These are standard specifications for the 1936 Bentley 4¼ Liter, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Synchromesh on 3rd & 4th gears
Chassis # APN 107
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Chassis # B29GP
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Chassis # B46 JD
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Chassis # B 138GA
Engine # K6BW
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Chassis # B44 HK
Engine # G8BC
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # B 49 GP
Engine # U 2 5K
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # B118HK
Engine # K2BY
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Auction entries : 3
Chassis # B57KU
Engine # Z6BM
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Auction entries : 1
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1936 - 1939 |
| Coach Work : | James Young, Vanden Plas, Barker, Gurney Nutting, Vanvooren, Horsfield of Halifax, Park Ward & Co. |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 14.2 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 96 mph | 154.464 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Straight 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4250 cc | 259.4 cu in. | 4.3 L. |
| Power : | 125 BHP (92 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Torque : | 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 2200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.5 in | 114 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.40:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| 2 SU carburetors | |
4 Manual Synchromesh on 3rd & 4th gears
Production Figures
| 4¼ Litre Production (1936-1939) : | 1,234 |
| 1936 Bentley 4¼ Liter | |
| Drophead Coupe 4 P : | 1,234 |
| Drophead Coupe 4 P (by James Young) : | 13 |
Dimension(s)
Drophead Coupe
| Fuel Capacity : | 21.7 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 174.0 in | 4420 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.1 in | 155 mm. |
Drophead Coupe by James Young
Chassis # APN 107
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Chassis # B29GP
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| Coachwork : | James Young |
| Fuel Capacity : | 21.7 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 174.0 in | 4420 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.1 in | 155 mm. |
Sports Coupe by Vanden Plas
| Coachwork : | Vanden Plas |
| Fuel Capacity : | 21.7 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 174.0 in | 4420 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.1 in | 155 mm. |
Barker Sunroof Coupe by Barker
Chassis # B46 JD
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| Coachwork : | Barker |
| Fuel Capacity : | 21.7 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 174.0 in | 4420 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.1 in | 155 mm. |
Two Seat Tourer by Vanden Plas
Chassis # B 138GA
Engine # K6BW
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| Coachwork : | Vanden Plas |
| Fuel Capacity : | 21.7 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 174.0 in | 4420 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.1 in | 155 mm. |
Sedanca Coupe by Gurney Nutting
Chassis # B44 HK
Engine # G8BC
Auction entries : 1
| Coachwork : | Gurney Nutting |
| Fuel Capacity : | 21.7 Gal |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 174.0 in | 4420 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.1 in | 155 mm. |
Roadster by Vanden Plas
| Coachwork : | Vanden Plas |
| Fuel Capacity : | 21.7 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 174.0 in | 4420 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.1 in | 155 mm. |
Pillarless Coupe by Gurney Nutting
| Coachwork : | Gurney Nutting |
| Fuel Capacity : | 21.7 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 174.0 in | 4420 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.1 in | 155 mm. |
Pillarless Saloon by Vanvooren
| Coachwork : | Vanvooren |
| Fuel Capacity : | 21.7 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 174.0 in | 4420 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.1 in | 155 mm. |
Tourer by Horsfield of Halifax
Chassis # B 49 GP
Engine # U 2 5K
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| Coachwork : | Horsfield of Halifax |
| Fuel Capacity : | 21.7 Gal |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 174.0 in | 4420 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.1 in | 155 mm. |
Airflow Saloon by Gurney Nutting
Chassis # B118HK
Engine # K2BY
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| Coachwork : | Gurney Nutting |
| Fuel Capacity : | 21.7 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 174.0 in | 4420 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.1 in | 155 mm. |
Drophead Coupe by Park Ward & Co.
Chassis # B57KU
Engine # Z6BM
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| Coachwork : | Park Ward & Co. |
| Fuel Capacity : | 21.7 Gal |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 174.0 in | 4420 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.1 in | 155 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Semi-elliptical leaf springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Turning Circle : | 12.5 m | 492.164 in. | 12500.966 mm. |
1936 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,713 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,925 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
1936 Bentley 4¼ Liter FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1936 Bentley 4¼ Liter?
Q: How fast is the 1936 Bentley 4¼ Liter? A: The 1936 Bentley 4¼ Liter has a top speed of 96 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1936 Bentley 4¼ Liter? A: The 1936 Bentley 4¼ Liter has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1936 Bentley 4¼ Liter? A: The 1936 Bentley 4¼ Liter has a length of 174.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1936 Bentley 4¼ Liter? A: The 1936 Bentley 4¼ Liter has a width of 69.00 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1936 Bentley 4¼ Liter? A: The 1936 Bentley 4¼ Liter was offered as a Airflow Saloon, Barker Sunroof Coupe, Drophead Coupe, Pillarless Coupe, Pillarless Saloon, Roadster, Sedanca Coupe, Sports Coupe, Tourer, Two Seat Tourer.Q: How many 4¼ Litre were produced? A: Bentley produced 1,234 examples of the 4¼ Litre from 1936 to 1939.Q: What engine did the 1936 Bentley 4¼ Liter have? A: The engine powering the 1936 Bentley 4¼ Liter was a Straight 6 (4250 cc | 259.4 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 125 BHP (92 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 2200 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1936 Bentley 4¼ Liter have? A: The 1936 Bentley 4¼ Liter had a 4 speed Manual Synchromesh on 3rd & 4th gears gearbox.