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

Build Start: 1955
Model Variant: Continental

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1473mm
Length: 5347mm
Wheelbase: 3124mm
Track/tread (rear): 1524mm
Width: 1829mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 82litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 95.25 × 114.3mm
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 litre (4887 cc)
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

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

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