1954 Bentley R Type Specifications

Specifications

1952 1953 1954 1955

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1952 - 1955
Coach Work :	Mulliner, Park Ward & Co., James Young, Hooper, Abbotts of Farnham, Frankdale, Freestone & Webb, Franay, Radford, Farina, Bertone, Henri Chapron
Price :	$10,735-$17,350
Weight :	4170 lbs \| 1891.48 kg
Introduced At :	1952 Earls Court Motor Show

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6 \| L-Head
Displacement :	4566 cc \| 278.6 cu in. \| 4.6 L.
Power :	150 HP (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 :	7.25:1
Main Bearings :	7
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
2 SU carburetors

Transmission:
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.
1954 Bentley R Type
Coupe 2 dr. (by Park Ward & Co.) :	2
Coupe 2 dr. 4 P (by Farina) :	1
Coupe 2 dr. :	3
Drophead Coupe 2 dr. (by Park Ward & Co.) :	4
Fastback Coupe 2 dr. 4 P (by Mulliner) :	193

Dimension(s)

Saloon

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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
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

Exterior
Body Designer :	Mulliner
Weight :	4170 lbs \| 1891.48 kg
Doors :	2
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 Mulliner

Chassis # BC38LC
Engine # BCC37
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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Coachwork :	Mulliner
Weight :	4170 lbs \| 1891.48 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
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.

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Chassis # B132LTN
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Exterior
Coachwork :	Park Ward & Co.
Weight :	4170 lbs \| 1891.48 kg
Doors :	2
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.

Exterior
Coachwork :	Park Ward & Co.
Weight :	4170 lbs \| 1891.48 kg
Doors :	2
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.

Chassis # BC29D
Engine # BED28
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Exterior
Coachwork :	Park Ward & Co.
Weight :	4170 lbs \| 1891.48 kg
Doors :	2
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

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Chassis # B26WH
Engine # B13M
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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Coachwork :	James Young
Weight :	4170 lbs \| 1891.48 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
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

Exterior
Coachwork :	James Young
Weight :	4170 lbs \| 1891.48 kg
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Coachwork :	James Young
Weight :	4170 lbs \| 1891.48 kg
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Coachwork :	Hooper
Weight :	4170 lbs \| 1891.48 kg
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Coachwork :	Hooper
Weight :	4170 lbs \| 1891.48 kg
Doors :	4
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

Exterior
Coachwork :	Hooper
Weight :	4170 lbs \| 1891.48 kg
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Coachwork :	Abbotts of Farnham
Weight :	4170 lbs \| 1891.48 kg
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Coachwork :	Frankdale
Weight :	4170 lbs \| 1891.48 kg
Doors :	4
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

Exterior
Coachwork :	Freestone & Webb
Weight :	4170 lbs \| 1891.48 kg
Doors :	4
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

Chassis # BC51LC
Engine # BCC50
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Auction entries : 2

Exterior
Coachwork :	Franay
Weight :	4170 lbs \| 1891.48 kg
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Body Designer :	Graber
Weight :	4170 lbs \| 1891.48 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
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

Exterior
Coachwork :	Radford
Weight :	4170 lbs \| 1891.48 kg
Doors :	4
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.

Fastback Coupe by Mulliner

Chassis # BC66LC
Engine # BCC65
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Auction entries : 2

Chassis # BC2LD
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # BC62LC
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Auction entries : 1

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Exterior
Coachwork :	Mulliner
Price :	$17,350
Weight :	3700 lbs \| 1678.292 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
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 :	56.8 in \| 1441 mm.
Rear Track :	58.6 in \| 1488 mm.

Coupe by Park Ward & Co.

Exterior
Coachwork :	Park Ward & Co.
Weight :	3700 lbs \| 1678.292 kg
Doors :	2
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 :	56.8 in \| 1441 mm.
Rear Track :	58.6 in \| 1488 mm.

Drophead Coupe by Park Ward & Co.

Exterior
Coachwork :	Park Ward & Co.
Weight :	3700 lbs \| 1678.292 kg
Doors :	2
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 :	56.8 in \| 1441 mm.
Rear Track :	58.6 in \| 1488 mm.

Coupe by Farina

Exterior
Coachwork :	Farina
Weight :	3700 lbs \| 1678.292 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
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 :	56.8 in \| 1441 mm.
Rear Track :	58.6 in \| 1488 mm.

Coupe

Exterior
Body Designer :	Graber
Weight :	3700 lbs \| 1678.292 kg
Doors :	2
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 :	56.8 in \| 1441 mm.
Rear Track :	58.6 in \| 1488 mm.

Saloon by Bertone

Exterior
Coachwork :	Bertone
Weight :	3700 lbs \| 1678.292 kg
Doors :	2
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 :	56.8 in \| 1441 mm.
Rear Track :	58.6 in \| 1488 mm.

Drophead Coupe by Henri Chapron

Chassis # BC63LC
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Exterior
Coachwork :	Henri Chapron
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
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 by Mulliner

Chassis # BC35LC
Engine # BCC34
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # BC31C
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Chassis # BC36C
Engine # BCC35
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Auction entries : 2

Exterior
Coachwork :	Mulliner
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
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

1954 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$1,700
Avg. Home :	$10,250
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.22

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1954 Bentley R Type? A: The 1954 Bentley R Type has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1954 Bentley R Type? A: The 1954 Bentley R Type has lengths of 200.00 and 207.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1954 Bentley R Type? A: The 1954 Bentley R Type has width of 70.00 and 71.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1954 Bentley R Type cost when new?A: The 1954 Bentley R Type cost approximately $10,735 to $17,350 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1954 Bentley R Type? A: The 1954 Bentley R Type was offered as a Continental Fastback, Countryman Saloon, Coupe, Drophead Coupe, Fastback Coupe, Saloon, Sedanca Coupe, Sport Saloon.

Q: What tires did the 1954 Bentley R Type have? A: The 1954 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 1954 Bentley R Type have? A: The 1954 Bentley R Type had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (4566 cc | 278.6 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 150 HP (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 1954 Bentley R Type have? A: The 1954 Bentley R Type had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.