1955 Bentley S1 specifications

1955 Bentley S1 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3124 mm 123 inches
Track/tread (front) 1473 mm 58 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1524 mm 60 inches
Length 5385 mm 212 inches
Width 1899 mm 74.8 inches
Height 1630 mm 64.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 1880 kg 4145 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4.9 litre
4887 cc
(298.223 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 95.25 × 114.3 mm
3.75 × 4.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.83
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 6.68:1
Fuel system 2 SU carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 814.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 18.9 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 166 km/h (103 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 8.20 x 15
Tyres rear 8.20 x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID16038
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 33.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1955 Bentley S1 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2014-12-20.

Bentley S1 Continental models

2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 4887 cm3/298.2cuin
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 4887 cm3/298.2cuin
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 4887 cm3/298.2cuin
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 4887 cm3/298.2cuin
Bentley S1 Continental -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4887 cm3/298.2cuin 1880 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4887 cm3/298.2cuin
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4887 cm3/298.2cuin
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4887 cm3/298.2cuin
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4887 cm3/298.2cuin
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4887 cm3/298.2cuin
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4887 cm3/298.2cuin