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Bentley Mark VI (1946 - 1952)


The Bentley Mark VI marked a radical change for
Rolls-Royce. It was the first car to be offered by the
company with factory built coachwork. The Standard Steel
Saloon body was produced at Pressed Steel's factory.
Powered by a six cylinder in-line F-head engine (inlet
over exhaust) with a capacity of originally 4,257 cc the
car performed really impressive. From those
coachbuilders who had remained in business but few were
able to significantly enhance the balanced lines of the
standard coachwork. About 20 % of the Bentley Mark VIs'
were fitted with coachbuilt bodies. From 1949 left hand
drive MkVIs were available; from 1951 onward an engine
with increased capacity of 4.566 cc did improve
performance.
No. made:
4000
1202
5202
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Bentley Mark VI 4 1/4 litre (832 with coachbuilt bodies)
Bentley Mark VI 4 1/2 litre (180 with coachbuilt bodies)
Bentley Mark VI altogether
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Wheelbase |
3048 mm |
120
in |
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Track |
front |
1486 mm |
58.5 in |
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rear |
1486 mm |
58.5 in |
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Length |
4877 mm |
192 in |
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Width |
1753 mm |
69 in |
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Height |
1638 mm |
64.5 in |
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Kerb weight |
1816 kg |
4004 lb |
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Type |
S-6
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oise
12 valves total
2 valves per cylinder |
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Bore × stroke |
88.89mm × 114.30mm |
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3.5 in × 4.5 in |
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Bore/Stroke ratio |
0.78 |
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Displacement |
4256 cc
(259.717 cu in) |
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Unitary capacity |
709.33 cc/cylinder |
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Compression ratio |
6.40:1 |
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Fuel system |
2 SU carbs |
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Aspiration |
Normal |
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Coolant |
Water |
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0-50mph (80 km/h) |
11.00s |
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0-Quarter-mile |
20.40s |
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Top speed |
151 km/h |
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chassis |
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Engine location |
Front |
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Engine alignment |
Longitudinal |
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Suspension |
Front |
I.CS. |
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Rear |
LA.SE. |
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Brakes F/R |
Dr/Dr-S |
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Transmission |
4M |
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Drive |
RWD |
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Top gear ratio |
1.00 |
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Final drive ratio |
3.73 |
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