These are standard specifications for the 1996 Bentley Continental R, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 | |
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. |
Data updated January 2023
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 |
1996 Bentley Continental R FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1996 Bentley Continental R?
Q: How fast is the 1996 Bentley Continental R? A: The 1996 Bentley Continental R has a top speed of 157 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1996 Bentley Continental R? A: The 1996 Bentley Continental R has a wheelbase size of 120.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1996 Bentley Continental R? A: The 1996 Bentley Continental R has a length of 210.50 inches.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.