These are standard specifications for the 1948 Bentley Mark VI, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # B495CD
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Chassis # B 134BH
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Chassis # B447CD
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1946 - 1952 |
| Coach Work : | Mulliner, Park Ward & Co., Gurney Nutting, James Young, Freestone & Webb, Hooper, Facel Metallon |
| Price : | $9,905-$15,205 |
| Weight : | 4080 lbs | 1850.657 kg |
Performance
| 1/4 Mile : | 20.4 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 94 mph | 151.246 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4261 cc | 260.0 cu in. | 4.3 L. |
| Power : | 126 BHP (92.736 KW) |
| 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 horizontal Expanding-Type carburetors | |
| Ignition system : | Lucas |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| 1948 Bentley Mark VI | |
| Freestone & Webb Coupe 2 dr. (by Freestone & Webb) : | 103 |
| Freestone & Webb Saloon 4 dr. (by Freestone & Webb) : | 2 |
| Hooper Coup 4 dr. (by Hooper) : | 61 |
| Hooper Coupe 2 dr. (by Hooper) : | 61 |
| Hooper Saloon 4 dr. (by Hooper) : | 61 |
| James Young Coupe 2 dr. (by James Young) : | 209 |
| James Young Sport Saloon 2 dr. 5 P (by James Young) : | 209 |
| James Young Sport Saloon 2 dr. 5 P : | 209 |
| Mulliner Sport Saloon 2 dr. 4 P (by Mulliner) : | 301 |
| Park Ward Coupe 2 dr. (by Park Ward & Co.) : | 167 |
| Park Ward Drophead Coupe 2 dr. (by Park Ward & Co.) : | 167 |
| Park Ward Saloon (by Park Ward & Co.) : | 167 |
| Sport Saloon 4 dr. 5 P : | 4,946 |
Dimension(s)
Sport Saloon
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.1 in | 4879 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.1 in | 3051 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Mulliner Sport Saloon by Mulliner
| Coachwork : | Mulliner |
| Price : | $15,205 |
| Weight : | 4010 lbs | 1818.905 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.1 in | 4879 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.1 in | 3051 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Mulliner Sport Saloon by Mulliner
| Coachwork : | Mulliner |
| Price : | $15,205 |
| Weight : | 4010 lbs | 1818.905 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.1 in | 4879 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.1 in | 3051 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Mulliner Saloon by Mulliner
| Coachwork : | Mulliner |
| Price : | $14,190 |
| Weight : | 4005 lbs | 1816.637 kg |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.1 in | 4879 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.1 in | 3051 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Mulliner Drophead Coupe by Mulliner
| Coachwork : | Mulliner |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.1 in | 4879 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.1 in | 3051 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Park Ward Drophead Coupe by Park Ward & Co.
| Coachwork : | Park Ward & Co. |
| Price : | $14,605 |
| Weight : | 4010 lbs | 1818.905 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.1 in | 4879 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.1 in | 3051 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Park Ward Coupe by Park Ward & Co.
| Coachwork : | Park Ward & Co. |
| Price : | $14,155 |
| Weight : | 4010 lbs | 1818.905 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.1 in | 4879 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.1 in | 3051 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Park Ward Saloon by Park Ward & Co.
| Coachwork : | Park Ward & Co. |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.1 in | 4879 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.1 in | 3051 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Gurney Nutting Coupe by Gurney Nutting
| Coachwork : | Gurney Nutting |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.1 in | 4879 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.1 in | 3051 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
James Young Coupe by James Young
| Coachwork : | James Young |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.1 in | 4879 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.1 in | 3051 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
James Young Sport Saloon by James Young
Chassis # B495CD
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| Coachwork : | James Young |
| Price : | $14,225 |
| Weight : | 3995 lbs | 1812.102 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.1 in | 4879 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.1 in | 3051 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
James Young Sport Saloon
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.1 in | 4879 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.1 in | 3051 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Freestone & Webb Coupe by Freestone & Webb
| Coachwork : | Freestone & Webb |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.1 in | 4879 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.1 in | 3051 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Freestone & Webb Saloon by Freestone & Webb
| Coachwork : | Freestone & Webb |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.1 in | 4879 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.1 in | 3051 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Hooper Coupe by Hooper
| Coachwork : | Hooper |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.1 in | 4879 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.1 in | 3051 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Hooper Coup by Hooper
| Coachwork : | Hooper |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.1 in | 4879 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.1 in | 3051 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Hooper Saloon by Hooper
| Coachwork : | Hooper |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.1 in | 4879 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.1 in | 3051 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Cabriolet
Chassis # B 134BH
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| Body Designer : | Graber |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.1 in | 4879 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.1 in | 3051 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Cresta Couupe by Facel Metallon
Chassis # B447CD
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| Body Designer : | Pininfarina |
| Coachwork : | Facel Metallon |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.1 in | 4879 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.1 in | 3051 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Wishbone and coil springs Rear : Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Cam and Roller |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes : | Hydraulic |
| Rear Brakes : | Mechanical (servo-assisted) |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.50x16 |
1948 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,250 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $2,950 |
| Avg. Home : | $7,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.16 |
1948 Bentley Mark VI FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1948 Bentley Mark VI?
Q: How fast is the 1948 Bentley Mark VI? A: The 1948 Bentley Mark VI has a top speed of 94 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1948 Bentley Mark VI? A: The 1948 Bentley Mark VI has a wheelbase size of 120.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1948 Bentley Mark VI? A: The 1948 Bentley Mark VI has a length of 192.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1948 Bentley Mark VI? A: The 1948 Bentley Mark VI has a width of 70.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1948 Bentley Mark VI cost when new?A: The 1948 Bentley Mark VI cost approximately $9,905 to $15,205 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1948 Bentley Mark VI? A: The 1948 Bentley Mark VI was offered as a Cabriolet, Cresta Couupe, Freestone & Webb Coupe, Freestone & Webb Saloon, Gurney Nutting Coupe, Hooper Coup, Hooper Coupe, Hooper Saloon, James Young Coupe, James Young Sport Saloon, Mulliner Drophead Coupe, Mulliner Saloon, Mulliner Sport Saloon, Park Ward Coupe, Park Ward Drophead Coupe, Park Ward Saloon, Sport Saloon.Q: What tires did the 1948 Bentley Mark VI have? A: The 1948 Bentley Mark VI had 6.50x16 tires.Q: What engine did the 1948 Bentley Mark VI have? A: The engine powering the 1948 Bentley Mark VI was a Inline 6L-Head (4261 cc | 260.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 126 BHP (92.736 KW). Q: What transmission did the 1948 Bentley Mark VI have? A: The 1948 Bentley Mark VI had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.