1955 Bentley S1 Continental Sport Saloon Specs

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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

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 layout:longitudinal

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

Engine position:front

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

1955 Bentley S1 Continental Sport Saloon

1955 Bentley S1 Continental Sport Saloon Specs

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