1955 Bentley S1 Continental Sport Saloon

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1955 Bentley S1 Continental Sport Saloon

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Quick Facts

Build Start: 1955

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1955
Model Variant: S-series

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1473mm
Length: 5385mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 82litres
Wheelbase: 3124mm
Track/tread (rear): 1524mm
Width: 1816mm
Kerb weight: 1880kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Manufacturer: Rolls-Royce
Capacity: 4.9 litre (4887 cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.83
Compression Ratio: 8:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Final Drive Ratio: 2.92
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 95.25 × 114.3mm
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4

Performance

Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 9.3 ss
Maximum Speed: 192km/h
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: 814.5cc

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