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1981 Bentley Continental Corniche
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Variant
Corniche
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Corniche Convertible Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
172 hp
Power (kW)
127 kW
Top speed
170 km/h
(106 mph)
Displacement
6,750 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,200 mm
(204.7 in)
Width
1,820 mm
(71.7 in)
Height
1,520 mm
(59.8 in)
Wheelbase
3,050 mm
(120.1 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Bore
104.1 mm
(4.1 in)
Stroke
99.1 mm
(3.9 in)
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
107 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
23.5 litres / 100 km
Highway
16.8 litres / 100 km
Combined
19.6 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Grand Tourer
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Continental
Model
24 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Continental Corniche
1971–1984
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1981
Powertrain
Corniche Convertible Automatic
Horsepower
172 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
2WD
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline