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Generation 1

Bentley R-type Open body

05.1953 - 10.1954 · Europe

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Bentley R-type, Generation 1, Europe market. This overview covers 4 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (05.1953 - 10.1954). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 4 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
4
Engine codes
Bentley R6, Bentley R6 4.9
Engine displacement, cc
4566–4887
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 4, Manual 4
Wheelbase, mm
3048
Ground clearance, mm
190
Fuel
Petrol

Specifications and technical details

4 versions

4.6 L, 130 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Bentley R6 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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4.6 AT R Park Ward DropheadTop grade 05.1953 - 06.1954
4.6 AT R Continental Graber CabrioletTop grade 05.1953 - 06.1954

4.9 L, 150 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

Bentley R6 4.9 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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4.9 MT R Continental Park Ward Drophead 07.1954 - 10.1954

4.9 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Bentley R6 4.9 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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4.9 AT R Continental Park Ward Drophead 07.1954 - 10.1954

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