Bentley S1

(Also known as S-Type and S Type)

This is a 4-door full-size luxury sedan. It was similar in every way to the Silver Cloud except for the radiator and the badge. Powered by the R-Type's engine enlarged to 4887cc and a longer wheelbase by 3 inches. In truth the model is really the Bentley S-Type, but with the introduction of the Bentley S2 and Bentley S3 it has become traditional to refer to this model as the S1.

• Twin SU carburettors - 6 cylinder in-line 4.9 litre engine
• Aluminium alloy cylinder head
• 4-speed automatic gearbox
• Independent front suspension with coil springs
• Semi-elliptic rear springs
• Servo-assisted drum brakes
• Wheelbase 3,124 mm (123 in), from 1957 long wheelbase 3,225.8 mm available (127 in)
• Tyre size 8.20 x 15