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Bentley
Eight (1984-1992)
Entry-level Bentley of the 1980s
Still being researched: identification guide, full specifications. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.
Photo: Mr.choppers · CC BY-SA 3.0
Contents
01Overview
At a glance
- Built
- Not yet verified
- Years
- Not yet verified
- Engine
- V8 · 6,750 cc / 6.75 LFactory: 6.75 L
- Power
- 165 kW / 224 PSFactory: 221 hp · converted
- Top speed
- 203 km/hFactory: 126 mph · converted
- Body
- Not yet verified
- Designer
- Not yet verified
- In this archive
- Not yet verified
- Surviving
- Not yet verified
Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.
Why it matters
The Eight was Bentley's lower-priced model from 1984. It used the same 6.75-litre V8 as the more expensive versions.
How rare is it?
Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.
Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.
Photos
Exterior, interior and detail photos with their licences.
Bentley Eight (1984-1992) (Wikimedia Commons search)
Photo: Mr.choppers · CC BY-SA 3.0
Bentley Eight (1984-1992) (Wikimedia Commons search)
Photo: nakhon100 · CC BY 2.0
Bentley Eight (1984-1992) (Wikimedia Commons search)
Photo: ilikewaffles11 · CC BY 2.0
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02Production & history
Production
Every figure says what it counts.
No production figures recorded yet.
History
The Eight was improved steadily during its life. Automatic ride height became standard around 1990, and catalytic converters became an option.
In August 1992 Bentley replaced the three-speed automatic gearbox.
Variants
How each version differs from the standard Eight (1984-1992).
No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
03Specifications
Technical specifications
Engine
| Engine family | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Engine code | Not yet verified |
| Layout | V81 Independently researched |
| Displacement | 6,750 cc / 6.75 LFactory: 6.75 L1 Independently researched |
| Bore | Not yet verified |
| Stroke | Not yet verified |
| Compression ratio | Not yet verified |
| Fuel system | Not yet verified |
| Power | 165 kW / 224 PSFactory: 221 hp · converted1 Independently researchedSource states bhp. |
| Power at | 4,200 rpm1 Independently researched |
| Torque | Not yet verified |
Transmission & drivetrain
| Gearbox | three-speed automatic (replaced August 1992)1 Independently researched |
|---|---|
| Gears | Not yet verified |
| Driven wheels | Not yet verified |
Chassis, body & dimensions
| Chassis | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Not yet verified |
| Rear suspension | Not yet verified |
| Brakes | Not yet verified |
| Steering | Not yet verified |
| Body construction | Not yet verified |
| Wheelbase | Not yet verified |
| Length | Not yet verified |
| Width | Not yet verified |
| Height | Not yet verified |
| Front track | Not yet verified |
| Rear track | Not yet verified |
| Kerb weight | Not yet verified |
| Dry weight | Not yet verified |
Performance
| Maximum speed | 203 km/hFactory: 126 mph · converted1 Independently researched |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | Not yet verified |
| 0–60 mph | 12.2 s1 Independently researchedSource text reads 0 to 62mph; the figure is kept as written. |
| Fuel tank | Not yet verified |
“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.
04Colours & options
Factory colours & interiors
Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Factory options & codes
Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
05Individual cars
Chassis register
Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Competition history
Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Auction & sale history
Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
See one in person
Museums where an example of this car can be seen.
No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
06Reference
Identification guide
How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Sources
Each number links to the exact facts it supports.
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1
Bentley Eight review (Used Car Reviews) Level C The Times · 2002-11-17
- Engine type 6.75 litre, V8
- Max power 221bhp at 4200rpm
- In August 1992 Bentley replaced the three-speed automatic gearbox
- Top speed 126mph
- Acceleration 0 to 62mph: 12.2sec
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