Bentley S3

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S3
Production period: 1962-1965
Class : Upper class
Body versions : limousine
Engines: Otto engine :
6.2 liters
Length: 5384.8 mm
Width: 1898.65 mm
Height: 1631.95 mm
Wheelbase : 3124.2-3225.8 mm
Empty weight : 1918 kg
Previous model Bentley S2
successor Bentley T1

The Bentley S3 is a superclass -Pkw model of Bentley . In the standard version with factory body, the vehicle was produced as a four-door sedan from 1962 to 1965. The premiere took place at the Mondial de l'Automobile in October 1962.

Differences to the predecessor

The main external difference to the predecessor S2 was the new front design, now with four instead of two headlights. This also represented the transition to the completely renewed design of the successor T1 . With the new headlights, the output was increased from 120 to 150 watts, whereby the illumination was increased by about 230 meters and the dispersion of the low beam could be improved.

In addition to the new headlight design, the front changed with the radiator grille being 1.5 inches (approx. 3.8 cm) lower; redesigned fenders with separate indicators (previously integrated in the additional headlights), as well as reduced bumper covers (also at the rear).

In the interior, the S3 was equipped with individual seats for the driver and front passenger, and the dashboard was also equipped with padded impact protection. In the rear, the bench seat was moved back 2 inches (approx. 5 cm) to increase legroom and equipped with modified shoulder padding.

The 6.2-liter V8 engine of the predecessor was slightly revised, with larger carburettors and a compression ratio increased from 8: 1 to 9: 1, the output was increased by 7 percent. The power steering was also improved and could now be operated with less steering force.

S3 Continental

As in the case of its predecessor, Bentley also offered a sporty special version called the Continental for the S3. Bentley only supplied the ready-to-drive chassis; the structure was contributed by independent body construction companies on behalf of customers. S3 bodies were made by Mulliner Park Ward and James Young.

Scope of production

(Continental below)

  • Bentley S3 Continental: 311 (291 from Mulliner Park Ward and 20 from James Young)
  • Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur by Mulliner Park Ward
  • Bentley S3 Continental drophead coupe by Mulliner Park Ward

literature

  • Dalton, Lawrence: "Rolls Royce - The Elegance Continues", Dalton-Watson Ltd., Publishers, London, England, ISBN 0-901564-05-2
  • Walker, Nick: AZ of British Coachbuilders, 1919-1960; Bay View Books, Bideford, Devon, UK (1997), ISBN 1-870979-93-1

Web links

Commons : Bentley S3  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b Face-lift for Rolls-Royce and Bentley Models The Times , Tuesday, Oct 16, 1962; pg. 15; Issue 55523; col C
Bentley models timeline since 1945
Type Body versions Rolls Royce Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vickers Volkswagen AG
1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s
5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0
Gran Turismo Coupé / convertible Continental GT / GTC [6] Continental GT / GTC [6] Continental GT / GTC [8]
Roadster Bacalar [8]
Upper class limousine Eight [4] Continental Flying Spur [6] Flying Spur [6] Flying Spur [6]
Mark VI [1] R-Type [1] S1 [2] S2 [2] S3 [2] T1 [3] T2 [3] Mulsanne [4] Mulsanne S [4] Brooklands [4] Arnage [5]
Mulsanne Turbo [4] Turbo R [4] Turbo RT [4] Arnage Red Label [5] Arnage R / Arnage T [5] Mulsanne
Coupe R-Type [1]
Continental 		S1 [2]
Continental 		S2 [2]
Continental 		S3 [2]
Continental 		T1 [3] Corniche [3] Continental R / S / T Brooklands [5]
Convertible T1 [3] Corniche [3] Continental [3] Azure Azure [5]
State car State sedan [5]
SUV Bentayga [7]
Racing car LMGTP Speed ​​8
  • Based on or largely identical to Rolls-Royce [1] Silver Wraith , [2] Silver Cloud , [3] Silver Shadow , [4] Silver Spirit , [5] Silver Seraph
  • Based on VW platform [6] PL61, [7] MLB-Evo, [8] MSB