These are standard specifications for the 1952 Bentley Mark VI, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Column on floor lever
Chassis # B342NZ
Engine # B171N
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Auction entries : 3
Chassis # B135LNY
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # B72LNZ
Engine # BA649
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 8332MD
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Chassis # B184MD
Engine # BC95B
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Auction entries : 2
Features
| 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 |
Engine & Transmission
| 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 | |
4 Manual Column on floor lever
Dimension(s)
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
Chassis # B342NZ
Engine # B171N
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| 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.
Chassis # B135LNY
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Chassis # B72LNZ
Engine # BA649
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| 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
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
Chassis # B184MD
Engine # BC95B
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| 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. |
Handling
| 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 |
1952 Bentley Mark VI FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1952 Bentley Mark VI?
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.