Corniche II
| Also called | Bentley Continental since 1984 |
|---|---|
| Production | 1977-1989 |
| Assembly | London, England |
| Body style | 2-door coupé (till 1981) 2-door convertible |
| Engine | 6.75 L L410/L410I OHV V8 |
| Wheelbase | 1977-79: 120 in (3,048 mm) 1979-89: 120.5 in (3,061 mm) |
The car was mildly reworked in the spring of 1977, and received the Corniche II in 1988. Difference included rack-and-pinion steering, alloy and rubber bumpers, aluminium radiator, oil cooler and a bi-level air conditioning system was added. Later changes included a modified rear independent suspension in March 1979. In March 1981, after the Silver Spirit had gone on sale, the Coupé version of the Corniche and its Bentley sister were discontinued. For 1985 there were also cosmetic and interior changes.
Corniche models received Bosch KE/K-Jetronic fuel injection in 1977. This engine, called the L410I, produced approximately 240 PS (177 kW) at just above 4,000 rpm for a top speed of 190 kilometres per hour (118 mph). Anti-lock brakes were added for 1988, but air bags would not be available until the Corniche III. Also new for 1988 were some detail changes to the interior, but this was also when the car officially became known as the Corniche II for the first time. Later in 1988 there was also a new reverse warning lens type and pattern around the rear license plate, as well as newly designed seats and redesigned instrumentation.
The Bentley version was updated in July 1984 with a new name, the Continental, revised and color-coded bumpers, rear view mirrors, a new dash and improvements to the seats.
Production of the Corniche II (1977-1989) totalled 3,545, with 328 Coupés and 3,217 Convertibles. 1,226 of these were "official" Corniche IIs.
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