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1957 Bentley Continental S1 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1957 Bentley Continental S1, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Alloy
Production Years for Series : 1955 - 1959
Coach Work : Freestone & Webb, Park Ward & Co., Hooper, Mulliner
Weight : 4140 lbs | 1877.872 kg
Top Speed : 120 mph | 193.08 km/h
Inline 6 | L-Head
Displacement : 4883 cc | 298.0 cu in. | 4.9 L.
Power : 178 HP (131.008 KW)
Bore : 3.7 in | 94 mm.
Stroke : 4.5 in | 114 mm.
Compression : 8.10:1
Main Bearings : 7
Valvetrain : 12 (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum
2 SU carburetors
Transmission:
4 Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic

1957 Bentley Continental S1
Drophead Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 31
Saloon 4 dr. 5 P (by Freestone & Webb) : 13
Saloon 4 dr. 5 P (by Hooper) : 9

Convertible

Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 210.0 in | 5334 mm.
Width : 71.5 in | 1816 mm.
Wheelbase : 123.0 in | 3124 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Drophead Coupe

Body Designer : Park Ward
Weight : 4140 lbs | 1877.872 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 210.0 in | 5334 mm.
Width : 71.5 in | 1816 mm.
Wheelbase : 123.0 in | 3124 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Fastback

Fastback
Chassis # BC96LBG
Engine # BC95B
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Auction entries : 2
Body Designer : Mulliner
Weight : 3875 lbs | 1757.67 kg
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 210.0 in | 5334 mm.
Width : 71.5 in | 1816 mm.
Wheelbase : 123.0 in | 3124 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Saloon by Freestone & Webb

Saloon
Chassis # 1B532EG
Engine # BE 266
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Auction entries : 1
Coachwork : Freestone & Webb
Weight : 4140 lbs | 1877.872 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 210.0 in | 5334 mm.
Width : 71.5 in | 1816 mm.
Wheelbase : 123.0 in | 3124 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Sports Coupe by Park Ward & Co.

Coachwork : Park Ward & Co.
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 210.0 in | 5334 mm.
Width : 71.5 in | 1816 mm.
Wheelbase : 123.0 in | 3124 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Saloon

Saloon
Chassis # B343LFD
Auction entries : 1
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 210.0 in | 5334 mm.
Width : 71.5 in | 1816 mm.
Wheelbase : 123.0 in | 3124 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Saloon by Hooper

Coachwork : Hooper
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 210.0 in | 5334 mm.
Width : 71.5 in | 1816 mm.
Wheelbase : 123.0 in | 3124 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Continental Flying Spur Sports Saloon by Mulliner

Coachwork : Mulliner
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 210.0 in | 5334 mm.
Width : 71.5 in | 1816 mm.
Wheelbase : 123.0 in | 3124 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Continental Fastback by Mulliner

Continental Fastback
Chassis # BC101LBG
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Coachwork : Mulliner
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 210.0 in | 5334 mm.
Width : 71.5 in | 1816 mm.
Wheelbase : 123.0 in | 3124 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Suspension
Front : Indepedent; Coil-springs

Rear : Live axle; semi-elliptic leaf-spring suspension, with anti-roll bars

Steering
Cam and Roller

Brakes
Front Brakes : Drums, Hydrualic Assist
Rear Brakes : Drums

1957 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $4,550
Avg. Home : $12,220
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.24

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Q: How fast is the 1957 Bentley Continental S1? A: The 1957 Bentley Continental S1 has a top speed of 120 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 Bentley Continental S1? A: The 1957 Bentley Continental S1 has a wheelbase size of 123.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1957 Bentley Continental S1? A: The 1957 Bentley Continental S1 has a length of 210.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1957 Bentley Continental S1? A: The 1957 Bentley Continental S1 has a width of 71.50 inches.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 Bentley Continental S1? A: The 1957 Bentley Continental S1 was offered as a Continental Fastback, Continental Flying Spur Sports Saloon, Convertible, Drophead Coupe, Fastback, Saloon, Sports Coupe.

Q: What engine did the 1957 Bentley Continental S1 have? A: The engine powering the 1957 Bentley Continental S1 was a Inline 6L-Head (4883 cc | 298.0 cu in. | 4.9 L.) with 178 HP (131.008 KW).

Q: What transmission did the 1957 Bentley Continental S1 have? A: The 1957 Bentley Continental S1 had a 4 speed Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic gearbox.