Bentley Series S And Continental (1956-59)

Bentley Series S And Continental (1956-59)

The Car

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The Specs

Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.

Engine

Bore & Stroke 95.3mm x 114.3mm
Displacement 4887cc
Firing order 1,4,2,6,3,5
Oil pressure (hot)
25 lb./sq. in.

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Twin SU HD8
Choke 2″
Main 0.125″
Needles UC

Valving

Intake tappet clearance 0.006″ (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012″ (cold)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens TDC at 0.030″ clearance

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.019″ – 0.021″
Plug gap 0.025″
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing
2° BTDC

Clutch

Clutch type Bentley Automatic transmission
Clutch linings

Brakes

Brake type Rolls-Royce Hydraulic (Mechanical Servo-assisted
Brake linings Ferodo or Mintex

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 116” to 532
Camber 0° – ½° out (power assisted steering or manual steering)
Caster angle 1° neg. (Manual steering)
0° (power assisted steering)
King pin angle
4½° at 0° camber