Bentley S1 Continental 1955 specs
General information
Model: | Bentley S1 Continental |
Year: | 1955 |
Category: | Large/luxury cars |
Manufacturer: | Bentley |
Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 4887 ccm |
Max power: | 223 PS (165 kW) |
Max torque: | 617 Nm at 2400 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 8.1:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 95.3 x 114.3 mm (3.8 x 4.5 inches) |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Automatic, 3-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 187 km/h (116.2 mph) |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.1186 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1880 kg (4144.7 pounds) |
Overall length: | 5340 mm (210.2 inches) |
Overall width: | 1820 mm (71.7 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 3130 mm (123.2 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 80 litres (21.13 gallons) |