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1952 Bentley R-Type
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Bentley
Build Start:
1952
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Specifications
General
Build Start:
1952
ModelVariant:
Continental
Dimensions
Track/tread (front):
1442mm
Length:
5067mm
Height:
1676mm
Kerb weight:
1880 kgkg
Wheelbase:
3048mm
Track/tread (rear):
1486mm
Width:
1778mm
Body Details
Body type:
4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Engine details
Engine layout:
longitudinal
Top gear ratio:
1
Engine manufacturer:
Rolls-Royce
Capacity:
4.6 litre4566 cc(278.634 cu in)
Bore/stroke ratio:
0.8
compression ratio:
6.75:1
Engine coolant:
Water
Aspiration:
Normal
Engine position:
front
engine type:
naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders:
Straight 6
Bore × Stroke:
92 × 114.3 mm, 3.62 × 4.5 inmm
Catalytic converter:
N
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Performance
Maximum speed:
164km/h
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph):
10 ss
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph):
-1.00 ss
Drive wheels:
rear wheel drive
Acceleration 0-60mph:
13.8 ss
Standing quarter-mile:
19.1 s
Fuel Consump.
Fuel system:
2 SU carbs
Chassis & Geomtry
length:wheelbase ratio:
1.66
Weight distribution:
48.5 % front
Aerodynamics
Frontal area:
2.34 m²
Other
RAC rating:
31.5
Valve gear:
overhead inlet, side exhaust (oise), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Unitary capacity:
761 cccc
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