1955 Bentley Continental Sports Saloon Specs

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Build Start: 1955

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Specifications

General

Build Start:1955

ModelVariant:Continental

Dimensions

Track/tread (front):1473

Length:5347mm

Wheelbase:3124mm

Track/tread (rear):1524

Width:1829mm

fuel tank capacity:82 litres

Body Details

Body type:4/5 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine details

Gearbox:4

Final drive ratio:2.92

engine type:naturally aspirated petrol

Cylinders:Straight 6

Bore × Stroke:95.25 × 114.3 mm, 3.75 × 4.5 in

compression ratio:8:1

Engine coolant:Water

Aspiration:Normal

Engine position:front

Top gear ratio:1

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

Performance

Drive wheels:rear wheel drive

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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 cc

1955 Bentley Continental Sports Saloon

1955 Bentley Continental Sports Saloon Specs

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