Backgrounds of this model
– The Bentley Continental R is the first 2-door Bentley saloon (coupé) after the production of the Bentley Corniche 2-door saloon was terminated at the end of model year 1980. Up to and including 1986 the factory did sell a 2-door saloon model: the Rolls-Royce Camargue. But the one-off Bentley Camargue from 1985 may not be considered as the predecessor of the Bentley Continental R. After the Camargue the factory didn’t sell any Fixed Head Coupé at all so far.
– The model doesn’t succeed another model but is a model that was introduced besides existing models.

Original characteristics
– The Bentley Continental R has the turbocharged 6750 cc V8 Turbo R engine. The power is 328 bhp at 4200 rpm (not officially released).
– Built on the platform and running gear of the Bentley Turbo R.
– The Continental R got the new GM 4L80E four-speed automatic gearbox.
– Spare wheel stowage in the luggage compartment.
– Vaned grille in body colour, later matrix grille.
– Facia with a centre console and the gear lever situated on the centre console.

Model year 1994
– Engine power enlarged to 360 bhp at 4200 rpm.
– Re-styled 17 inch wheels. 255/55-17 tyres.
– Engine covers.
– Red Bentley badge.
– Driver and front passenger airbags.

This particular, left-hand drive, German-supplied (Auto König), Continental ‘R’ was first registered on 14th December 1994 and is finished in the delectable colour combination of Peacock Blue over a Sandstone leather interior.

The odometer currently indicates 96,562 km and the Continental R comes with a Dutch registration and the normal manuals and handbooks in a ‘feel-good’ wallet.