Verdict
B
BHP
420 bhp
0–60
5.7 s
Top speed
158 mph
MPG
10 mpg (US)
Used
$44,000-$114,000
Strengths
- Continental R-derived
- Pininfarina roof engineering
- Hand-built Crewe heritage
- ~1,400 cars only
Weaknesses
- 6.75 head gaskets
- GM 4AT outdated
- Specialist running
- Roof leaks
Notable tech
- Continental R chassis
- 6.75 V8 (385 bhp 1995-2000, 420 bhp Mulliner 2000-2002)
- GM 4L80E 4-speed auto
- RWD
- Pininfarina-engineered convertible roof
- Hand-built Crewe
- ~1,400 built
Common issues
- Head gaskets
- 4AT
- Roof seals
- Specialist running
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
6.75 V8
BHP385
Torque750 Nm
0–607.1 s
Top143 mph
MPG (US)10 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox4L80E
6.75 V8 Mulliner
BHP420
Torque825 Nm
0–605.7 s
Top158 mph
MPG (US)10 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox4L80E