Bentley Mark Vi (1951-52)
The Car
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The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke | 92mm x 114mm |
Displacement |
4566cc
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Firing order | 1,4,2,6,3,5 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
25 lb./sq. in.
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Fuel Supply
Carburetor | Twin SU H6 |
Needles |
LBI (with Bentley Air Cleaners);
8C (with AC Air Cleaners) |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.006″ (cold)
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Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.012″ (cold)
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Valve-timing indication | Flywheel (tappets at 0.030″) |
Intake valve opens |
3½° ATDC
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Ignition
Breaker gap | 0.019″ – 0.021″ |
Plug gap | 0.025″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Flywheel
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Ignition timing |
TDC (fully retarded)
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Clutch
Clutch type | Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate |
Clutch linings |
Mintex
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Brakes
Brake type |
Rolls-Royce Hydraulic (Mechanical Servo-assisted)
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Brake linings |
Ferodo
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Wheel Alignment
Toe-In | 1⁄16” to 5⁄32“ |
Camber | 0° – 1° out (no adjustment) |
Caster angle | +½° to -½° |
King pin angle |
4¼° (3¼° on early models)
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