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The Bentley S3, a 4-door saloon with seating for five, was produced from 1962 through 1965 with a total of 1630 examples being produced. It was basically a modified and modern version of the Bentley S2. Some examples were bodied by Park Ward, H.J. Mullner, James Young and others, while most received coachwork from the marque. A limited number of 32 examples were created on a stretched wheelbase adding to the interior comfort for the passengers.
In comparison to the S2, there were minor differences; most were aesthetics appearing near the front of the vehicle. The front panels had been restyled, twin headlamps had been fitted, and a smaller bumper was used. The interior's split bench seat was now replaced by individual seats.
Under the hood was the tried-and-true Rolls-Royce OHV eight-cylinder engine. It had an aluminum-silicon alloy cylinder block with cast-iron cylinder liners. Fitted with two SU carburetors, it was capable of producing around 200 horsepower. Zero-to-sixty took just under eleven seconds while top speed was achieved at around 116 mph. Fuel economy was low, with around 13 mpg combined. Power was sent to the rear wheels courtesy of a four-speed automatic gearbox.
The S3 was the final iteration of the S-Series. It was replaced by the T-Type, a derivative of the Rolls-Royce Shadow.
In comparison to the S2, there were minor differences; most were aesthetics appearing near the front of the vehicle. The front panels had been restyled, twin headlamps had been fitted, and a smaller bumper was used. The interior's split bench seat was now replaced by individual seats.
Under the hood was the tried-and-true Rolls-Royce OHV eight-cylinder engine. It had an aluminum-silicon alloy cylinder block with cast-iron cylinder liners. Fitted with two SU carburetors, it was capable of producing around 200 horsepower. Zero-to-sixty took just under eleven seconds while top speed was achieved at around 116 mph. Fuel economy was low, with around 13 mpg combined. Power was sent to the rear wheels courtesy of a four-speed automatic gearbox.
The S3 was the final iteration of the S-Series. It was replaced by the T-Type, a derivative of the Rolls-Royce Shadow.
1963 Bentley Continental S3 Series Flying Spur |
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| Year | 1963 |
| Make | Bentley |
| Model | Continental S3 Series Flying Spur |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series | 1962 - 1965 |
| MPG Highway | 12 |
| Performance | |
| Top Speed | 113 mph | 181.8 km/h Similar top speeds |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | V |
| 90-degree | |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 380.00 CU IN. | 6228.2 cc. | 6.2 L. |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Horsepower | 205.00 BHP (150.9 KW) |
| HP / Liter | 33.1 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings | 5 |
| Engine Electronics | 12-volt |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Fuel Feed | Carburetor |
| 2 SU Diaphragm-type carburetors | |
| Block | Aluminum |
| Head | Aluminum |
| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Final Drive | 3.08:1 |
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