1930 Bentley 8-Litre Specs

Bentley

Build Start: 1930

Specifications

General

Build Start:1930

ModelVariant:8-Litre

Dimensions

Track/tread (front):1422

Length:5410mm

Wheelbase:3962mm

Track/tread (rear):1422

Width:1740mm

Kerb weight:2540 kg

Body Details

Body type:4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine details

engine type:naturally aspirated petrol

Cylinders:Straight 6

Bore × Stroke:110 × 140 mm, 4.33 × 5.51 in

Specific output:25.1 bhp/litre0.41 bhp/cu in

Catalytic converter:N

Engine layout:longitudinal

Engine manufacturer:Bentley

Capacity:8 litre7983 cc(487.153 cu in)

Bore/stroke ratio:0.79

compression ratio:5.1:1

Engine coolant:Water

Aspiration:Normal

Engine position:front

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Performance

Maximum speed:177 km/h (110 mph)mph

Weight-to-power ratio:17.03 kg/kW, 28.45 lb/bhp

maximum power output:203 PS (200 bhp) (149 kW)at 3500 rpm

Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph):10 s

Power-to-weight ratio:79.83 PS/tonne (1000 kg), 58.72 kW/tonne (1000 kg), 78.74 bhp/tonne (1000 kg), 0.04 bhp/lb

Drive wheels:rear wheel drive

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system:2 SU carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

length:wheelbase ratio:1.37

Other

RAC rating:45.0

Valve gear:single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total

Unitary capacity:1330.5 cc

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