Bentley R-Type Continental 4.6
Bentley R-Type Continental · 1952 - 1955 · Petrol
The Bentley R-Type Continental 4.6 produces 150 hp and — Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 13.3 seconds and reaches 188 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 18.2 l/100 km, equal to 434 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 150 hp
- Torque
- —
- 0–100
- 13.3 s
- Top speed
- 188 km/h
Engine
| Power | 150 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 110 kW |
| Displacement | 4,566 cc |
| Cylinders | L6 |
| Fuel system | Carburetors |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Performance
| Top speed | 188 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 13.3 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 18.2 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| CO2 emissions | 434 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual, 4 Speed |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,245 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,676 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,048 mm |
| Unladen weight | 1,880 kg |
| Tyre size | 6.50 X 16 |
| Front brakes | Drums |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Bentley R-Type Continental 4.6 compared with 108 trims of other cars from the 1949–1955 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 107 hp |
better than 76%
|
| Top speed | 188 km/h | 157 km/h |
better than 82%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 13.3 s | 18.6 s |
better than 70%
|
| Combined consumption | 18.2 l/100 km | 11.6 l/100 km |
better than 2%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,880 kg | 1,248 kg |
better than 1%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: torque and cargo volume. Those measures are left out of the comparison.