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Bentley S1 Continental

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 95.25 mm × 114.30 mm 3.75 in × 4.5 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 4.9 litre 4887 cc (298.223 cu in)
Engine type oise
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.10:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 9.30 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.80 s
Standing km
Top speed 192 km/h (119 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 0.83
Unitary capacity 814.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3124 mm
wheelbase 123 in
Length (milimeters) 5334 mm
Length (inches) 210 in
Width (milimeters) 1816 mm
Width (inches) 71.5 in
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1880 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4145 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 33.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1955 Bentley S1 Continental PDF Manual
S1 Continental picture
Designer unknown
Year 1955

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