Head to head
Bentley R Type vs Ferrari 488 Spider
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the r type continental. The Ferrari 488 Spider is a twin-turbo v8 convertible supercar.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bentley R Type | Ferrari 488 Spider | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.6 litre straight-6 | 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 |
| Power | 130hp (est.) | 670PS (660hp) at 8,000rpm |
| Top speed | 101.7mph (1953 test car) | approx. 202mph |
| Production | 1952-1955, 2,323 built | - |
| Body | 4-door saloon or coachbuilt (H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, Freestone & Webb) | - |
| 0-60mph | - | 3.0 seconds |
| Seats | - | 2 |
Sources: Bentley R Type, Ferrari 488 Spider. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the R Type if...
A 1950s Bentley saloon kept today as a collector's classic rather than a daily driver. Coachbuilt examples with bodies by houses like H.J. Mulliner command the most interest and are typically kept in specialist covered storage.
Listed by
- Kent Vehicle Storage - Edenbridge
Buy or hire the 488 Spider if...
An open-top V8 supercar hired for weddings, birthdays and other occasions where the noise and presence matter as much as the drive. Its folding hardtop makes it usable as a everyday-ish hire car in good weather, unlike a fixed-roof track special.
Listed by
- D.H.CULLEN Car Hire Specialists - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bentley R Type and the Ferrari 488 Spider?
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the R Type Continental; the Ferrari 488 Spider is a twin-turbo V8 convertible supercar.
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