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The '''3½ Litre''' (and later '''4¼ Litre''') was the first [[Bentley]] to be developed by new owner [[Rolls-Royce Limited|Rolls-Royce]]. Released in [[1933]], it became the "entry level" car that the [[Bentley 4 Litre|4 Litre]] failed to become. With good performance and a low-profile look, the 3½ Litre became known as the "silent sports car." | |||
[[Image:Bentley 3,5 Litre Sports Saloon 1935.jpg|thumb|250px|Bentley 3½-Litre Sports Saloon 1935]] | |||
[[Image:Bentley 3,5 Litre Airline Saloon 1934.jpg|thumb|250px|Bentley 3½-Litre Airline Saloon 1934]] | |||
==3½ Litre== | |||
Based on an experimental Rolls-Royce with a [[supercharged]] 2¾ L engine, the 3½ Litre was finally fitted with Rolls' [[straight-6]] from the [[Rolls-Royce 20 H.P.|20 H.P.]]. Despite that name, power output was roughly 110 hp (82 kW) at 4500 rpm, allowing the car to reach 90 mph (145 km/h). The engine displaced 3.7 L (3669 cc/223 in³) with a 3¼ in (82.5 mm) bore and 4½ in (114.3 mm) stroke. A 4-speed [[manual transmission]], 4-wheel [[semi-elliptical]] suspension, and 4-wheel brakes were all common Rolls-Royce parts. | |||
1177 3½ Litre cars were built. | |||
[[Image:Bentley 4,25 Litre Saloon 1939.jpg|thumb|250px|Bentley 4,25-Litre Saloon 1939]] | |||
[[Image:Bentley 4,25 Litre Tourer 1936.jpg|thumb|250px|Bentley 4,25-Litre Tourern 1936]] | |||
==4¼ Litre== | |||
Beginning in March, [[1936]], a '''4¼ Litre''' version of the car was offered as an option. The engine was bored to 3½ in (88.9 mm) for a total of 4.3 L (4257 cc/259 in³). The transmission now included an [[overdrive]] gear as well. | |||
1234 4¼ Litre cars were built. | |||
A [[convertible|Drophead]] 4¼ Litre was featured as [[James Bond]]'s car in ''[[Never Say Never Again]]''. | |||
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The 3½ Litre (and later 4¼ Litre) was the first Bentley to be developed by new owner Rolls-Royce. Released in 1933, it became the "entry level" car that the 4 Litre failed to become. With good performance and a low-profile look, the 3½ Litre became known as the "silent sports car."
3½ Litre
Based on an experimental Rolls-Royce with a supercharged 2¾ L engine, the 3½ Litre was finally fitted with Rolls' straight-6 from the 20 H.P.. Despite that name, power output was roughly 110 hp (82 kW) at 4500 rpm, allowing the car to reach 90 mph (145 km/h). The engine displaced 3.7 L (3669 cc/223 in³) with a 3¼ in (82.5 mm) bore and 4½ in (114.3 mm) stroke. A 4-speed manual transmission, 4-wheel semi-elliptical suspension, and 4-wheel brakes were all common Rolls-Royce parts.
1177 3½ Litre cars were built.
4¼ Litre
Beginning in March, 1936, a 4¼ Litre version of the car was offered as an option. The engine was bored to 3½ in (88.9 mm) for a total of 4.3 L (4257 cc/259 in³). The transmission now included an overdrive gear as well.
1234 4¼ Litre cars were built.
A Drophead 4¼ Litre was featured as James Bond's car in Never Say Never Again.
