Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8 engine
| Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series | |
|---|---|
6.75-litre L-series from a modern Bentley | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce-Bentley |
| Production | 1959–2020 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 90° V8 |
| Displacement | 6,230 cc (380 cu in) 6,750 cc (412 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 4.1 in (104.14 mm) |
| Piston stroke | 3.6 in (91.44 mm) 3.9 in (99.06 mm) |
| Valvetrain | OHV 2 valves x cyl. |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | MHI twin-turbos with intercooler (later versions) |
| Fuel system | Carburettor, Fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 172–530 bhp (128–395 kW) |
| Torque output | 400–1,100 N⋅m (295–811 lb⋅ft) |
The Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8 engine is an engine introduced in 1959. Built in Crewe, it was used on most Rolls-Royce and Bentley automobiles in the four decades after its introduction, with its final application being the Bentley Mulsanne which ended production in 2020.
With BMW's acquisition of the rights to use the Rolls-Royce name in 1998, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars began using BMW supplied V12 engines but Bentley under Volkswagen Group ownership continued to use highly modified versions of the L series on its Arnage, Azure, Brooklands and Mulsanne models, with VAG W-12 and V8 engines being used in its Continental GT, Flying Spur and Bentayga models.