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Bentley S2 Continental

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 104.10 mm × 91.40 mm 4.1 in × 3.6 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 6.2 litre 6223 cc (379.751 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 8.90 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.60 s
Standing km
Top speed 180 km/h (112 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.14
Unitary capacity 777.88 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3124 mm
wheelbase 123 in
Length (milimeters) 5378 mm
Length (inches) 211.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1854 mm
Width (inches) 73 in
Height (milimeters) 1549 mm
Height (inches) 61 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1918 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4228 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 81.8 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 18 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering cam & roller PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 4.500
Turning circle 12.70 m
Tyres 8.00-15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 286 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.92

General information

RAC rating 53.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1959 Bentley S2 Continental PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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