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 # BC101LBG
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Chassis # BC3LCH
Engine # BC3C
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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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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 |
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)
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. |
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)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
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.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Bentley Continental S1?
How many 1957 Bentley Continental S1 were produced?
How powerful was the 1957 Bentley Continental S1? Was the 1957 Bentley Continental S1 popular? Was the 1957 Bentley Continental S1 expensive? What was the fuel economy 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. 1957 Bentley Continental S1 FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
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.