These are standard specifications for the 1957 Bentley Continental S1, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic
Chassis # BC3LCH
Engine # BC3C
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Auction entries : 2
Chassis # BC91LBG
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Chassis # BC96LBG
Engine # BC95B
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Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 1B532EG
Engine # BE 266
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # B343LFD
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # BC8LCH
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # BC101LBG
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Features
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 |
Performance
Top Speed : | 120 mph | 193.08 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 6 | L-Head | |
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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 |
4 Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic
Production Figures
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 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible
Seating Capacity : | 4 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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
Chassis # BC3LCH
Engine # BC3C
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Chassis # BC91LBG
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Body Designer : | Park Ward |
Weight : | 4140 lbs | 1877.872 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 4 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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
Chassis # BC96LBG
Engine # BC95B
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Body Designer : | Mulliner |
Weight : | 3875 lbs | 1757.67 kg |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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
Chassis # 1B532EG
Engine # BE 266
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Coachwork : | Freestone & Webb |
Weight : | 4140 lbs | 1877.872 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 5 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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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 | |
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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
Chassis # B343LFD
Auction entries : 1
Seating Capacity : | 5 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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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 | |
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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
Chassis # BC8LCH
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Coachwork : | Mulliner |
Seating Capacity : | 5 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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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
Chassis # BC101LBG
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Coachwork : | Mulliner |
Seating Capacity : | 4 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Front : Indepedent; Coil-springs Rear : Live axle; semi-elliptic leaf-spring suspension, with anti-roll bars |
Steering | |
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Cam and Roller |
Brakes | |
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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 |
1957 Bentley Continental S1 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Bentley Continental S1?
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. 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.