(1955 model)
| Marque (make) | Bentley | Issued from | 1955 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | S1 | Issued until | |
| Serie | S1 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Bentley Motors Ltd. (VAG Group) | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5385 mm / 212.0 in / 212.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1899 mm / 74.8 in / 74.8 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.72 |
| Height | Total (curb) weight | 1880 kg / 4145 lb / 4145 lb | |
| Wheelbase | 3124 mm / 123.0 in / 123.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 95.2 mm / 3.75 in / 3.75 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 114.3 mm / 4.50 in / 4.50 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.83 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 4887 cm3 / 298.2 cu in / 298.2 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OISE (overhead inlet, side exhaust valve) | Unitary capacity | 814.50 cm3/cylinder / 49.704 cu in/cylinder / 49.704 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 6.7 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | at |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 9.20 s / 9.20 s / 9.20 s | Top (maximal) speed | 166 km/h / 103 mph / 103 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Bentley S1
