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1955 Bentley S1
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Bentley
Body Style:
Build Start:
1955
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Specifications
General
Build Start:
1955
ModelVariant:
S-series
Dimensions
Width:
1899mm
Track/tread (rear):
1524
Wheelbase:
3124mm
Kerb weight:
1880 kg
Height:
1630mm
Length:
5385mm
Track/tread (front):
1473
Body Details
Body Style:
buggy
Body type:
4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Engine details
Engine layout:
longitudinal
engine type:
naturally aspirated petrol
Aspiration:
Normal
Engine coolant:
Water
compression ratio:
6.68:1
Gearbox:
4
Bore/stroke ratio:
0.83
Capacity:
4.9 litre4887 cc(298.223 cu in)
Engine manufacturer:
Rolls-Royce
Engine position:
front
Catalytic converter:
N
Top gear ratio:
1
Bore × Stroke:
95.25 × 114.3 mm, 3.75 × 4.5 in
Cylinders:
Straight 6
Performance
Maximum speed:
166 km/h (103 mph)mph
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph):
9.2 s
Drive wheels:
rear wheel drive
Standing quarter-mile:
18.9 s
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Fuel Consump.
Fuel system:
2 SU carburettors
Chassis & Geomtry
length:wheelbase ratio:
1.72
Brakes
Brakes F/R:
Dr/Dr-S
Wheels & Tyres
Tyres rear:
8.20 x 15
Tyres front:
8.20 x 15
Other
RAC rating:
33.8
Unitary capacity:
814.5 cc
Number of doors:
4
Valve gear:
overhead inlet, side exhaust (oise), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
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