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1955 Bentley S1 Continental Sport Saloon
Information
Bentley
Build Start:
1955
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Specifications
General
Build Start:
1955
ModelVariant:
S-series
Dimensions
Track/tread (front):
1473
Length:
5385mm
fuel tank capacity:
82 litres
Wheelbase:
3124mm
Track/tread (rear):
1524
Width:
1816mm
Kerb weight:
1880 kg
Body Details
Body type:
4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Engine details
Engine layout:
longitudinal
Top gear ratio:
1
Engine manufacturer:
Rolls-Royce
Capacity:
4.9 litre4887 cc(298.223 cu in)
Bore/stroke ratio:
0.83
compression ratio:
8:1
Engine coolant:
Water
Aspiration:
Normal
Engine position:
front
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
Catalytic converter:
N
Performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph):
9.3 s
Maximum speed:
192 km/h (119 mph)mph
Standing quarter-mile:
18.8 s
Drive wheels:
rear wheel drive
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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 front:
7.60 x 15
Tyres rear:
7.60 x 15
Other
RAC rating:
33.8
Designer:
H.J. Mulliner
Number of doors:
2
Valve gear:
overhead inlet, side exhaust (oise), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Unitary capacity:
814.5 cc
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