1995 Bentley Continental R Base
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- Photo: 2001 Bentley Continental R420 Mulliner in Morges 2013 - Front right by Akela NDE, CC BY-SA 2.0 fr, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Bentley Continental R 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Bentley Continental R Mulliner by Ed Callow ; cropped, adjusted, and plates blanked by uploader Mr.choppers, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 Bentley Continental R by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Bentley Continental R dashboard by Matt5791, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1995 Bentley Continental R Base is a 6.8-liter turbocharged with an automatic 4-spd and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 11 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 9 mpg city and 15 mpg highway (11 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 6.8L 8-cylinder turbocharged |
| Displacement | 6.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 9 MPG |
| Highway | 15 MPG |
| Combined | 11 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1995 Bentley CONTINENTAL R. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 17, 1995 · SEATS
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.
NHTSA campaign 95V160000
Aug 17, 1995 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
NHTSA campaign 95V159000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1995 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL R. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.