1946 Bentley Mk VI

The Bentley Mk VI is a rear wheel drive vehicle, with the motor positioned in the front, and a 4 door saloon (sedan) bodyshell. The Bentley Mk VI's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 4.3 litre, overhead inlet, side exhaust 6 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. The engine transfers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. Its claimed kerb weight is 1816 kg. It is claimed to attain a maxiumum speed of 151 km/h (94 mph).
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4877 mm
Weight
1816 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
4.3 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
Unknown
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
151 km/h / 94 mph

1946 Bentley Mk VI specifications

1946 Bentley Mk VI data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	3048 mm	120 inches
Track/tread (front)	1486 mm	58.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1486 mm	58.5 inches
Length	4877 mm	192 inches
Width	1753 mm	69 inches
Height	1638 mm	64.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.6
Kerb weight	1816 kg	4004 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Bentley
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	4.3 litre 4256 cc (259.717 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	88.89 × 114.3 mm 3.5 × 4.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.78
Valve gear	overhead inlet, side exhaust (oise) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output
maximum torque
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.4:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	709.33 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	11 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	20.4 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	151 km/h (94 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.73
general
Carfolio.com ID	55396
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	29.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1946 Bentley Mk VI added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.