Bentley S2 Continental 1959 specs
General information
| Model: | Bentley S2 Continental |
| Year: | 1959 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | Bentley |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | V8 |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 6223 ccm |
| Max power: | 223 PS (165 kW) |
| Max torque: | 617 Nm at 2400 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 8:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 104.1 x 91.4 mm (4.1 x 3.6 inches) |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Automatic, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 180 km/h (111.8 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1163 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front tire dimensions: | 8.00-15 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 8.00-15 |
| Turn circle: | 13 m (511.8 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1918 kg (4228.5 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 5380 mm (211.8 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1860 mm (73.2 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1560 mm (61.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 3130 mm (123.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 81 litres (21.4 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
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