1958 Bentley Continental S1 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1958 Bentley Continental S1, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Steel body on box-section steel frame
Production Years for Series : 1955 - 1959
Coach Work : James Young, Park Ward & Co., Mulliner
Price : $18,600
Inline 6 | L-Head
Displacement : 4883 cc | 298.0 cu in. | 4.9 L.
Power : 178 HP (131.008 KW)
Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 4.5 in | 114 mm.
Compression : 6.6:1
Main Bearings : 7
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum
2 SU carburetors
Transmission:
4 Automatic

1958 Bentley Continental S1
Drop Head Coupe 2 dr. 4 P (by Park Ward & Co.) : 31

Two Door Hardtop Coupe by Park Ward & Co.

Two Door Hardtop Coupe
Chassis # BC48LCH
Engine # BC47C
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Two Door Hardtop Coupe
Chassis # BC22FM
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Two Door Hardtop Coupe
Chassis # BC35LDJ
Engine # BC34D
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Two Door Hardtop Coupe
Chassis # BC3 LFM
Engine # BC3 F
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Coachwork : Park Ward & Co.
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 212.0 in | 5385 mm.
Width : 74.8 in | 1899 mm.
Height : 64.3 in | 1632 mm.
Wheelbase : 123.0 in | 3124 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Saloon by James Young

Coachwork : James Young
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 212.0 in | 5385 mm.
Width : 74.8 in | 1899 mm.
Height : 64.3 in | 1632 mm.
Wheelbase : 123.0 in | 3124 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Drop Head Coupe by Park Ward & Co.

Coachwork : Park Ward & Co.
Price : $18,600
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 212.0 in | 5385 mm.
Width : 74.8 in | 1899 mm.
Height : 64.3 in | 1632 mm.
Wheelbase : 123.0 in | 3124 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Fastback by Mulliner

Coachwork : Mulliner
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 212.0 in | 5385 mm.
Width : 74.8 in | 1899 mm.
Height : 64.3 in | 1632 mm.
Wheelbase : 123.0 in | 3124 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Convertible by Mulliner

Coachwork : Mulliner
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 212.0 in | 5385 mm.
Width : 74.8 in | 1899 mm.
Height : 64.3 in | 1632 mm.
Wheelbase : 123.0 in | 3124 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Continental Flying Spur by Mulliner

Coachwork : Mulliner
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 212.0 in | 5385 mm.
Width : 74.8 in | 1899 mm.
Height : 64.3 in | 1632 mm.
Wheelbase : 123.0 in | 3124 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Suspension
Front : Coil-springs

Rear : Rear semi-elliptic leaf-spring suspension, with anti-roll bars

Steering
Cam and Roller

Brakes
Front Brakes : Hydraulic drums
Rear Brakes : Mechanical drums

1958 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $4,600
Avg. Home : $12,750
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.25

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 Bentley Continental S1? A: The 1958 Bentley Continental S1 has a wheelbase size of 123.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1958 Bentley Continental S1? A: The 1958 Bentley Continental S1 has a length of 212.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1958 Bentley Continental S1? A: The 1958 Bentley Continental S1 has a width of 74.75 inches.

Q: How much did the 1958 Bentley Continental S1 cost when new?A: The 1958 Bentley Continental S1 had a base price of approximately $18,600 (USD).

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1958 Bentley Continental S1? A: The 1958 Bentley Continental S1 was offered as a Continental Flying Spur, Convertible, Drop Head Coupe, Fastback, Saloon, Two Door Hardtop Coupe.

Q: What engine did the 1958 Bentley Continental S1 have? A: The engine powering the 1958 Bentley Continental S1 was a Inline 6L-Head (4883 cc | 298.0 cu in. | 4.9 L.) with 178 HP (131.008 KW).

Q: What transmission did the 1958 Bentley Continental S1 have? A: The 1958 Bentley Continental S1 had a 4 speed Automatic gearbox.

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