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
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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