1955 Bentley Continental Drophead Coupé

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1955 Bentley Continental Drophead Coupé

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Quick Facts

Build Start: 1955

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Specifications

General

Carfolio.com ID: 392260
ModelName: Crewe Rolls-Royce Bentleys
Build Start: 1955
ModelVariant: Continental

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1473mm
Length: 5347mm
Wheelbase: 3124mm
Track/tread (rear): 1524mm
Width: 1829mm
fuel tank capacity: 82 litreslitres

Body Details

Body type: 4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine details

engine type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 95.25 × 114.3 mm, 3.75 × 4.5 inmm
compression ratio: 7.25:1
Engine coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine position: front
Gearbox: 4
Final drive ratio: 2.92
Engine manufacturer: Rolls-Royce
Capacity: 4.9 litre4887 cc(298.223 cu in)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.83
sump: wet sumped
Catalytic converter: N
Engine layout: longitudinal
Top gear ratio: 1

Performance

Drive wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 SU carburettors

Chassis & Geomtry

length:wheelbase ratio: 1.71

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr-S

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres rear: 7.60 x 15
Tyres front: 7.60 x 15

Other

Designer: Park Ward
Valve gear: overhead inlet, side exhaust (oise), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
RAC rating: 33.8
Number of doors: 2
Unitary capacity: 814.5 cccc

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