Bentley R-type specifications: versions & types. Bentley model R-type belongs to full-size luxury / luxury car class. Represents the "F luxury cars" market segment. The car was offered with 4-door sedanother custom bodies by external companies body shapes between the years 1952 and 1955. The decision was taken in 1950 to develop a Bentley motor car capable of producing high maximum speeds ideal for Continental touring on the long straight roads of Europe. The higher speeds were to be coupled with correspondingly high rates of acceleration and excellent handling. In order to achieve these lofty ambitions a tremendous amount of research and testing were. Displaying 8 total results for classic Bentley Continental R Vehicles for Sale.