Bentley Mark Vi (1946-50)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke |
89mm x 114mm |
Displacement |
4257cc |
Firing order |
1,4,2,6,3,5 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
25 lb./sq. in. |
Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Twin SU H6 |
Needles |
LBI (with Bentley Air Cleaners); 8C (with AC Air Cleaners) |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.006″ (cold) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.006″ (cold) |
Valve-timing indication |
Flywheel (tappets at 0.030″) |
Intake valve opens |
3½° ATDC |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.019″ – 0.021″ |
Plug gap |
0.025″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Flywheel |
Ignition timing |
TDC (fully retarded)
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Clutch
Clutch type |
Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate |
Clutch linings |
Mintex |
Brakes
Brake type |
Rolls-Royce Hydraulic (Mechanical Servo-assisted) |
Brake linings |
Ferodo |
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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