1952 Bentley Mark VI Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1952 Bentley Mark VI, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Steel body on steel frame
Production Years for Series : 1946 - 1952
Coach Work : Mulliner, Park Ward & Co., Gurney Nutting, James Young, Freestone & Webb, Hooper, Pininfarina, Hermann Graber
Price : $10,700
Weight : 4075 lbs | 1848.389 kg
Inline 6 | L-Head
Displacement : 4566 cc | 278.6 cu in. | 4.6 L.
Power : 153 HP (112.608 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
Transmission:
4 Manual Column on floor lever

Sport Saloon

Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 68.0 in | 1727 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

2-Door Sport Saloon by Mulliner

Coachwork : Mulliner
Weight : 4000 lbs | 1814.369 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 68.0 in | 1727 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Sport Saloon by Mulliner

Coachwork : Mulliner
Weight : 4000 lbs | 1814.369 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 68.0 in | 1727 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Saloon by Mulliner

Coachwork : Mulliner
Weight : 4000 lbs | 1814.369 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 68.0 in | 1727 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Drophead Coupe by Mulliner

Drophead Coupe
Chassis # B342NZ
Engine # B171N
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Auction entries : 3
Coachwork : Mulliner
Weight : 4000 lbs | 1814.369 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 68.0 in | 1727 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Drophead Coupe by Park Ward & Co.

Coachwork : Park Ward & Co.
Weight : 4000 lbs | 1814.369 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 68.0 in | 1727 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Coupe by Park Ward & Co.

Coachwork : Park Ward & Co.
Weight : 4000 lbs | 1814.369 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 68.0 in | 1727 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Saloon by Park Ward & Co.

Coachwork : Park Ward & Co.
Exterior
Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 68.0 in | 1727 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Sedanca Coupe by Gurney Nutting

Coachwork : Gurney Nutting
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 68.0 in | 1727 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Clubman Coupe by James Young

Coachwork : James Young
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 68.0 in | 1727 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

2-Door Sport Saloon by James Young

Coachwork : James Young
Weight : 4000 lbs | 1814.369 kg
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 68.0 in | 1727 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Sport Saloon by James Young

Coachwork : James Young
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 68.0 in | 1727 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Coupe by Freestone & Webb

Coachwork : Freestone & Webb
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 68.0 in | 1727 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Saloon by Freestone & Webb

Coachwork : Freestone & Webb
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 68.0 in | 1727 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Sedanca Coupe by Hooper

Coachwork : Hooper
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 68.0 in | 1727 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Coupe by Hooper

Coachwork : Hooper
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 68.0 in | 1727 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Saloon by Hooper

Coachwork : Hooper
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 68.0 in | 1727 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Coupe by Pininfarina

Coupe
Chassis # 8332MD
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Coachwork : Pininfarina
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 68.0 in | 1727 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Cabriolet by Hermann Graber

Cabriolet
Chassis # B184MD
Engine # BC95B
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Auction entries : 2
Coachwork : Hermann Graber
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 68.0 in | 1727 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Suspension
Front : Wishbones and coil springs

Rear : Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs

Steering
Cam and Roller

Brakes
Front Brakes : Hydraulic
Rear Brakes : Mechancial (Servo-assisted)

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 6.50x16
Wheels : Disc

1952 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $1,700
Avg. Household Income : $3,850
Avg. Home : $9,050
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.20

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1952 Bentley Mark VI? A: The 1952 Bentley Mark VI has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1952 Bentley Mark VI? A: The 1952 Bentley Mark VI has a length of 192.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1952 Bentley Mark VI? A: The 1952 Bentley Mark VI has a width of 70.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1952 Bentley Mark VI cost when new?A: The 1952 Bentley Mark VI had a base price of approximately $10,700 (USD).

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1952 Bentley Mark VI? A: The 1952 Bentley Mark VI was offered as a 2-Door Sport Saloon, Cabriolet, Clubman Coupe, Coupe, Drophead Coupe, Saloon, Sedanca Coupe, Sport Saloon.

Q: What tires did the 1952 Bentley Mark VI have? A: The 1952 Bentley Mark VI had 6.50x16 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1952 Bentley Mark VI have? A: The 1952 Bentley Mark VI had Disc wheels.

Q: What engine did the 1952 Bentley Mark VI have? A: The engine powering the 1952 Bentley Mark VI was a Inline 6L-Head (4566 cc | 278.6 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 153 HP (112.608 KW) @ 4500 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1952 Bentley Mark VI have? A: The 1952 Bentley Mark VI had a 4 speed Manual Column on floor lever gearbox.

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