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Bentley Continental

1952 – 1955 United Kingdom

A classic from the 1950s, the Bentley Continental was built from 1952 to 1955. Only one version was offered: the 4.6, good for 150 hp.

Bentley Continental
Body styleNot specified
Production1952 – 1955
Variants1
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power150 hp
0–100 km/h13.3 s
Top speed188 km/h
Fuel economy18.2 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
4.6
4.6 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 150 hp 13.3 s 188 Manual, 4 Speed

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
4566 cm3 (279 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 4500 RPM150 HP @ 4500 RPM148 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetors
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
117 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.25 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front
Drums
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
6.50 X 16

Dimensions

Length
206.5 in (5245 mm)
Width
71.5 in (1816 mm)
Height
66 in (1676 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.8/58.5 in (1,443/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase
120 in (3048 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4145 lbs (1880 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
12.9 mpg US (18.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
434 g/km
Length5,245 mm
Width1,816 mm
Height1,676 mm
Wheelbase3,048 mm
Curb weight1,880 kg
Torque—

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.