and offered to established Bentley customers. The late Alan Clark MP was one such owner. This engine had an estimated output of , and 0–97 km/h acceleration time improved to 6.1 seconds. Continental R California Edition The Continental R California Edition was a limited edition of 6 wide body coupés produced in 1998. Other than the California Editions one other wide body car was made in 1998. Number six was fitted with the full-spec Continental T engine that just became available in 1998 with a power output of and a maximum torque of 881 N⋅m (650 lb⋅ft). This car was the first Continental R model to be fitted with this engine. The larger dual-caliper brakes were also fitted to number six as well as numerous other features that later were incorporated into the 2000 2003 Continental R420 including push button start, eight gauges, and other unique features. Continental R Mulliner The Continental R Mulliner model range, offered from March 1999, was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show. The Bentley Continental R Mulliner was equipped with the same engine as the Continental T. This engine had a power output of and a maximum torque of . The car has an estimated top speed of . 0- acceleration time dropped to 5.6 seconds. One of the reasons the Continental R Mulliner came into existence, were the customers who wanted the power of the Continental T in the longer wheelbase R. The T was shorter than the R, fully at the expense of space for the rear passengers. Continental T Launched in 1996, the Bentley Continental T was a short wheelbase version of the Continental R offering slightly more power, torque and responsive handling, at the expense of rear passenger leg room. At its launch, the Bentley Continental T offered an additional over the 1996 Continental R, at 400 hp, and an additional of torque at . For the 1998 model year, this was increased to and of torque available at only 2,200 rpm. The Continental T has a more athletic outward appearance due to a shorter wheelbase and extended front and rear wheel arches. The T had larger brake discs and full front brake calipers. It was also equipped with ABS brakes. The interior featured a turned-metal dashboard with chrome-finished instruments (as opposed to the wood finish in the Continental R), lambswool carpets and a polished aluminium trim, although some cars were