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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.
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
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.






