1952 Bentley R-Type specifications

1952 Bentley R-Type data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3048 mm 120 inches
Track/tread (front) 1442 mm 56.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Length 5067 mm 199.5 inches
Width 1778 mm 70 inches
Height 1676 mm 66 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 1880 kg 4145 lb
Weight distribution 48.5% front
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area 2.34
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4.6 litre
4566 cc
(278.634 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 92 × 114.3 mm
3.62 × 4.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.8
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 6.75:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 761 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 10 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 19.1 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 164 km/h (102 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
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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID55385
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 31.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1952 Bentley R-Type added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Bentley R-Type Continental models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4887 cm3/298.2cuin 1650 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4887 cm3/298.2cuin 1650 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 4887 cm3/298.2cuin
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 4887 cm3/298.2cuin
Bentley R-Type Continental -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4566 cm3/278.6cuin 1651 kg