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1955 Bentley Continental Sports Saloon
Information
Bentley
Build Start:
1955
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Specifications
General
Build Start:
1955
ModelVariant:
Continental
Dimensions
Length:
5347mm
Track/tread (front):
1473
fuel tank capacity:
82 litres
Width:
1829mm
Track/tread (rear):
1524
Wheelbase:
3124mm
Body Details
Body type:
4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Engine details
engine type:
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine layout:
longitudinal
Catalytic converter:
N
sump:
wet sumped
Final drive ratio:
2.92
Bore/stroke ratio:
0.83
Gearbox:
4
Capacity:
4.9 litre4887 cc(298.223 cu in)
Engine manufacturer:
Rolls-Royce
Engine position:
front
Aspiration:
Normal
Engine coolant:
Water
compression ratio:
8:1
Top gear ratio:
1
Bore × Stroke:
95.25 × 114.3 mm, 3.75 × 4.5 in
Cylinders:
Straight 6
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 front:
7.60 x 15
Tyres rear:
7.60 x 15
Other
Unitary capacity:
814.5 cc
Designer:
Park Ward
RAC rating:
33.8
Number of doors:
2
Valve gear:
overhead inlet, side exhaust (oise), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
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