINST THE COVER CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR FUSE TO BLOW.
Consequence	IF THE FUSE BLOWS, THE DRIVER CANNOT CHANGE GEARS OR PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THIS CONDITION CAN DISABLE THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE AFFECTED WIRE TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE GEARBOX ACTUATOR COVER.
Notes	SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION; AUTOMATIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND LIMOUSINES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT ROLLS ROYCE AT 1-201-967-9100. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Component	SEATS
Manufacturer	ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
Mfr Report Date	19930401
NHTSA Campaign ID	95V160000
Summary	BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT LOWER ANCHORAGE RAILS HAVE A MANUFACTURING WEAKNESS WHICH COULD FRACTURE IN A VEHICLE IMPACT.
Consequence	SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE FRACTURE COULD CAUSE THE RELEASE OF THE BELT ASSEMBLY DURING A VEHICLE IMPACT INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT LOWER ANCHORAGE RAILS.
Notes	SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT ROLLS ROYCE AT 1-201-967-9100. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Manufacturer	ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
Mfr Report Date	19950501
NHTSA Campaign ID	95V230000
Summary	AN INCOMPATIBILITY CAN EXIST BETWEEN THE MINERAL OIL SUPPLIED BY CASTROL AND THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM OF THESE VEHICLES.
Consequence	THE BRAKE PEDAL FEEL CAN VARY, ESPECIALLY FOLLOWING A PROLONGED PERIOD OF INACTIVITY AND HIGHER PEDAL PRESSURE MAY BE REQUIRED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL DRAIN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND REFILL THE SYSTEM WITH NEW MINERAL OIL. THE AFFECTED SPARE BOTTLES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Notes	SYSTEM: BRAKES; FLUID; HYDRAULIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN INTEGRATED HYDRAULIC BRAKING AND LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM WHICH FUNCTIONS BY THE MEANS OF PRESSURIZED MINERAL OIL SUPPLIED BY CASTROL (U.K.) LTD. EACH VEHICLE IS ALSO EQUIPPED WITH A TRUNK-MOUNTED SPARE BOTTLE OF THE SAME MINERAL OIL.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE AT 1-201-967-9100. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1996 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$16,300
Avg. Household Income :	$36,300
Avg. Home :	$118,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.22
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: How fast is the 1996 Bentley Continental R? A: The 1996 Bentley Continental R has a top speed of 157 mph.

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Q: What is the width of the 1996 Bentley Continental R? A: The 1996 Bentley Continental R has a width of 72.20 inches.

Q: How much did the 1996 Bentley Continental R cost when new?A: The 1996 Bentley Continental R had a base price of approximately $271,780 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1996 Bentley Continental R? A: The 1996 Bentley Continental R was a Coupe.

Q: What engine did the 1996 Bentley Continental R have? A: The engine powering the 1996 Bentley Continental R was a V 8 (6748 cc | 411.8 cu in. | 6.7 L.) with 385 HP (283.36 KW) @ 4300 RPM and 553 Ft-Lbs (750 NM) @ 3000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1996 Bentley Continental R have? A: The 1996 Bentley Continental R had a 4 speed Automatic gearbox.