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1938 Bentley 4¼-Liter Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Production Years for Series1936 - 1939
Body DesignerPark Ward
Coach WorkMulliner, Vanvooren, Vanden Plas, Carlton Carriage Company, Pourtout, Cockshoot, Thrupp and Maberly
Price$7,200

Engine Type : I6 4500 cc | 274.6 cu in. | 4.5 L.
125 BHP (92 KW) @ 4500 RPM
205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 2200 RPM

Transmission:
4 Manual with Overdrive

Production Figures
4¼ Litre Production (1936-1939)1,234
Derby Drophead Coupes5
Sedans1,241

Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown
Chassis NumberB-1-LE
Engine NumberT6BT
Chassis NumberB132LS
Engine NumberF-4-BH
Chassis NumberB132LS
Engine NumberF-4-BH
Chassis NumberB137LE
Engine NumberC8BL
Chassis NumberB153LE
Engine NumberG8BH


Arrow Right 1938 Bentley models
Bentley 4.5-Liter

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