1952 Bentley R-Type Specifications

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    • 1952 Bentley R-Type Model Years
    1952195319541955

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Body / Chassis : Steel body on steel frame
    Production Years for Series : 1952 - 1955
    Body Designer : Mulliner
    Coach Work : Freestone & Webb, Park Ward & Co., James Young, Hooper, Abbotts of Farnham, Frankdale, Franay, Radford, Farina, Bertone, Mulliner
    Price : $10,735-$17,350
    Weight : 4170 lbs | 1891.48 kg
    Inline 6 | L-Head
    Displacement : 4564 cc | 278.5 cu in. | 4.6 L.
    Power : 150 BHP (110.4 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
    Inline 6 | L-Head
    Displacement : 4566 cc | 278.6 cu in. | 4.6 L.
    Power : 178 HP (131.008 KW)
    Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
    Stroke : 4.5 in | 114 mm.
    Compression : 6.75:1
    Main Bearings : 7
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Cylinder Head : Aluminum
    2 SU carburetors
    Transmission:
    4 Manual , 4 Automatic

    1st Gear : 11.11:1
    2nd Gear : 7.52:1
    3rd Gear : 5.00:1
    4th Gear : 3.73:1
    R Type and Continental Production (1952-1955) : 2,320
      : 67 with H.J Mulliner bodies; 50 with Park Ward bodies; 69 with James Young bodies; 41 with Hooper bodies.
    1952 Bentley R-Type
    Continental Coupe 2 dr. (by Park Ward & Co.) : 2
    Continental Coupe 2 dr. (by Farina) : 1
    Continental Coupe 2 dr. (by Franay) : 5
    Continental Coupe 2 dr. : 3
    Continental Drophead Coupe 2 dr. (by Park Ward & Co.) : 4
    Countryman Saloon 4 dr. 5 P (by Radford) : 20
    Coupe 2 dr. 5 P (by Abbotts of Farnham) : 15
    Coupe 2 dr. 5 P (by Franay) : 2
    Drop Head Coupe 4 dr. 5 P (by Freestone & Webb) : 1
    Drophead Coupe 2 dr. 4 P (by Abbotts of Farnham) : 1
    Saloon 4 dr. 5 P (by Freestone & Webb) : 29
    Saloon 4 dr. 5 P : 7

    Drop Head Coupe

    Body Designer : Mulliner
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Continental Fastback Sport Saloon

    Continental Fastback Sport Saloon
    Chassis # BC14LA
    Engine # BCC4
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    Auction entries : 1
    Continental Fastback Sport Saloon
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    Continental Fastback Sport Saloon
    Chassis # BC7A
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    Auction entries : 1
    Continental Fastback Sport Saloon
    Chassis # BCA1
    Engine # BCA1
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    Auction entries : 1
    Continental Fastback Sport Saloon
    Chassis # BC8LA
    Engine # BCA8
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    Auction entries : 1
    Body Designer : Mulliner
    Price : $17,350
    Weight : 3700 lbs | 1678.292 kg
    Combined MPG : 16.00
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 207.0 in | 5258 mm.
    Width : 71.5 in | 1816 mm.
    Height : 63.0 in | 1600 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.7 in | 1440 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Drop Head Coupe by Freestone & Webb

    Coachwork : Freestone & Webb
    Weight : 4170 lbs | 1891.48 kg
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Saloon

    Saloon
    Saloon
    Price : $10,735
    Weight : 4170 lbs | 1891.48 kg
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Saloon by Freestone & Webb

    Saloon
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    Coachwork : Freestone & Webb
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Drophead Coupe by Park Ward & Co.

    Coachwork : Park Ward & Co.
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Coupe by Park Ward & Co.

    Coachwork : Park Ward & Co.
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Saloon by Park Ward & Co.

    Coachwork : Park Ward & Co.
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Sport Saloon by James Young

    Coachwork : James Young
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Coupe by James Young

    Coachwork : James Young
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Sedanca Coupe by James Young

    Coachwork : James Young
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Two-Door Saloon by Hooper

    Coachwork : Hooper
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Saloon by Hooper

    Coachwork : Hooper
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Sedanca Coupe by Hooper

    Coachwork : Hooper
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Coupe by Abbotts of Farnham

    Coupe
    Chassis # B2RT
    Engine # B1R
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    Auction entries : 2
    Coachwork : Abbotts of Farnham
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Saloon by Frankdale

    Coachwork : Frankdale
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Coupe by Franay

    Coachwork : Franay
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Saloon

    Body Designer : Graber
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Countryman Saloon by Radford

    Coachwork : Radford
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Continental Coupe by Park Ward & Co.

    Coachwork : Park Ward & Co.
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Continental Drophead Coupe by Park Ward & Co.

    Coachwork : Park Ward & Co.
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Continental Coupe by Farina

    Coachwork : Farina
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Continental Coupe by Franay

    Coachwork : Franay
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Continental Coupe

    Body Designer : Graber
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Continental Saloon by Bertone

    Coachwork : Bertone
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Drophead Coupe by Abbotts of Farnham

    Drophead Coupe
    Chassis # B18RT
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    Coachwork : Abbotts of Farnham
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Continental Sports Saloon by Mulliner

    Continental Sports Saloon
    Chassis # BC26A
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    Coachwork : Mulliner
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Continental Fastback Saloon by Mulliner

    Continental Fastback Saloon
    Chassis # BC21A
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    Coachwork : Mulliner
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 200.0 in | 5080 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.
    Front Track : 56.8 in | 1441 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.6 in | 1488 mm.

    Suspension
    Front : Wishbones and coil springs

    Rear : Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, enclosed in leather gaiters

    Steering
    Cam and Roller

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : 6.50x16

    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 R-Type? A: The 1952 Bentley R-Type has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1952 Bentley R-Type? A: The 1952 Bentley R-Type has lengths of 200.00 and 207.00 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1952 Bentley R-Type? A: The 1952 Bentley R-Type has width of 70.00 and 71.50 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1952 Bentley R-Type cost when new?A: The 1952 Bentley R-Type cost approximately $10,735 to $17,350 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1952 Bentley R-Type? A: The 1952 Bentley R-Type was offered as a Continental Coupe, Continental Drophead Coupe, Continental Fastback Saloon, Continental Fastback Sport Saloon, Continental Saloon, Continental Sports Saloon, Countryman Saloon, Coupe, Drop Head Coupe, Drophead Coupe, Saloon, Sedanca Coupe, Sport Saloon, Two-Door Saloon.

    Q: What tires did the 1952 Bentley R-Type have? A: The 1952 Bentley R-Type had 6.50x16 tires.

    Q: How many R Type and Continental were produced? A: Bentley produced 2,320 examples of the R Type and Continental from 1952 to 1955.

    Q: What engines did the 1952 Bentley R-Type have? A: The 1952 Bentley R-Type had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (4564 cc | 278.5 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4500 RPM
  • Inline 6L-Head (4566 cc | 278.6 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 178 HP (131.008 KW)

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1952 Bentley R-Type have? A: The 1952 Bentley R-Type had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.

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