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Bentley MK6 Big Bore '52

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Bentley MK6 Big Bore '52 (1952)

Reference ch89PU
Make Bentley
Model MK6 Big Bore '52
Type berline
Construction year 1952
KM 48161
Cilinder displacement 4600
Gears manual
Steering left hand drive

The Bentley Mark VI was the first post-war car from Bentley. Produced from 1946 to 1952, it was also the first car from Rolls-Royce with factory coachwork but chassis were still also supplied to independent coachbuilders . The chassis and engine went on to be used as the basis of those in the Rolls-Royce silver Wraith of 1946 and Silver Dawn of 1949.

The Mark VI used an F-head straight-six  engine 4.3 L (4257 cc/259 in³) in size. In 1951, a 4.6 L (4566 cc/278 in³) version was introduced.  The chassis used leaf springs at the rear and independent coil springing at the front with a control on the steering wheel centre to adjust the hardness of the rear springing. A central lubrication system allowing oil to be applied to moving parts of the suspension from a central reservoir was fitted. The 12.25 in (311 mm) drum brakes were assisted by the traditional Rolls-Royce mechanical servo.  The factory bodies were made by Press Steel Ltd of Coventry and sent to the Bentley works at Crewe for painting and fitting out with traditional wood and leather.

  •  Specifications
  • Bodywork
  • Length : cm (in): 488 (192)
  • Width : cm (in): 178 (70)
  • Height : cm (in): 163 (64.5)
  • Wheelbase : 311 cm (in) : 120)
  • Weight: kg (lb) : 1854 (4087)
  • Mechanics.
  • Displacement : straight-six 4600 cc (259 ci), front-mounted
  • Valve gear : 12
  • Fuel system : 2 SU carburettors
  • Gearbox : 4 speed, manual
  • Driven wheels : rear-wheel drive
  • Maximum power : ± 132 bhp
  • Top speed : 154 km/h (96 mph)
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