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| Bentley Continental R |
British automobile manufacturer, Bentley, is well
known for building cars with utmost luxury. At one point of time, it was part
of the Rolls-Royce ownership and had undergone its worst period in its history.
In 1991, the Bentley Continental R was the first Bentley car to have its own
dedicated body, and was not a Rolls-Royce twin. The Bentley Continental R was
unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1991 and was followed up with production
in the following year. It also holds the distinction of being the on-site show
car that was purchased by the Sultan of Brunei.
The Bentley Continental R is a large, expensive,
luxury coupé and was the first to use the GM 4L80-E transmission. It was also
the quickest, most expensive and the most powerful Bentley of its day.
The Continental R is equipped with a 6.75-litre
Garrett-turbocharged engine from the Bentley Turbo R. It produces an enormous
325 hp (242 kW) and a torque of 450 ft·lbf (610 N·m). Top speed was 233km/h as
estimated. The interior had a rich wood finish and several luxury amenities at
the time.
The Bentley Continental R was considered to be the ultimate symbol of dynamics, with a heady mix of luxury and power. It reflected the royalty received by a Bentley customer.
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