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1956 Bentley S1

United KingdomGasoline2WDCoupe

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1956
Make
Bentley
Model
S1
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
4.9 Automatic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
180 hp
Power (kW)
132 kW
Top speed
170 km/h (106 mph)
0–60 mph
13.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
14.2 seconds
Displacement
4,887 cc

Dimensions

Curb weight
1,758 kg (3,876 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Configuration
Bore
95.2 mm (3.7 in)
Stroke
114.3 mm (4.5 in)
Compression Ratio
8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
82 litres

Dimensions & Weight

Weight

Max Roof Load
70 kg (154 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
Bentley emblem
S1
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Coupe
Variant
S1 Standard1955–1959
Generation
1st Generation
Year
Powertrain
4.9 Automatic
Horsepower
180 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed