This 1996 Bentley Continental R was purchased by the seller in 2014 and is powered by a turbocharged 6.75-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Features include power-adjustable seats, automatic climate control, power accessories, 17″ wheels, twin-caliper front brakes, and an aftermarket cassette deck. This example is finished in Mulberry over tan leather and recent maintenance included replacing the spark plugs, front springs, hydraulic fluids, tires, battery, brake pads, and multiple rear suspension parts along with…
This 1996 Bentley Continental R was purchased by the seller in 2014 and is powered by a turbocharged 6.75-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Features include power-adjustable seats, automatic climate control, power accessories, 17″ wheels, twin-caliper front brakes, and an aftermarket cassette deck. This example is finished in Mulberry over tan leather and recent maintenance included replacing the spark plugs, front springs, hydraulic fluids, tires, battery, brake pads, and multiple rear suspension parts along with an oil change.
This coupe is finished in Mulberry and features a vaned grille with a body-color surround, both of which are specific to the model. Chrome trim surrounds each window pane and accents the rocker panels and bumpers. The seller reports a new taillight was recently installed and dents on the trunk and rear bumper were repaired under prior ownership.
Factory 17″ alloy wheels are unique to the model and wear Pirelli P Zero tires measuring 255/45 at all four corners. Recent service includes replacing the front springs and shock bushings as well as the rear accumulator spheres, brake accumulator spheres, and installing a brake pressure switch.
The interior is trimmed in tan leather upholstery over the seats, panels, and headliner, with maroon leather covering the upper dash pad and center stack. The dash faces, console, and door panel tops are trimmed in burl wood, which also accents the locking center console between the bolstered rear seats. A set of matching lambswool over-rugs is included in the sale.
A four-spoke steering wheel frames a speedometer and tachometer with auxiliary gauges for oil temperature and pressure, coolant temperature, voltage, and fuel level in the center stack. An exterior temperature gauge and an analog clock sit below an aftermarket cassette deck and additional equipment includes automatic climate control, dual front airbags, and power-adjustable front seats. The six-digit mechanical odometer indicates 56k miles.
The turbocharged and intercooled 6.75L V8 was rated at 385 horsepower and 550 lb-ft of torque when new.
Power is transferred to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.