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Bentley S 4.9 AT S Continental Park Ward Drophead Coupe

05.1955 - 06.1956 · Technical specifications

Engine
4,9 L
Output
178 hp
Fuel
Petrol
Engine code
Bentley R6 4.9
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Seating capacity
5
Doors
2
Ground clearance
178 mm
Body style
Open body
Front tyres
8.00-15
Rear tyres
8.00-15

✓ Included○ OptionalNot specified — the source does not confirm this value

Passive safety

Seat belt locking deviceNot specified
Three-point seat beltNot specified
Seat belt pretensionerNot specified

Steering wheel and dashboard

Adjustable steering columnNot specified
Leather-wrapped steering wheelNot specified
Telescopic steering adjustmentNot specified
Trip computerNot specified
Outside temperature sensorNot specified
Tilt-adjustable steering wheelNot specified
Tachometer Included
Engine start buttonNot specified
Steering-wheel audio controlsNot specified

Basic specifications

Maximum speed, km/h190
Specification name4.9 AT S Continental Park Ward Drophead Coupe
Left-hand drive Included
Drive layoutRear-wheel drive
Ground clearance, mm178
Transmission type4-speed automatic
Production period1955 - 1956
Right-hand drive Optional
Body typeOpen body
Country of assemblyUnited Kingdom
Number of doors2
0-100 km/h acceleration, s15
Engine displacement, cm³4887

Engine

Valves per cylinder2
Forced inductionNot specified
Maximum torque, N·m (kg·m) at rpm370 (38) / 1500
Fuel usedPetrol
Compression ratio7.25
Maximum output, hp (kW) at rpm178 (131) / 3600
Engine codeBentley R6 4.9
Cylinder bore, mm95.25
Engine typeРядный, 6-цилиндровый
Valve actuationOHV
Additional engine information2 карбюратора SU HD6
Piston stroke, mm114.3

Active safety and driver assistance

Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)Not specified
Front parking sensorsNot specified
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Not specified
Cruise controlNot specified
Система контроля давления в шинахNot specified
Brake assist system (BAS)Not specified
Traction control system (TCS)Not specified
Electronic stability programme (ESP)Not specified
Rear parking sensorsNot specified

Suspension

Rear suspensionНезависимая, многорычажная
Front anti-roll barNot specified
Rear anti-roll barNot specified
Front suspensionНезависимая, на двойных поперечных рычагах

Interior dimensions

Number of seat rows2
Number of seats5

Lights and optics

Front fog lights Included
Halogen headlights Included
Headlight washersNot specified
Additional brake lightNot specified
Rear fog lightsNot specified

Interior electrical equipment

Remote-control keyNot specified
Rear power windowsNot specified
Keyless entryNot specified
Central lockingNot specified
Front power windowsNot specified

Weights and load limits

Mass, kg1760
Mass-to-power ratio, kg/hp9.89

Seats

Driver seat height adjustmentNot specified
Heated front seatsNot specified
Second-row seatsскладывается в соотношении 50/50
Front seatback pocketsNot specified
Front seat adjustmentпо 4 направлениям
Power-adjustable driver seatNot specified
Front centre armrest Included
Front seat lumbar support adjustmentNot specified
Power-adjustable front seatsNot specified
Rear centre armrest Optional

Roof

Мягкий складной верх Included

Brakes

Rear brakesБарабанные
Front brakesБарабанные

Additional interior equipment

Пакет курильщика Included
Power socketNot specified

Climate control

Air conditioningNot specified
Climate controlNot specified

Doors

Chrome door handles Included
Body-coloured door handlesNot specified

Airbags

Curtain airbagsNot specified
Driver airbagNot specified
Front passenger airbagNot specified
Side airbagNot specified

Audio systems

Additional audio equipment2 динамика
Radio Included

Tyres

Front wheels8.00-15
Rear wheels8.00-15

Steering

Hydraulic power steeringNot specified

Side mirrors

Side mirrors with turn signalsNot specified
Heated mirrorsNot specified
Power-adjustable side mirrorsNot specified
Body-coloured side mirrorsNot specified

Additional exterior features

Bumpersхромированные бамперы и решетка радиатора

Body dimensions

Body dimensions (L x W x H), mm5347 x 1829 x 1575

Interior trim

Декоративная отделкадеревянные вставки
Leather upholstery Included

Chassis dimensions

Minimum turning radius, m6.35
Rear track width, mm1524
Wheelbase, mm3124
Front track width, mm1473

Transmission

3rd gear ratio1.45
Final drive ratio2.923
Reverse gear ratio4.3045
2nd gear ratio2.6341
1st gear ratio3.8195
4th gear ratio1

Wheel rims

Alloy wheelsNot specified

Anti-theft and vehicle protection

ИммобилайзерNot specified
Anti-theft systemNot specified

Additional equipment

Anti-glare rear-view mirror Included
Sun visor mirrorsNot specified

Windows and visibility

Factory-tinted glassNot specified

Capacities

Fuel tank capacity, L82

Child safety

ISOFIX anchorageNot specified

Additional details

Коэффициент аэродинамического сопротивления, cW0.55

Emergency equipment

Full-size spare wheel Included

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