Head to head
Bentley R Type vs Ferrari F8 Tributo
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the r type continental. The Ferrari F8 Tributo is a mid-engined v8 supercar.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bentley R Type | Ferrari F8 Tributo | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.6 litre straight-6 | 3.9 litre twin-turbo V8 |
| Power | 130hp (est.) | 710hp (529kW) |
| Top speed | 101.7mph (1953 test car) | 211mph (340km/h) |
| Production | 1952-1955, 2,323 built | - |
| Body | 4-door saloon or coachbuilt (H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, Freestone & Webb) | - |
| 0-60mph | - | 2.9 seconds |
Sources: Bentley R Type, Ferrari F8 Tributo. 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 F8 Tributo if...
Ferrari's mid-engined V8 flagship of its era, hired by supercar rental firms for high days, track days and short thrill drives. Coupe body only; open-top duties in the range fall to the Spider version.
Full F8 Tributo specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bentley R Type and the Ferrari F8 Tributo?
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the R Type Continental; the Ferrari F8 Tributo is a mid-engined V8 supercar.
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