These are standard specifications for the 1952 Bentley R-Type, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 4 Automatic
Chassis # BC14LA
Engine # BCC4
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Chassis # BC7A
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Chassis # BCA1
Engine # BCA1
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Chassis # BC8LA
Engine # BCA8
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Chassis # B2RT
Engine # B1R
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Chassis # B18RT
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Chassis # BC26A
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Chassis # BC21A
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel body on steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1952 - 1955 |
| Body Designer : | Mulliner |
| Coach Work : | Freestone & Webb, Park Ward & Co., James Young, Hooper, Abbotts of Farnham, Frankdale, Franay, Radford, Farina, Bertone, Mulliner |
| Price : | $10,735-$17,350 |
| Weight : | 4170 lbs | 1891.48 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4564 cc | 278.5 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
| Power : | 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.5 in | 114 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 2 SU carburetors | |
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4566 cc | 278.6 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
| Power : | 178 HP (131.008 KW) |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.5 in | 114 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.75:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 2 SU carburetors | |
4 Manual , 4 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 11.11:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 7.52:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 5.00:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 3.73:1 |
Production Figures
| R Type and Continental Production (1952-1955) : | 2,320 |
| : | 67 with H.J Mulliner bodies; 50 with Park Ward bodies; 69 with James Young bodies; 41 with Hooper bodies. |
| 1952 Bentley R-Type | |
| Continental Coupe 2 dr. (by Park Ward & Co.) : | 2 |
| Continental Coupe 2 dr. (by Farina) : | 1 |
| Continental Coupe 2 dr. (by Franay) : | 5 |
| Continental Coupe 2 dr. : | 3 |
| Continental Drophead Coupe 2 dr. (by Park Ward & Co.) : | 4 |
| Countryman Saloon 4 dr. 5 P (by Radford) : | 20 |
| Coupe 2 dr. 5 P (by Abbotts of Farnham) : | 15 |
| Coupe 2 dr. 5 P (by Franay) : | 2 |
| Drop Head Coupe 4 dr. 5 P (by Freestone & Webb) : | 1 |
| Drophead Coupe 2 dr. 4 P (by Abbotts of Farnham) : | 1 |
| Saloon 4 dr. 5 P (by Freestone & Webb) : | 29 |
| Saloon 4 dr. 5 P : | 7 |
Dimension(s)
Drop Head Coupe
| Body Designer : | Mulliner |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Continental Fastback Sport Saloon
Chassis # BC14LA
Engine # BCC4
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Chassis # BC7A
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Chassis # BCA1
Engine # BCA1
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Chassis # BC8LA
Engine # BCA8
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| Body Designer : | Mulliner |
| Price : | $17,350 |
| Weight : | 3700 lbs | 1678.292 kg |
| Combined MPG : | 16.00 |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 207.0 in | 5258 mm. |
| Width : | 71.5 in | 1816 mm. |
| Height : | 63.0 in | 1600 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Drop Head Coupe by Freestone & Webb
| Coachwork : | Freestone & Webb |
| Weight : | 4170 lbs | 1891.48 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Saloon
| Price : | $10,735 |
| Weight : | 4170 lbs | 1891.48 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Saloon by Freestone & Webb
| Coachwork : | Freestone & Webb |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Drophead Coupe by Park Ward & Co.
| Coachwork : | Park Ward & Co. |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Coupe by Park Ward & Co.
| Coachwork : | Park Ward & Co. |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Saloon by Park Ward & Co.
| Coachwork : | Park Ward & Co. |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Sport Saloon by James Young
| Coachwork : | James Young |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Coupe by James Young
| Coachwork : | James Young |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Sedanca Coupe by James Young
| Coachwork : | James Young |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Two-Door Saloon by Hooper
| Coachwork : | Hooper |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Saloon by Hooper
| Coachwork : | Hooper |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Sedanca Coupe by Hooper
| Coachwork : | Hooper |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Coupe by Abbotts of Farnham
Chassis # B2RT
Engine # B1R
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| Coachwork : | Abbotts of Farnham |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Saloon by Frankdale
| Coachwork : | Frankdale |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Coupe by Franay
| Coachwork : | Franay |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Saloon
| Body Designer : | Graber |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Countryman Saloon by Radford
| Coachwork : | Radford |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Continental Coupe by Park Ward & Co.
| Coachwork : | Park Ward & Co. |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Continental Drophead Coupe by Park Ward & Co.
| Coachwork : | Park Ward & Co. |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Continental Coupe by Farina
| Coachwork : | Farina |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Continental Coupe by Franay
| Coachwork : | Franay |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Continental Coupe
| Body Designer : | Graber |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Continental Saloon by Bertone
| Coachwork : | Bertone |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Drophead Coupe by Abbotts of Farnham
Chassis # B18RT
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| Coachwork : | Abbotts of Farnham |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Continental Sports Saloon by Mulliner
Chassis # BC26A
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| Coachwork : | Mulliner |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Continental Fastback Saloon by Mulliner
Chassis # BC21A
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| Coachwork : | Mulliner |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.8 in | 1441 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Wishbones and coil springs Rear : Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, enclosed in leather gaiters | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Cam and Roller |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.50x16 |
1952 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,700 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $3,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $9,050 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.20 |
1952 Bentley R-Type FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1952 Bentley R-Type?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1952 Bentley R-Type? A: The 1952 Bentley R-Type has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1952 Bentley R-Type? A: The 1952 Bentley R-Type has lengths of 200.00 and 207.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1952 Bentley R-Type? A: The 1952 Bentley R-Type has width of 70.00 and 71.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1952 Bentley R-Type cost when new?A: The 1952 Bentley R-Type cost approximately $10,735 to $17,350 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1952 Bentley R-Type? A: The 1952 Bentley R-Type was offered as a Continental Coupe, Continental Drophead Coupe, Continental Fastback Saloon, Continental Fastback Sport Saloon, Continental Saloon, Continental Sports Saloon, Countryman Saloon, Coupe, Drop Head Coupe, Drophead Coupe, Saloon, Sedanca Coupe, Sport Saloon, Two-Door Saloon.Q: What tires did the 1952 Bentley R-Type have? A: The 1952 Bentley R-Type had 6.50x16 tires.Q: How many R Type and Continental were produced? A: Bentley produced 2,320 examples of the R Type and Continental from 1952 to 1955.Q: What engines did the 1952 Bentley R-Type have? A: The 1952 Bentley R-Type had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (4564 cc | 278.5 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4500 RPM Inline 6L-Head (4566 cc | 278.6 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 178 HP (131.008 KW) Q: What transmissions did the 1952 Bentley R-Type have? A: The 1952 Bentley R-Type had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.