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Bentley S2 Continental
General information | |
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| Model | Bentley S2 Continental |
| Year | 1959 |
| Category | Large/luxury cars |
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Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 6223 ccm (379.73 cubic inches) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Automatic, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 6223 ccm (379.73 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Compression | 8.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 104.1 x 91.4 mm (4.1 x 3.6 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Automatic, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) |
| 0-50 miles | 8.9 seconds |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 13 m (500.0 inches) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1918 kg (4,228.5 pounds) |
| Overall length | 5380 mm (211.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 1860 mm (73.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1560 mm (61.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 3130 mm (123.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 81.0 litres (21.40 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | UK |
