1959 - Bentley - S2 Continental

Technical Specs of This Model
1. S2 Continental 1959
General Information
Make Bentley
Model S2 Continental
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer
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Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 3124 mm     (123 in)
Front Track 1524 mm     (60 in)
Rear Track 1524 mm     (60 in)
Length 5378 mm     (211,7 in)
Width 1854 mm     (73 in)
Height 1549 mm     (61 in)
Ground Clearance 178 mm     (7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,72
Weight 1918 kg     (4224,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 81,8 litre   (18 Imp gal ,  21,6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Rolls-Royce
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 6223 cc     (379,75 cu in)
Bore 104,1 mm     (4,1 in)
Stroke 91,4 mm     (3,6 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,14
Unitary Capacity 777,88 cc/cylinder    (47,47 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power
Maximum Engine Power rpm
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 8,9 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 18,6 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 180 km/h   (111,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,92 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type cam & roller PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 4,5
Turning Circle Diameter 12,7 m    (41,7 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 286 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 286 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 8.00-15
Tyres (rear) 8.00-15