Worth collecting for a lifetime. 1965 Bentley S3

S3 is the last generation model of Bentley S series, and it still provides the combined purchase method of frame, power and transmission except the body, which combines the traditional car-making technology, top British technology and modern design. The most fascinating thing is the design of the four American lights, and the extremely luxurious carriage, which is the embodiment of fashion, luxury, high technology and classics, and is a classic car model worthy of a lifetime.

The output of Bentley S3 is very small, only 65,438+0,286 vehicles, and 32 vehicles are specially customized long-axis versions. Because S3 is the last generation car, it has reached its peak in terms of luxury, design, materials and advanced level.

Therefore, in the eyes of collectors, it is the most collectible generation in the car system. S3 is an improved version based on S2, so the mechanical layout, body and carriage design are basically the same as S2.

S2 started production in 1959 and was connected to 1962 by S3. The biggest feature of S2 is that the 6.2-liter LSeriesV8 engine is used for the first time in automobile series to replace the straight 6 engine of S 1. This series of V8 engines have a long service life and have been used since 1950s. Bentley Mu Shang is currently equipped with a 6.75-liter V8 twin-turbo engine belonging to the same series. Many people think that this LSeries engine is a Bentley spirit with a long history. In addition to refining, it also has the operation of traditional engine machinery.

Compared with the straight 6 engine of S 1, the maximum horsepower of the LSeries6.2 V8 engine equipped with S2 is 200 horsepower, which is much higher than that of the straight 6 engine of S 1. The two rows of cylinders form an angle of 90 degrees, which has the advantages of compactness, space saving and light weight. It is also equipped with double carburetors, automatic throttle, 8: 1 compression ratio, overhead valve, hydraulic control valve ejector rod and cylinder body.

In addition to engine innovation, S2' s improvement from S 1 includes steering wheel assist, newly designed console and newly designed steering wheel.

During the four-year production period, more than 1800 S2 cars were driven out of the production line. In order to keep the S series attractive, the factory introduced S3 in the autumn of 1962. The new car uses S2' s 6.2-liter V8 engine and four-speed automatic transmission. The biggest difference between the two includes that the headlights are improved from two on the left and two on the right, and the total number is four. The power is greatly increased from 120w to 150w, and the irradiation distance is also greatly increased by 230m, so that the vision is clearer when driving in expressway, and the driving safety is improved.

In addition, the height of the front of the car is reduced by 38mm, forming a lower hood. The newly designed front fender has added a turn signal, and the front and rear bumpers are redesigned after being separated from the headlight group.

In the carriage, the console is padded to improve safety. The front seat changed from a bench to two independent seats, and the rear seat moved back by 50mm, which increased privacy and foot space. The position of the C-pillar of the carriage has also been changed, adding a more comfortable cushion.

There are dynamic European version, convertible version and sedan version with four doors in the picture. At that time, the owners of S3 could still choose to buy only the combination of chassis, power and transmission, and the body and carriage were taken care of by some famous body design brands, including ParkWard, H.J. Mullner and JamesYoung.

In terms of driving, the power steering wheel assists and makes driving more comfortable. On the other hand, the 6.2 male V8 engine increased the compression ratio to 9: 1, the output increased by 7%, and adopted a bigger and better carburetor, so that the acceleration response quickly increased to 185km/h, but the fuel consumption did not increase.

Compared with today's top luxury cars, S3 luxury cars are definitely not inferior. The top mahogany wrapped carriage with extremely bright red leather seats is expensive and full of fashion sense. The seat is soft and resilient, and driving will be a little bumpy, just like the feeling of taking a boat.

For bosses or nobles, the privacy of the back seat is a very important part. Except for the screen between the front seat and the back seat of S3, drivers can't hear when talking about important things. The C-pillar is just next to the head of the passenger in the back seat, which can avoid being seen by outsiders, but in the car, you can see the outside through the window. The C-pillar is also equipped with a multi-angle movable reading lamp, such as the business class of an airplane, with a small mahogany table and a hand clock in front.

Surrounded by noble mahogany and high-quality leather, being in a carriage is as noble and elegant as being in a European palace, which is incomparable to today's cars.