Segment: Exotic
Production years: 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953
Bentley introduced the Mk VI Saloon in 1946 on the same platform as the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn as a driver's vehicle, thus reviving the British brand after WWII.
The car's look was quite similar to the one offered by the Silver Dawn, but there was more than just a different grille at the front and another statue on the hood. It also sported rounded edges for the engine compartment and was available only in the shorter version of the bodywork. The vehicle that sported the Spirit of Ecstacy statue was available in two lengths. It also featured a slimmer chromed bumper in front of the extended, curved front fenders. And, of course, it sported the Fyling B on top of the radiator.
Inside, though, the Bentley offered a similar level of luxury as its stablemate. The wooden dashboard sported an instrument panel placed in the middle, while the driver fronted a three-spoke steering wheel and the glove box (which didn't have a lid). Both the front bucket seats and the rear bench seat were leather-wrapped, thus providing a comfortable and luxurious ride for their occupants.
Under the hood, the engine was the same 4.3-liter inline-six as the Rolls, with an undisclosed power rating. Still, the declared value for taxation was 29.4 hp, but that looked understated, even for those times.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.3 | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 4257 cm3 |
Power: | 21.6 KW @ - RPM 29.4 HP @ - RPM 29 BHP @ - RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetors |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 94 mph (151 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.50 x 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192 in (4877 mm) |
Width: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Height: | 64.5 in (1638 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.5/58.5 in (1,435/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 120 in (3048 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4087 lbs (1854 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.6 | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 4566 cm3 |
Fuel System: | Carburetors |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192 in (4877 mm) |
Width: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Height: | 64.5 in (1638 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.5/58.5 in (1,435/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 120 in (3048 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4087 lbs (1854 kg) |