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Bentley 4½-Litre Supercharged

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 100.00 mm × 140.00 mm 3.94 in × 5.51 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 4.4 litre 4398 cc (268.382 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 5.10:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power 177.4 PS (175.0 bhp) (130.5 kW) @ 3500 rpm
0-50 mph 10.00 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 166 km/h (103 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 101.33 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.71
Unitary capacity 1099.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration S/Charged
Compressor type 1 Villiers supercharger
Intercooler
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3302 mm
wheelbase 130 in
Length (milimeters) 4597 mm
Length (inches) 181 in
Width (milimeters) 1740 mm
Width (inches) 68.5 in
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio 1.39
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1727 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3807 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
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 24.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1929 Bentley 4½-Litre Supercharged PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1929

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