1959 Bentley S2 Continental

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1959 Bentley S2 Continental

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Quick Facts

Build Start: 1959

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1959
Model Variant: S-series

Dimensions

Kerb weight: 1918kg
Wheelbase: 3124mm
Track/tread (rear): 1524mm
Width: 1854mm
Ground clearance: 178mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 81.8litres
Track/tread (front): 1524mm
Length: 5378mm
Height: 1549mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8
Bore × Stroke: 104.1 × 91.4mm
Compression Ratio: 8:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4
Final Drive Ratio: 2.92
Engine Manufacturer: Rolls-Royce
Capacity: 6.2 litre (6223 cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.14
Sump: wet sumped
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1

Performance

Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 8.9 ss
Maximum Speed: 180km/h
Standing quarter-mile: 18.6 s
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 SU carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 4.500
Front Suspension: I.CS.
Turning Circle: 12.70 m
Rear suspension: LA.SE.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.72

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr-S
Rear brake diameter: 286 mmmm
Front Brake Diameter: 286 mmmm
Braked area: 2735 cm2

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: 8.00-15
Tyres Rear: 8.00-15

Other

Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 777.88cc
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 53.8

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