Bentley R Type 1952 - 1955, Convertible, Coupe

Bentley R Type 1 generation

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand Bentley
Model R Type
Class Спорткар
Production Start 1952
Production End 1955

Characteristics Bentley R Type 1 generation

Bodywork

Body type Cabriolet
Height 1638 mm
Length 5080 mm
Number of seater 4
Wheelbase 3048 mm
Width 1753 mm

Engine

Boost type none
Capacity 4566 cm3
Cylinder bore 92.0 mm
Cylinder layout inline
Engine placement Front, longitudinal
Engine power 130 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type carburetor
Max power (kW) 97 kW
Number of cylinders 6
Stroke cycle 114.3 mm
Valves per cylinder 2

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 4

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 15.0 s
Max speed 164 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 18.2 l

Suspension and brakes

Back suspension Dependent, spring
Front brakes drum
Front suspension Independent, spring
Rear brakes drum

General information

Car class S
Country Great Britain
Number of doors 2
Steering wheel position Right

Available engines

2
modifications

Petrol

2 variants
4.6 L, 130 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Body: Cabriolet Drophead Coupe, Sedan Standard Saloon, Coupe Continental
4.6 AT (130 hp)
1952 – 1955
4.6 L, 130 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Cabriolet Drophead Coupe, Sedan Standard Saloon, Coupe Continental
4.6 MT (130 hp)
1952 – 1955