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1952 Bentley R-Type Specs

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Build Start: 1952

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Specifications

General

Build Start:1952

ModelVariant:Continental

Dimensions

Track/tread (front):1442

Length:5067mm

Height:1676mm

Kerb weight:1880 kg

Wheelbase:3048mm

Track/tread (rear):1486

Width:1778mm

Body Details

Body type:4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine details

Aspiration:Normal

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

Catalytic converter:N

Engine position:front

engine type:naturally aspirated petrol

Cylinders:Straight 6

Bore × Stroke:92 × 114.3 mm, 3.62 × 4.5 in

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Performance

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

Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph):-1.00 s

Maximum speed:164 km/h (102 mph)mph

Acceleration 0-60mph:13.8 ss

Standing quarter-mile:19.1 s

Drive wheels:rear wheel drive

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

Unitary capacity:761 cc

RAC rating:31.5

Valve gear:overhead inlet, side exhaust (oise), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total

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